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A veneer is a thin ceramic shell that fits over a damaged, misshapen, or discoloured tooth. The process involves two trips to your cosmetic dentist for about six weeks. On the first trip, you’ll have your natural tooth prepared to make room for the new veneer. Plus, a mould of your teeth will be taken.
On the second trip, your new veneer will be bonded to the natural tooth. Of course, you’ll get a trial fitting initially; to make sure it feels right. At this time, you can inspect the veneer’s colour, shape and feel and request any changes.
You will then have a tooth that looks and functions like your natural teeth! Dental veneers are an option for people who want to improve the appearance of their smile. In addition, veneers can be used to correct a wide variety of cosmetic dental problems, including:
Veneers are very thin shells of ceramic (porcelain) bonded to your teeth’ front surface. They are an alternative to composite bonding and can be used to cover one tooth or several teeth. Veneers can also be used to correct slightly crooked teeth.
The average cost of dental veneers is R4400 to R15000 per tooth. The final price will depend on the number of veneers you need and the type of veneer material chosen. Dental insurance rarely covers cosmetic procedures like veneers.
If you’re considering dental veneers, consult with a qualified cosmetic dentist to discuss all your options and get an estimate of the cost. Of course, you’ll want to ensure you’re getting the best possible results for your investment!
If you have stained, chipped, or gap teeth, veneers are a great solution to quickly get a beautiful new smile.
One of the most frequent questions we get from patients is what type of material is used for veneers? Composite resin or ceramic?
Ceramic veneers are teeth-coloured materials that resist bacteria. They don’t accumulate plaque or bacteria as quickly and fight irritating your gums or neighbouring natural teeth. Dentists can also match them to just about any colour.
If you have a lot of tooth enamel loss, ceramic veneers might be a good option for you. This is because ceramic material is more durable than other materials. However, your dentist will need to remove some of the enamel to make room for the porcelain. But it is essential that you still have enough enamel.
Composite bonding is a dental procedure where the dentist puts plastic material on your teeth. This is used to fix chips, gaps between teeth, and tooth stains. Unlike other dental procedures, composite resin veneers can be done in one visit. Injection Moulded Composite Veneers and bonding is the latest way to achieve repeatable and excellent results.
This takes several visits.
Composite resin bonding might not be the proper treatment for you. For example, if your smile is crooked because of an underbite or overbite, then this treatment won’t be able to correct it. Composite material is used for people who have healthy teeth and want a more cosmetic solution. We only use composite material on patients who have minimal enamel loss.
Whether you have ceramic or composite resin veneers, it’s essential to take proper care of them.
Oral hygiene: You should brush and floss your veneers like your regular teeth. Brushing and using fluoride toothpaste every day will help keep them looking good.
Foods to avoid: When you eat hard foods, like raw carrots or ice, it is best to first chop them up into smaller pieces. This will make it easier to eat them without hurting your teeth. It would be best if you also tried to avoid drinking coffee and other drinks that can stain your teeth.
It is essential to have regular dental check-ups and cleanings. Check-ups will help remove plaque that your toothbrush can’t get rid of.
Remember that you will need to replace your veneers at some point, no matter how well you take care of them. However, taking diligent care of your teeth and going to the dentist regularly will help them last longer.
Sometimes veneers are not the best option, and you might need more work, like braces to adjust your bite. The only way to know for sure is to visit a Cosmetic Dentist. At OptiSmile we always do a complete examination of your teeth and oral health. Then, after considering all your treatment options, we will discuss your options with you.
Check out some of the fantastic results we’ve achieved with veneers and other cosmetic treatments!
Dental veneers (sometimes called porcelain veneers or dental porcelain laminates) are wafer-thin, custom-made shells of tooth-colored materials designed to cover the front surface of teeth to improve your appearance.
Learn about the various types of dental veneers and the materials used when deciding what would be best for our patients. Whether you need one tooth replaced or multiple teeth, there is an option that best suits your unique case. Click below to learn more.
Veneers are a way in which dentists can drastically improve the appearance of a smile, particularly if teeth have endured extensive damage or if teeth are irregularly shaped. We ensure only the highest quality materials are used.
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Veneers are a way in which dentists can drastically improve the appearance of a smile, particularly if teeth have endured extensive damage or if teeth are irregularly shaped. Fitting veneers is one of the services we offer at OptiSmile as part of our vast range of advanced dental treatments.
We aim to preserve as much of your natural smile and provide long-term results by using the highest quality materials and latest technology. For example, we employ advanced Digital Smile Design technology to ensure our patients receive the best idea of what their new smile will look like before we embark on any extensive dental alterations.
