Porcelain Veneers|Jeffrey Milne DDS

You may only need a couple veneers to achieve your goals or you may consider a smile makeover to obtain that beautiful smile you have always desired. Veneers are an option which could make a dramatic difference in the way you look and feel about yourself. Your new smile will appear natural, healthy and last for years.

Call us today and schedule a consultation appointment to learn how your life could be changed by experiencing the benefits of a gorgeous smile.

How do Lumineers differ from porcelain veneers? How much do porcelain veneers cost?

Lumineers is a brand name of porcelain veneers. The Den-Mat corporation owns this brand of porcelain veneers and they are marketing that the veneer is so thin that your dentist does not need to remove any tooth structure. In very few cases, porcelain veneers or Lumineers can be placed with very little altering of tooth structure to achieve the desired aesthetic results. In most smile design cases, some tooth structure does need to be gently removed to achieve the most stunning result.

When no tooth structure is removed for the porcelain veneers, the dentist has little room for creating striking smile design. The most awesome cosmetic dentists will diligently try to create the most beautiful smile design to achieve your goals. The cosmetic dentist wants to do this in the most conservative manner possible. It is best that you let your expert cosmetic dentist determine the brand of porcelain that would achieve your goals. The most important goal of porcelain veneers is making you look and feel your best. Beware if your dentist only desires one brand of porcelain.

Costs of porcelain veneers vary throughout the country depending on the dentist and the goals of the patient. In general, the national average is around $1000 to $1500 per veneer. At White Orchid Dental, the typical veneer is $1000.

Porcelain laminate veneers are probably the most esthetic means of creating a more pleasing and beautiful smile. They do require some tooth reduction. In most cases, veneers are a much more conservative restoration than a crown. The porcelain veneer allows us to alter the tooth position, shape, size, and color.

Porcelain veneers require tooth reduction so this is not a reversible procedure.

The first visit is a preparation and impression appointment. The preparations are made to the front surface of the tooth and then a rubber impression material is used to prepare a stone model for use at the ceramic laboratory. At this appointment, photographs, and other diagnostic data is recorded to assist the dental ceramist in creating a beautiful result with proper shaping, shading and color matching.

The porcelain veneers are fabricated in the dental laboratory so there is a delay from the preparation appointment to the delivery appointment. Temporary veneers are fabricated at your first visit so you can enjoy your new smile immediately.

Between your first and second visit you can expect some sensitivity to hot and cold. This is normal and should disappear after the placement of your Porcelain Veneers.

At the second visit, the laminates are bonded to your natural tooth. This is done with a light sensitive resin and a special curing light.

Once the porcelain veneers are placed they are very strong and will resist most of the force placed upon them in the normal diet.

One of the most enjoyable aspects of dentistry is being able to improve someone’s smile. When Porcelain Veneers are placed and the patient sees their new smile for the first time...WOW! That is why Porcelain Veneers are one of the most enjoyable procedures we do.

These restorations are placed using the finest materials and techniques available today. Care still needs to be taken as with any dental restoration. In order to keep your beautiful new smile looking good for a long time, let us suggest the following

1. Brush with an ultra-soft toothbrush at least two times a day. Floss as least once a day, preferably before bedtime. Veneers are typically one of the kindest restorations to your gum tissues so with good home oral hygiene you should be able to maintain the health of your tissues easily. Don’t worry you will not damage your new porcelain veneers by brushing or flossing. Good oral hygiene and regular re-care appointments will insure the esthetic success of your veneers

2. Do not rinse routinely with mouthwashes, as they are high in alcohol. Alcohol softens bonding and weakens the bond. If mouthwash is desired, a solution of hydrogen peroxide and water could be used or select a non-alcohol containing mouth .

3. Porcelain veneers are very strong, but you still need to avoid chewing hard foods on the veneered teeth. Ice, bones, and hard candy are items that may cause the porcelain laminates to twist. This is the most damaging force you can place on veneers or even on natural teeth.

