Veneers – Newburyport, MA
Concealing Flaws, Delivering Life-Changing Results
There are countless cosmetic dental treatments available that are designed to help you achieve a flawless smile. Chips, stains, misshapen teeth, cracks, discoloration, and even slight misalignment can be remedied with the help of veneers in Newburyport. These customized restorations have been changing appearances since the early 20th century but fortunately, materials have changed to make them more comfortable, more natural in appearance, and longer lasting. If you are interested in hiding the flaws that plague your appearance, contact our team at Dental Partners of Newburyport today to schedule a consultation.
Why Choose Dental Partners of Newburyport for Veneers?
- Talented Cosmetic Dentists with Years of Experience
- Flexible Financing Through CareCredit Available
- Natural-Looking, High-Quality Materials Used
What are Dental Veneers?
Dental veneers were once only accessible to Hollywood’s rich and famous. Designed to cover the imperfections on teeth and change a person’s smile aesthetics, these custom restorations remain one of the most popular cosmetic options available.
As small sheath coverings that fit over the surfaces of teeth, they are customized based on the specifications provided by a cosmetic dentist. The size, shape, and color of teeth can be transformed with the help of skilled technicians and updated, natural-looking materials.
The Process of Getting Veneers
When choosing to have veneers placed over your teeth, you’ll find that the process requires 2-3 visits to our office. The first step is to meet with your cosmetic dentist for a consultation. It is during this visit that you will go over any questions you might have about the process, potential concerns, and what you envision your new smile will look like.
After declaring you eligible for veneers, your dentist will remove a small portion of the tooth enamel from each surface before capturing impressions that will be sent to a local laboratory. To protect your teeth in between appointments, you will be fitted with a custom set of temporary veneers. This will not only safeguard your smile but also give you an early glimpse of what your permanent smile will look like.
After a few weeks, you will return to our dental office to receive your finalized set of veneers, and our team will carefully remove the temporaries before bonding the permanent ones in place. You will then walk away with a new and improved smile that you can be confident in.
The Benefits of Veneers
It’s obvious that the most striking benefit of veneers is their ability to transform your appearance, but you may not realize that there are unique advantages of choosing these custom creations, such as:
- The ability to feel good about the way you look. Having greater confidence in your appearance will help you both mentally and emotionally as well as physically.
- The ability to achieve a newer smile in just 2-3 appointments.
- The opportunity to embrace new opportunities that were once out of the question because of fear and embarrassment surrounding your smile.
- Restorations that can last 10+ years with proper care and maintenance.
Veneers FAQs
QAre Veneers Permanent?
Veneers are considered semi-permanent. With excellent care, they can last 10, 15, sometimes even 20 years before needing replacement. What is permanent is the small modification made to your natural teeth so the veneers can seat properly.
During the procedure, a thin layer of enamel is removed, which won’t grow back. This means you’ll always need some type of restoration on those teeth to keep them protected.
Our cosmetic dentists in Newburyport will be sure to talk all of these points over with you before moving forward, so you can make the best decision for your smile.
QWill I Still Be Able to Drink Coffee with Veneers?
Absolutely! In fact, you might enjoy your morning cup a bit more knowing your smile will stay bright. Veneers aren’t completely stain-proof, but they are far more stain-resistant than natural enamel and are easier to keep clean.
If you want to protect your veneers in Newburyport while still indulging your coffee cravings, it’s easy. Just brush your teeth twice a day, floss before bed, and rinse with water after consuming any dark beverages. Regular cleanings with our cosmetic dentist in Newburyport will also help keep your results in top shape.
QCan You Whiten Veneers?
One of the best features of veneers—their stain resistance—is also the reason they cannot be lightened by whitening treatments. When you whiten natural teeth, ingredients like hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide penetrate the tiny pores in your enamel to lift stains.
Veneers, however, are made from porcelain or ceramic, which don’t have these pores. This makes it impossible for the whitening gel to change their color. If you’re planning to get veneers in Newburyport, it’s usually best to whiten your natural teeth first, then have the veneers crafted to match your newly whitened shade.
QDo Veneers Feel Like Real Teeth?
Yes, veneers should feel just like your natural teeth—sometimes even better. At first, they may feel a bit smoother to your tongue, but most patients forget they’re there after a week or two, even while eating and talking.
This is because veneers are carefully customized to your bite and facial features. A thin layer of enamel is removed so that they sit flat without extra bulk or gaps. With well-designed veneers from our cosmetic dentists in Newburyport, your smile will look and feel completely clean and natural.