Composite and dental porcelain are the two most common materials used to manufacture veneers. A composite veneer can be directly bonded to the tooth (built-up in the mouth) or indirectly fabricated in a dental lab by a dental professional and bonded to the tooth using resin cement.
A composite veneer does have a lifespan of about four years. On the other hand, a porcelain veneer may only be manufactured indirectly. A restoration that covers all the coronal tooth surfaces (Mesial, Distal, Facial, Lingual, and Occlusal) is how a full veneer crown is described.
On the other hand, a laminate veneer is a thin covering only the tooth’s surface and is typically utilized for cosmetic purposes. These are generally better in performance and aesthetics, including being less plaque retentive.
Porcelain Veneers
Another advantage of having porcelain veneers is their ability to reflect light and match surrounding natural teeth. As a first choice, this is your quality option. These are natural-looking veneers and perfectly fix cosmetic issues within your smile.
Being highly durable, they last long, and with easy maintenance, they can be taken care of and provide you with a stunning smile for years to come.
Composite Veneers
Composite veneers can be built up directly in your mouth, with the veneers can be bonded and moulded to the front of your teeth in a single dentist visit.
This type of veneer can offer an equal standard of improvement to appearance like porcelain. In addition, veneers of composite material tend to be cheaper than porcelain, though they are less durable.
A technician digitally designs tooth shape and anatomy, and the design is accurately transferred to the teeth using moulds formed around the design and injecting a flowable ceramic composite material into the mould to fill up the space between the teeth and the new design. This allows for a perfectly accurate design of the tooth shape and the bite and guided movement of the teeth together, helping the teeth function together and preventing chipping or breaking of the composite material as quickly.
There is no removal of healthy tooth structure, but old fillings would need to be removed to ensure the best bond directly to the tooth. It does not cover the entire tooth surface therefore, it blends into the tooth’s colour. This means that sometimes it is better to have whitening done before to ensure a good colour match. The composite material cannot be whitened later. Therefore it is best to get to a colour you are happy with before starting with the bonding.
Injection moulded composite bonding is used to replace larger fractured or worn-away tooth structures or change the shape of a tooth more than composite fillings. It is commonly used for younger patients who do not wish to remove healthy tooth structures for porcelain veneers but can be used for anyone.
The composite material can discolour, chip or leak with time – the material we use is highly polishable and therefore does not discolour as easily as other materials. But regular maintenance may be necessary, mainly if a lot of material is used to build up large surfaces. It should be avoided in patients who grind their teeth as they will chip or break unless they have constant night protection in terms of a bite plate or occlusal guard. If any breakage occurs, it can be repaired by adding composite material and using the designed models to repair as close to the original as possible. Injection moulded composite bonding can be replaced later with veneers or crowns if the need arises.
Composite fillings can be done in one appointment (depending on the number of teeth) but have a lot of planning.
Costing is R4400 per tooth plus a lab fee for the design R3500.
Generally, we ask our patients to come in for an initial consultation and assess their teeth’ condition to see whether veneers are the best possible option. Of course, we’d always look at preserving teeth before making any drastic changes.
As part of our consultation process; we’ll do an oral examination, x-rays (if required), take photos of your mouth and then take an impression of your mouth.
This is then sent to a laboratory, where a wax-up is created. This is then returned to OptiSmile, where we make a rubber mould, working with the client to find their ideal shaped teeth. This process is known as Digital Smile Design, and it allows patients to get an idea of what they are likely to expect before we embark on any actual work on the teeth themselves.
Preparation
This involves the removal of ½ a millimetre of enamel from the surface of the tooth. This is generally done with the help of a local anaesthetic to numb the area. Another model will then be taken of your mouth, sent to the laboratory, where the perfect set of veneers will be created.
Bonding
Before veneers are cemented to your natural teeth, the veneers will be placed over the tooth to ensure it’s a good fit in terms of size and colour.
The veneers, at this stage, can still be trimmed, coloured or reshaped as needed.
The teeth are cleaned and then placed onto the tooth with a special cement. Once the tooth is in the perfect position, the cement is exposed to a special light beam that causes the cement to harden, locking the veneer securely in place.The final step involves the removal of any excess cement from between the teeth and we’ll ask you to come back to see how you are getting on with your new veneers. We take extra care to ensure our patients are getting the best possible solution for their needs. If you are interested in getting veneers, then please feel free to come see us to discuss your option. We have advanced dental workflows in place to ensure that we are able to help patients as quickly and effectively as possible.