4. Habits such as opening packages with your teeth, biting thread, chewing ice, nail biting or pipe smoking should be avoided. Avoid direct biting into ribs, bones, hard candy, nuts or hard bread and rolls. This puts stress on the material and could result in a fracture. Be aware that certain foods such as spare ribs, corn on the cob, carrots and apples can also put added stress on bonded teeth and possibly increase the need for repairs. Most kinds of sandwiches are not a problem.

5. How long bonding lasts depends on many things. Longevity of your veneers depends on your habits and how much stress is placed on the front teeth.

6. If you think you might be a bruxer (night time teeth grinding) or clencher (clenching your teeth together hard during the day) then let the office know and we will fabricate a soft night guard for you to wear to minimize the stresses placed on your teeth.

With bonding, tooth-colored composite material is applied (bonded) to the surface of a tooth where it is hand sculpted, contoured, and polished in one visit. This treatment is ideal for chipped or broken teeth. By carefully matching the shade of repair material to your natural tooth color, we strive to make the repair invisible. Often, this is the most conservative efficient and easy option to fix those minor problems. You deserve to feel confident when you smile. Visit the smile care experts at White Orchid Dental and find out if this one visit experience could help you feel great every time you smile!

1. Brush with an ultra-soft toothbrush at least two times a day. Floss as least once a day, preferably before bedtime.

2. As with your natural teeth, the bonded material can pick up stains; try to avoid or keep to a minimum tobacco, coffee, tea, soy sauce, curry, colas, grape juice, blueberries or red wine. Routine dental cleanings will usually remove stains. Do not use baking soda or any abrasive toothpaste.

3. Do not rinse routinely with mouthwashes, as they are high in alcohol. Alcohol softens bonding and weakens the bond. If mouthwash is desired, a solution of hydrogen peroxide and water could be used or select a non-alcohol containing mouth wash such as Breath Rx.

4. Sodium fluoride is the only home fluoride that should be used. Stannous fluoride or acidulated phosphate fluoride are not recommended for composite resin bonding or porcelain. ACT is a sodium fluoride rinse and can be recommended for home use.

5. Habits such as opening packages with your teeth, biting thread, chewing ice, nail biting or pipe smoking should be avoided. Avoid direct biting into ribs, bones, hard candy, nuts or hard bread and rolls. This puts stress on the material and could result in a fracture. Be aware that certain foods such as spare ribs, corn on the cob, carrots and apples can also put added stress on bonded teeth and possibly increase the need for repairs. Most kinds of sandwiches are not a problem.

6. If a chip or a fracture does occur, it frequently requires only a simple renewal using the same material. It is a short appointment and the fee is similar to that for a restoration for a front tooth.

7. How long bonding lasts depends on many things. It’s a lot like getting a new set of tires. How long they last depends on the quality of the tire, the type of road surfaces traveled, the way you drive and how many miles you drive in a year. In the same manner, longevity of your veneers depends on your habits and how much stress is placed on the front teeth.

8. Since your cosmetic bonding is accomplished in a single office visit, your teeth will feel different to your lips and tongue when you first close your mouth. This is normal and to be expected when changes have been made to the shape and size of the teeth. Sometimes, your speech many change or be affected in the beginning until your tongue adapts to the changes. Even though the changes are slight, (measurable only in millimeters), your mouth is extremely sensitive and will exaggerate those feelings at first. Usually, after a couple of days, the feelings lessen and your mouth will feel normal again.

The professionals at White Orchid Dental welcome your questions. Please call 219-836-9122 to schedule your consultation with the smile care experts. Email: jeffmilne@sbcglobal.net with any questions or concerns along with your contact information and we will promptly respond. We offer the opportunity to save time by printing the patient information forms online Patient Forms at White Orchid Dental Please mail or fax these completed forms to us before your visit.

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