Veneers Leesburg

Simple Path to a Stunning Smile

Have you ever dreamed of having a stunning smile that would light up the room? At Downtown Family Dental of Leesburg, we can transform this dream into a reality!

That’s right – flawless smiles are not just for Hollywood A-listers and famous athletes. You can easily achieve the smile of your dreams with porcelain veneers in Leesburg. This popular and long-lasting cosmetic treatment can dramatically transform your smile and boost your confidence. What are you waiting for? Give our team a call today!

 

Why Choose Downtown Family Dental of Leesburg for Veneers?

  • Flawless Smile in Just Two Visits
  • Fully-Personalized Treatments for Every Patient
  • Skilled Dentist with Years of Training and Experience

What are Veneers?

Veneers are thin porcelain shells that are bonded onto teeth to address a wide range of common dental flaws. Whether you have a single chipped tooth or want to transform your entire smile, porcelain veneers can deliver the cosmetic boost you want and deserve.

Porcelain veneers can address all of the following imperfections: 

  • Misshapen teeth
  • Chipped or cracked teeth
  • Worn down teeth
  • Gaps between teeth
  • Stubborn staining and discoloration
  • Misshapen teeth

Understanding the Procedure for Veneers

Getting traditional porcelain veneers is quick and easy, with just two trips to our conveniently located Leesburg office required.

Step 1:

During your first appointment, we will prepare your teeth for veneers by removing an extremely thin layer of enamel – usually less than a millimeter – from the top of the selected teeth. This will help ensure that the veneers will have space to fit comfortably in your mouth.

Next, we will make impressions of your teeth to send to our trusted partners at the dental lab. There, your porcelain veneers will be carefully crafted to perfectly match the shape, size, and color of your smile.

Before you leave, we will provide you with temporary veneers to protect your teeth until your permanent veneers are ready to be placed. 

Step 2:

After a few short weeks, you will see our smiling faces once again when you return for the final placement procedure!

During your second visit, we will first remove your temporary veneers and polish your teeth. Before placing the permanent veneers, we will double-check to ensure that they will fit properly in your mouth.

Finally, we will secure your new porcelain veneers in place using bonding cement and special curing light. It really is just that easy!

The Benefits of Porcelain Veneers

Each year, Leesburg residents choose porcelain veneers to rejuvenate their smiles due to the wide range of benefits provided, such as:

  • Natural Appearance – Veneers have the same translucent quality as natural enamel, allowing them to blend in seamlessly with your smile.
  • Fast Results – You can continue with your day and start showing off your new, beautiful smile as soon as the placement procedure is complete.
  • Brighter Smile – Porcelain veneers can make discolored or stained enamel appear brighter.
  • Stain Resistant – Compared to natural enamel, porcelain veneers are more resistant to staining from black coffee, red wine, and other dark foods and drinks, meaning your new smile will stay whiter for longer.
  • Conservative Procedure – Porcelain veneers typically require less extensive shaping of the natural tooth compared to other procedures such as dental crowns.
  • Lasting Solution – With proper care, you can expect your porcelain veneers to last between 10 to 15 years!

Understanding the Cost of Veneers

As you might expect, the cost of veneers for patients in Leesburg varies since every person’s situation is different. When you come in for your consultation, we’ll review your smile goals and give you an estimate for the cost of your veneers. We’re more than happy to work with you to ensure that you’re affordably getting the cosmetic services you desire—your smile is well worth the investment!

Cost VS Cosmetic Dentistry: What's Right for Me?

Your cosmetic dentist in Leesburg provides more options than ever to resolve even the most complex aesthetic concerns. Sometimes, patients need various procedures to achieve the results they want, while others enjoy the same improvement after just a couple of appointments, depending on the treatments they choose. Veneers are popular because they can fix several issues at once to prevent needing multiple or lengthy procedures. As a result, they can be the most cost-effective option, but there are many things to consider when determining the best path. Depending on your needs and expectations, you may be a candidate for:

  • Braces: Alignment and bite problems can be resolved using orthodontics. In addition to brackets and wires, clear aligners are also available. On average, your treatment can take 12-24 months.
  • Teeth Whitening: Your teeth can get up to 8 shades whiter using a professional whitening treatment. Although you can achieve significant results, whitening systems aren’t effective on all types of stains.
  • Direct Bonding: A composite resin material can resolve multiple imperfections using a minimally invasive treatment. Your results will look natural and last for 5-10 years before needing to be replaced.
  • Veneers: Attaching one of these thin shells to the front surface of a tooth improves its color, size, shape, and proportion. Placing them on the teeth most visible when smiling hides several problems simultaneously, like gaps, stains, and chips. You’ll enjoy results that can last for a decade or longer with proper aftercare.

How to Make Veneers Affordable

It’s rare for dental insurance to cover the cost of veneers in Leesburg because they are considered elective; however, there are some exceptions. If the procedure is deemed necessary to your dental health, such as replacing an old veneer, you may be able to use your insurance to offset the cost. A member of our team will explain if your policy can be used. If not, don’t worry. We offer several additional opportunities to keep a flawless smile within your budget. During your initial consultation, we’ll discuss your payment options, which include:

  • Traditional Payment Methods: We accept all forms of traditional payment methods, including cash, check, and most major credit cards.
  • Wellness Plan: We offer in-house savings plans to reduce the cost of common services, like X-rays.
  • Third-Party Financing: We accept third-party financing to pay for your treatment using monthly installments.

You’ll know exactly what you’ll need to pay before committing to any treatment, so you won’t be caught off guard by any unexpected fees.

Veneers FAQs

Are Veneers Permanent?

Technically, veneers aren’t permanent. Even the best ones must be replaced over time. That said, the process of placing them is irreversible.

You see, a dentist must prep your teeth before placing veneers. This process files away bits of their enamel so the shells will fit well. However, the removed tooth material won’t grow back. As a result, your prepped teeth will always need veneers (or crowns) in the future. (Their dentin will be exposed otherwise, putting you at risk of teeth sensitivity and infections.)

Can You Whiten Veneers?

Simply put, teeth whitening procedures don’t affect veneers. If the shells get stubborn stains, you’ll need to replace them.

The issue has to do with how whitening works. Normally, it uses bleaching gel to remove stains from your enamel. The ceramic material used to make veneers isn’t porous, though, and won’t let this gel pass through. As such, whiteners would only affect your natural teeth and give your smile an uneven color.

Thankfully, there are ways to get both whitening and veneer treatments. You could get your teeth whitened first so that your future veneers have a matching color.

Is It Painful to Get Veneers?

When done by a qualified dentist, veneer treatment is almost always painless. You shouldn’t feel any discomfort during the procedure itself.

Before the actual dental work, the dentist will numb your mouth with an anesthetic. This drug ensures you don’t ache while the veneers are placed. At most, you’ll only register some slight pressure.

Of course, you may experience some post-treatment aches afterward. This symptom is more likely when multiple veneers are being placed. In that case, you may even feel “bonding sensitivity” – a sharp pain from biting into something hot or cold. Still, rest assured that such pain is temporary; it’ll mostly fade within a few days.

Do Veneers Change Your Face?

As a matter of fact, yes – veneers do change your face. Luckily, the alterations they make are for the better! Fundamentally, veneers support your mouth’s musculature and accentuate your cheekbones. These features help since the mouth gradually loses elasticity and muscle tone. By counteracting this loss, veneers provide the same benefits as a facelift. To learn exactly how veneers will affect your face, talk with our team. We’ll happily explain the positive impact these shells will have!

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