While an excellent dental solution, Veneers isn’t always the best option for everyone. This is why our consultation process is so important, as this is where we perfectly align what our patients want to achieve with our recommendations. Our Digital Smile Design and CAD-CAM technology are hugely helpful in marrying our patient’s goals and vision with ours as dental practitioners. We will always look to preserve teeth before making any recommendations that will influence the state of your natural teeth.
Ensuring that our patients receive close to painless dental care forms a big part of our daily practices.
When it comes to dental treatment, cutting corners and opting for a cheaper option can sometimes cost you more in the long run. Dentist Cape Town prices can vary greatly. Choosing a high-quality, reliable solution for your dental treatment is always better than treatment based solely on the price. Cheap veneers can often lead to costly maintenance and ongoing dentist visits, and the embarrassment of appearing more noticeable and less natural.
An ill fit, leading to further dentist visits in an attempt to reshape the veneer. This leads to more costs to repair.
Being more prone to chipping and damage, leading to maintenance or replacement
A less natural looking smile, due to the lower quality being more obvious amongst the surrounding teeth.
If you are looking for dental veneer prices, OptiSmile will give you an idea of what could determine the cost of the procedure. The price of dental veneers can differ depending on several factors. Factors that can affect the cost can include which material you choose for your veneers and the location of the tooth receiving the veneer. For example, composite veneers are a more affordable option than porcelain veneers, and often having a veneer applied to a front tooth costs more than a less visible tooth. In addition, the location where you choose to receive treatment will also affect the cost of dental veneers.
Veneers are a way in which dentists can drastically improve the appearance of a smile, particularly if teeth have endured extensive damage or if teeth are irregularly shaped. Fitting veneers is one of the services that we offer at OptiSmile as part of our extensive range of advanced dental treatments.
It’s our aim to preserve as much of your natural smile and also provide long term results by using the highest quality materials and latest technology. For example, we employ advanced Digital Smile Design technology to ensure our patients receive the best idea of what their new smile will look like, before we embark on any extensive dental alterations.
This substance is highly favoured for creating veneers because of its strength and durability. If porcelain veneers are well looked after with professional care and regular maintenance they could last for up to 25 years. Another advantage of having porcelain veneers is its ability to reflect light and match surrounding natural teeth. As a first choice this is your quality option.
Composite veneers can be built up directly in your mouth, with the veneers able to be bonded and moulded to the front of your teeth in a single dentist visit. This type of veneer can offer an equal standard of improvement to appearance like that of porcelain. Veneers of composite material tend to be cheaper than porcelain though as they are less durable
Dental veneers are intended to help patients who have teeth that are severely misshapen, damaged or discoloured. They are essentially custom-made shells meant to cover the front surface of the tooth. They are meant to look and act in exactly the same way as natural teeth would, but with the added benefit of your having a choice about their appearance.
Dental veneers can be made from porcelain or resin. Resin veneers require having less of the actual tooth removed as part of placement, but which option is chosen will largely depend on the state of your teeth as well as your desired outcome.
At OptiSmile it’s important for us to work with our patients with the help of proven systems to build the best smile for you. If you are unsure about your options, come in for an initial consultation. You’d be surprised at the great technologies available to help restore or even improve your smile.
Veneers may not always be the best solution for everyone and may not be recommended in instances of:
Insufficient tooth structure (Not enough enamel for bonding. Veneers are only successful in the long term if their tooth preparations are into the enamel as the strength of the bond at the tooth-veneer interface is far stronger than it would be to the underlying dentine)
Teeth angled too far facially (towards your lips)
Large Diastemas (large gaps)
Poor Oral hygiene
Severely maligned teeth
Parafunctional habits
(clenching/grinding)
However, OptiSmile offers a number of solutions, so if veneers aren’t an option, there is likely to be other solutions that are better for you.
This is largely dependent on the condition of your teeth, but these are some of the instances in which you may consider getting veneers:
Darkened, stained and discoloured teeth (due to antibiotics, age of teeth etc)
Thanks to the amazing properties of the veneer materials, veneers can be constructed in a way that they completely hide the discolouration of teeth.
Where one has only a few discoloured teeth, veneers can be used to blend the bad teeth to the colour of their healthier neighbours.
Diastemas (gaps) between teeth in your smile line.
Some individuals have irregular gaps between teeth which makes their smiles seem unsightly.
With veneers, dental specialists can fill those gaps to make the teeth look completely naturally spaced.
Oddly shaped later incisors (peg laterals)
Teeth that have irregular shapes, are crooked or improperly positioned can be masked with the help of veneers.
The result is an amazingly even set of teeth that look perfectly shaped and aligned with the rest of the teeth.
Malformed teeth
Individuals with broken, chipped or severely worn off teeth are ideal candidates for dental veneers.
