Porcelain Veneers – Cherry Hill, NJ
The Key to Your Smile Makeover
A flawed smile can inhibit you throughout your day. Personal and professional interactions suddenly become stressful or embarrassing. If you’re unhappy with the way your smile looks, stop hiding your flawed teeth, and call the Meadvin Dental team to schedule a cosmetic dentistry consultation appointment in our Cherry Hill dentistry office. Jodi Meadvin, DMD has years of experience working with patients to create flawless smiles. We offer a wide range of treatment options from basic teeth whitening to complete smile makeovers. Porcelain veneers are some of the most popular cosmetic solutions we provide. They can seamlessly transform flawed teeth into brilliant smiles. Keep reading to find out more or reach out to schedule your treatment consultation.
Why Choose Meadvin Dental for Porcelain Veneers?
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What are Porcelain Veneers?
Veneers are thin sheaths of dental grade porcelain. They are about the size and width of a fingernail. To correct cosmetic flaws, these veneers are attached to the front facing surfaces of teeth, creating a beautiful smiles.
How are They Placed?
Porcelain veneers are placed in two appointments. During the initial appointment, we numb the area to be treated. Then, a small amount of surface enamel is removed to allow the veneer to lay flat within the smile line. Once teeth are prepared, impressions of the bite are captured to be used by our lab to create a custom veneer. To protect teeth between the two visits, we place temporary porcelain veneers. When we receive the final porcelain veneers, you’ll return for your second visit so we can remove the temporary and place the final, custom crafted porcelain veneer.
Who Should Consider Veneers?
Any patient who wants to reshape their natural smile line should consider porcelain veneers, but no treatment is right for everyone. Some examples of patients who would benefit from porcelain veneers include:
- Patients with numerous minor chips, cracks, stains, and gaps that do not want to spend excessive amounts of time or money on several more advanced treatments
- Patients with large gaps between teeth, overlapping teeth, or other minor orthodontic issues
- Patients who want to brighten teeth when deep set staining is not responsive to traditional whitening options
- Patients who have severe dental sensitivity due to wear that thins enamel allowing access to the sensitive nerve structures of teeth
Benefits of Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain veneers offer a range of benefits for patients, including:
- A simple solution to completely transform damaged teeth without loss of large amounts of tooth structure
- Stain resistant dental grade porcelain creates a long-lasting result that will retain a brilliant white hue throughout the life of the restoration
- No need to undergo numerous, complex cosmetic, restorative, or orthodontic treatments, saving time and money and delivering gorgeous results
Caring for Your Veneer
Taking care of your porcelain veneer is as easy brushing, flossing, and visiting our office regularly. In fact, high quality porcelain veneers are stain-resistant, so they will maintain a bright, flawless appearance for years. You may need to shift to a softer toothbrush or less abrasive toothpaste, but otherwise, you can continue to brush and floss as usual to maintain your optimal oral health between your twice a year dental appointments. During these biannual checkups, we’ll examine your veneers for signs of wear, and in many cases, we can repair damage before it’s necessary to replace a veneer.
Veneer FAQs
Can Veneers Fix Crooked Teeth?
In addition to being able to conceal minor gaps, veneers can hide mild crowding. So, if your teeth slightly overlap, braces may not be your only path to a straight smile! The best way to find out if you’re a good candidate for veneers is by scheduling a consultation with our cosmetic dentist in Cherry Hill, Dr. Meadvin. That way, she can learn all about your unique aesthetic concerns and goals.
How Can I Reduce the Cost of Veneers?
Although there are a few exceptions, dental insurance providers don’t typically cover the cost of veneers. The good news is that there is another way you can save: by joining our Dental Membership Plan! Doing so comes with immediate benefits, including 15% off all treatments completed at our office. If you’d like further details, let us know when you call to schedule your consultation or ask a friendly member of our team during your visit.
Is There Anything I Can’t Eat with Veneers?
During the two or three weeks when you have your temporary veneers, you need to stick to extremely soft foods, like seedless fruit smoothies, plain yogurt, and applesauce. Once your final ones are bonded securely in place, you’ll be able to eat a wider array of foods. Just make sure that you exercise caution with crunchy ones that can cause your veneers to break, like lollipops, peanut brittle, and hard pretzels. You should also steer clear of sugary treats, like ice cream and soda, since overindulging can cause the teeth underneath to decay.
How Many Veneers Do I Need?
That depends! If you want to subtly improve the appearance of your smile by fixing a chip, then you may only need one or two veneers to achieve the desired results. Conversely, if you want to address multiple imperfections, including permanent discoloration and considerable spaces, then we may recommend 10 or 12. Ultimately, how many veneers you need will be something that you and Dr. Meadvin will decide together during your consultation.
Are Veneers Permanent?
No, veneers are not permanent. However, the changes to your enamel are. That means that your teeth will need to be covered with veneers or crowns moving forward.
Important reminder: We offer digital imaging and Virtual Smile Design at our office! As a result, we can give you a “sneak peek” of the final results. We will also share what to do (and what to avoid) so you can enjoy your veneers for 10+ years.
Will I Still Be Able to Drink Coffee with Veneers?
Yes, you can drink coffee with veneers. In fact, one of the many reasons this cosmetic dental treatment is so loved is because stain-resistant materials, like dental porcelain, are used. So, you can enjoy your morning or afternoon cup without worrying too much about discoloration.