Porcelain veneers can correct multiple aesthetic dental issues, from discoloration to minor chips and cracks. Porcelain veneers usually last about ten to 15 years with excellent care and oral hygiene.

Advantages of Porcelain Veneers

Porcelain Veneers Look Natural

The fine porcelain material in veneers reflects light like natural tooth enamel. They are aesthetically pleasing and provide a healthy, vibrant look.

Address Multiple Issues at Once

Most cosmetic dental treatments cover only one problem at a time. Veneers can cover discolored, chipped, gapped, misshapen, and slightly misaligned teeth simultaneously.

Stain-Resistant

Porcelain naturally resists stains much better than composite veneers. If you enjoy coffee or tea, you won't have to worry about ruining the look of your veneers as long as you practice good oral hygiene.

Durable

Porcelain combines an attractive appearance with durability. Porcelain veneers last for several years.

Simple Maintenance

To care for porcelain veneers, treat them like healthy, natural teeth. Brush and floss each day and keep all dental appointments to check for potential issues.

Complete in a Few Appointments

Veneers generally take only two or three appointments: a consultation, a preparatory appointment, and installation.s

How Porcelain Veneers Work

Porcelain veneers fit over prepared natural teeth. During your consultation, you will sit down with your dentist and discuss your needs and expectations.

During the preparatory appointment, your dentist will carefully remove a very thin layer of tooth enamel to allow for the placement of the veneers. The dentist will take digital or physical impressions to ensure the veneers fit perfectly. You will go home with temporary coverings for your teeth until your final veneers arrive from the lab.

When installing your veneers, the dentist applies a substance that roughens the tooth surface and allows the veneer to adhere properly.

After you receive your porcelain veneers, you will enjoy compliments on your smile and feel great about yourself when you look in the mirror. Take good care of your veneers, which will last many years.

Frequently Asked Questions About Porcelain Veneers

Are veneers painful?

Installing veneers is a comfortable, non-invasive process. The dentist will give you a local anesthetic to ensure you feel no pain.

Are dental veneers permanent?

After you have veneers installed, you will need to continue replacing them for the life of your teeth. The process is not reversible because the dentist removes some of the natural enamel.

Contact The Ricco Dental Group

Porcelain veneers provide beautiful results in just a few appointments. Caring for veneers is no more difficult than maintaining healthy, natural teeth.
If you want to learn more about porcelain veneers, we are ready to help you. Don't hesitate to call The Ricco Dental Group at 516-931-3999 (Plainview) or 516-798-0223 (Massapequa). We can show you how veneers can improve your smile and bring you many years of wear.

Veneers are cosmetic treatments that cover visible tooth surfaces. We offer porcelain veneers in our practice. They can improve chipped, cracked, discolored, gapped, and misshapen teeth.

Veneers do not damage natural teeth; they strengthen their structure. As long as a qualified dental professional installs these appliances, they will enhance your dental health.

Benefits of Porcelain Veneers

Attractive

The fine materials in our veneers have a realistic texture. Porcelain reflects light like natural teeth. It is much more attractive than composite material.

Stain-Resistant

The high-grade porcelain material resists stains and is easy to keep clean.

Prevent Future Damage

Veneers can keep your teeth from further damage if you have weak enamel, chips, or cracks.

Replace Multiple Cosmetic Procedures

Porcelain veneers represent an investment in your smile, but they are also an excellent value because they replace several cosmetic procedures simultaneously. Rather than undergoing bonding, teeth whitening, and orthodontic work, you can fix your teeth in just a few easy appointments.

The Process of Getting Veneers

Step 1: Consultation

Before beginning the process, we will meet with you and review your goals for cosmetic dentistry. We will ensure you have all the information you need to decide which type of cosmetic procedure is best.

Step 2: Preparation

We will take digital images and scans to help us match your veneers to your natural teeth. The dentist will need to remove a very thin layer of enamel to install the veneer. After preparing the teeth for the veneers, the dentist will take more images to ensure a perfect fit. You will be sent home with a temporary veneer to protect your teeth between appointments.

The doctor will design your veneers to the exact specifications. The lab team will fabricate them and send them to your dentist.

Step 3: Installation

When the veneers return from the dental lab, your dentist can install them. You will receive local anesthesia to protect you from any discomfort. The doctor cements the porcelain veneers over your prepared tooth surfaces. When you are happy with your smile's appearance, they will polish the veneers and fine-tune your bite.

Taking Proper Care of Your Veneers

When you have veneers, you must remember to continue excellent oral care habits. The ends of veneers may be vulnerable to decay. Floss regularly and ensure no food or plaque build up between the teeth.

If a dentist with little experience installs your veneers, you will be more vulnerable to decay and other complications. Choosing an expert cosmetic dentist like The Ricco Dental Group will help you avoid potential problems and keep your smile bright for years to come.

Call The Ricco Dental Group

To learn more about porcelain veneers, please call our Plainview, NY, office at 516-931-3999. We can explain how our expert cosmetic dentists can enhance and strengthen your smile and set up an appointment for a consultation.

Dental veneers are an efficient, attractive alternative to other cosmetic dental procedures. They can cover aesthetic flaws like discoloration, chipped teeth, and misshapen teeth.

You may be surprised to learn how affordable veneers can be compared to other treatments. In Plainview, NY, and the surrounding area, they cost approximately $900 to $2,500 per tooth for porcelain and $250 to $1,500 for composite veneers.

Dental Veneers

Dental veneers are wafer-thin sheets of porcelain or composite material covering cosmetic flaws. Permanently fixed to the visible surfaces of your front teeth, they create a seamless, attractive appearance.

Veneers can replace multiple cosmetic procedures in just one step. They can cover the following aesthetic issues:

• Stained teeth
• White spots on teeth
• Chipped teeth
• Slightly misaligned teeth
• Misshapen teeth

Porcelain vs. Composite

You can receive veneers made with two materials: porcelain and composite. Porcelain veneers cost more than composites, but they are more stain-resistant and less prone to chipping.

Composite veneers are a less costly alternative to porcelain, and they are more customizable.

Your dentist may be able to place your composite veneers in just one appointment, compared to porcelain veneers, which typically take two to three appointments.

The Process of Getting Veneers

Getting veneers is easy and comfortable. The first step in getting veneers is a consultation visit. Your dentist will ask you about your goals and the appearance you have in mind. They will explain the process and select the proper shade for your veneers.

Next, your dentist prepares your teeth for veneers. The dentist takes digital or physical impressions of your teeth when designing the veneers. They then remove a thin layer of enamel to make room for the veneer and take another set of impressions.

During your next appointment, the dentist will cement the veneers to your teeth. They will fit snugly and look like natural teeth.

For composite veneers, the dentist often builds them directly on top of your minimally prepared tooth enamel, cutting down on the number of appointments and wait time needed.

Tips for Success With Veneers

Veneers are durable, but you should take some easy precautions to keep them looking their best:

• Avoid using your teeth as tools to keep from chipping your veneers
• Avoid chewing non-food objects and be careful with hard foods like candy and nuts
• With composites, be cautious with staining foods and beverages like coffee, tea, and red wine, since composite resin is less stain-resistant than porcelain

Call The Ricco Dental Group

Veneers can rejuvenate your smile in just a few appointments. If you want composite or porcelain dental veneers, please call our office at 516-931-3999. We can schedule a consultation with one of our expert cosmetic dentists to determine how veneers can perfect your smile.