And in other cases
veneers can serve as a better alternative for patients who may be considering dental crowns.
Because they last for a long time, are relatively cheaper and comparably painless (compared to other dental procedures) to install, they make the ideal choice for dealing with a number of dental issues.
Dentures and bridges mounted to implants won’t slip or shift in your mouth. This secure fit helps the dentures and bridges as well as individual crowns placed over implants to feel more natural than conventional bridges or dentures.
For some people, ordinary bridges and dentures are simply not comfortable or even possible, due to sore spots, poor ridges or gagging. An advantage of implants is that no adjacent teeth need to be prepared or ground down to hold your new replacement tooth/teeth in place. To receive implants, you need to have healthy gums and adequate bone to support the implant. You must also commit to keeping these structures healthy. Meticulous oral hygiene and regular dental visits are critical to the long-term success of dental implants.
If you are looking for dentist Cape Town prices, OptiSmile will give you an idea of what could determine the cost of the procedure. The price of dental veneers can differ depending on several factors. Factors that can affect the cost can include which material you choose for your veneers and the location of the tooth receiving the veneer. For example, composite veneers are a more affordable option than porcelain veneers, and often having a veneer applied to a front tooth costs more than that of a less visible tooth. The location that you choose to receive treatment will also affect the cost of dental veneers.
When it comes to dental treatment, cutting corners and opting for a cheaper option can sometimes cost you more in the long run. Dentist Cape Town prices can vary greatly. It is always a better option to choose a high-quality, reliable solution for your dental treatment rather than choosing a treatment based solely on the price. Cheap veneers can often lead to costly maintenance and ongoing dentist visits, as well as the embarrassment of appearing more noticeable and less natural.
An ill fit, leading to further dentist visits in an attempt to reshape the veneer. This leads to more costs to repair.
Being more prone to chipping and damage, leading to maintenance or replacement
A less natural looking smile, due to the lower quality being more obvious amongst the surrounding teeth.
Veneers, while an incredible dental solution, isn’t always the best option for everyone. This is why our consultation process is so important, as this is where we perfectly align what our patients want to achieve with our recommendations. Our Digital Smile Design and CAD CAM technology is hugely helpful in marrying our patient’s goals and vision with ours as dental practitioners. We will always look to preserve teeth before making any recommendations that will influence the state of your natural teeth.
However, it’s not simply just prior to procedures that we work to provide the best care. Ensuring that patients receive close to painless dental care forms a big part of our daily practices.
Generally, we ask our patients to come in for an initial consultation, assess the condition of their teeth to see whether veneers are the best possible option. We’d always look at preserving teeth before making any drastic changes.
As part of our consultation process, we’ll do an oral examination, x-rays (if required), take photos of your mouth and then take an impression of your mouth. This is then sent to a laboratory where a wax-up is created. This is then returned to OptiSmile where we create a rubber mould is created, working with the client to find their ideal shaped teeth. This process is known as Digital Smile Design and it gives patients the opportunity to get an idea of what they are likely to expect before we embark on any actual work on the teeth themselves.
Generally, we ask our patients to come in for an initial consultation, assess the condition of their teeth to see whether veneers are the best possible option. We’d always look at preserving teeth before making any drastic cAs part of our consultation process, we’ll do an oral examination, x-rays (if required), take photos of your mouth and then take an impression of your mouth. This is then sent to a laboratory where a wax-up is created. This is then returned to OptiSmile where we create a rubber mould is created, working with the client to find their ideal shaped teeth. This process is known as Digital Smile Design and it gives patients the opportunity to get an idea of what they are likely to expect before we embark on any actual work on the teeth themselves.
This involves the removal of ½ a millimeter of enamel from the surface of the tooth. This is normally done with the help of a local anesthetic to numb the area
Another model will then be taken of your mouth, which will be sent to the laboratory where the perfect set of veneers will be created.
Before veneers are cemented to your natural teeth, the veneers will be placed over the tooth to ensure it’s a good fit in terms of size and colour.
The veneers, at this stage, can still be trimmed, coloured or reshaped as needed.
The teeth are cleaned and then placed onto the tooth with a special cement. Once the tooth is in the perfect position, the cement is exposed to a special light beam that causes the cement to harden, locking the veneer securely in place.
The final step involves the removal of any excess cement from between the teeth and we’ll ask you to come back to see how you are getting on with your new veneers.
We take extra care to ensure our patients are getting the best possible solution for their needs. If you are interested in getting veneers, then please feel free to come see us to discuss your option. We have advanced dental workflows in place to ensure that we are able to help patients as quickly and effectively as possible.
Veneers are a way in which dentists can drastically improve the appearance of a smile, particularly if teeth have endured extensive damage or if teeth are irregularly shaped. Fitting veneers is one of the services that we offer at OptiSmile as part of our extensive range of advanced dental treatments.
It’s our aim to preserve as much of your natural smile and also provide long term results by using the highest quality materials and latest technology. For example, we employ advanced Digital Smile Design technology to ensure our patients receive the best idea of what their new smile will look like, before we embark on any extensive dental alterations.
Dental veneers are intended to help patients who have teeth that are severely misshapen, damaged or discoloured. They are essentially custom-made shells meant to cover the front surface of the tooth. They are meant to look and act in exactly the same way as natural teeth would, but with the added benefit of your having a choice about their appearance.
Dental veneers can be made from porcelain or resin. Resin veneers require having less of the actual tooth removed as part of placement, but which option is chosen will largely depend on the state of your teeth as well as your desired outcome.
At OptiSmile it’s important for us to work with our patients with the help of proven systems to build the best smile for you. If you are unsure about your options, come in for an initial consultation. You’d be surprised at the great technologies available to help restore or even improve your smile.
This is largely dependent on the condition of your teeth, but these are some of the instances in which you may consider getting veneers:
Veneers may not always be the best solution for everyone and may not be recommended in instances of:
However, OptiSmile offers a number of solutions, so if veneers aren’t an option, there is likely to be other solutions that are better for you.
Dental veneers can also be used as an alternative to crowns as they are less likely to show discolouration where the restoration meets the gum line.
There are two types of veneers that are used by our dentists:
If you are looking for dentist Cape Town prices, OptiSmile will give you an idea of what could determine the cost of the procedure. The price of dental veneers can differ depending on several factors. Factors that can affect the cost can include which material you choose for your veneers and the location of the tooth receiving the veneer. For example, composite veneers are a more affordable option than porcelain veneers, and often having a veneer applied to a front tooth costs more than that of a less visible tooth. The location that you choose to receive treatment will also affect the cost of dental veneers.
When it comes to dental treatment, cutting corners and opting for a cheaper option can sometimes cost you more in the long run. Dentist Cape Town prices can vary greatly.
Choosing A Cheap Veneer Will Often Lead To Issues Such As:
It is always a better option to choose a high-quality, reliable solution for your dental treatment rather than choosing a treatment based solely on the price. Cheap veneers can often lead to costly maintenance and ongoing dentist visits, as well as the embarrassment of appearing more noticeable and less natural.
Veneers, while an incredible dental solution, isn’t always the best option for everyone. This is why our consultation process is so important, as this is where we perfectly align what our patients want to achieve with our recommendations. Our Digital Smile Design and CAD CAM technology is hugely helpful in marrying our patient’s goals and vision with ours as dental practitioners. We will always look to preserve teeth before making any recommendations that will influence the state of your natural teeth.
However, it’s not simply just prior to procedures that we work to provide the best care. Ensuring that patients receive close to painless dental care forms a big part of our daily practices.
Generally, we ask our patients to come in for an initial consultation, assess the condition of their teeth to see whether veneers are the best possible option. We’d always look at preserving teeth before making any drastic changes.
As part of our consultation process, we’ll do an oral examination, x-rays (if required), take photos of your mouth and then take an impression of your mouth. This is then sent to a laboratory where a wax-up is created. This is then returned to OptiSmile where we create a rubber mould is created, working with the client to find their ideal shaped teeth. This process is known as Digital Smile Design and it gives patients the opportunity to get an idea of what they are likely to expect before we embark on any actual work on the teeth themselves.
Actual application of the veneers will largely follow the following steps:
1.Preparation – This involves the removal of ½ a millimeter of enamel from the surface of the tooth. This is normally done with the help of a local anesthetic to numb the area
Another model will then be taken of your mouth, which will be sent to the laboratory where the perfect set of veneers will be created.
2. Bonding – Before veneers are cemented to your natural teeth, the veneers will be placed over the tooth to ensure it’s a good fit in terms of size and colour. The veneers, at this stage, can still be trimmed, coloured or reshaped as needed.
The teeth are cleaned and then placed onto the tooth with a special cement. Once the tooth is in the perfect position, the cement is exposed to a special light beam that causes the cement to harden, locking the veneer securely in place.
The final step involves the removal of any excess cement from between the teeth and we’ll ask you to come back to see how you are getting on with your new veneers.
We take extra care to ensure our patients are getting the best possible solution for their needs. If you are interested in getting veneers, then please feel free to come see us to discuss your option. We have advanced dental workflows in place to ensure that we are able to help patients as quickly and effectively as possible.
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