Veneers
Do you want a stunning smile that leaves a lasting impression but struggle with cosmetic imperfections like chipped or cracked teeth?
Alafaya Family Dentistry, serving Oviedo and Orlando, FL, offers veneers to conceal minor imperfections.
Read on to discover how veneers can refine your smile and your overall appearance.
What Are Porcelain Veneers?
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Veneers are thin porcelain shells custom-made to fit over the front surfaces of your teeth. Veneers can conceal minor dental flaws like gaps, chips, and minor misalignment. Porcelain veneers can revamp your smile in a way that looks and feels natural.
Why Get Dental Veneers? Benefits of the Procedure
In just two appointments, veneers can provide a dramatic enhancement in your smile. While you wait for your permanent veneers, we will provide temporary veneers to protect your treated teeth.
Who Are Good Candidates for Porcelain Veneers?
You can trust our team to put your health first. Before recommending porcelain veneers, our dentist will evaluate your gums, teeth, and bite to ensure that your smile has a healthy foundation that can support veneers.
Patients who suffer from minor aesthetic flaws but have good dental health are usually great candidates for dental veneers. Porcelain veneers provide patients with a cosmetic, rather than a restorative dentistry solution. Concerns that impact your oral health or the function of your smile may need to be addressed a different way, such as with a dental crown.
Finally, if you experience the symptoms of TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorders or teeth grinding, you are likely not ready yet for dental veneers. That's because pressure on your veneers can cause breaks or cracks. It's possible that after treatment, we can revisit your eligibility.
We Treat You Like Family
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At our Oviedo office, we aim to keep our patients educated and confident in our care. From answering your questions to ensuring that you know all the details about your oral health, we won't rush you into making any decisions. We will help you make an informed choice about veneers and any other treatment you are considering.
Do You Qualify for Veneers? Request a Consultation to Explore Your Options
Think dental veneers are the correct dental procedure for you? Come into our Oviedo, FL, office for a free consultation. Here, you can meet Drs. David Ross and Karen Schmitt, who have been practicing dentistry in Oviedo, FL, for over three decades. Drs. Ross and Schmitt's history in Oviedo, FL, makes them a community pillar and a friendly face for many residents. Contact our office for a free consultation and see if veneers are the proper cosmetic treatment to perfect your smile.
(407) 365-6200
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Tim Sochar
2017
I have been coming here for a few years and I always have a great experience! The staff is friendly and the results are great!
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2017
Professionals in every way, great staff and dentists! They always strive for perfection when treating a patient. Best in the area!
View on GoogleWhat Types of Problems Can Dental Veneers Address?
This versatile cosmetic dentistry treatment can take your smile from good to great by making several changes all at once. Here are some of the issues dental veneers can conceal:
Minor misalignment
Discolored teeth that
don’t respond to whitening
Asymmetry
Cracked teeth
Narrow smile
Irregularities in shape
Broken teeth
Spacing issues
Teeth that have suffered minor wear
If you're in the Oviedo and Orlando, FL, area and looking for more information about porcelain veneers or other cosmetic dentistry options, don't hesitate to contact us. Our dentists are happy to answer any of your questions or concerns during a consultation.
A Stunning Before and After Patient Transformation
How Long Do Porcelain Veneers Last?
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Porcelain veneers can last from eight to 10 years. Getting the most out of your veneers starts with maintaining good oral hygiene.
Invest in Your Self-Esteem With Veneers
Many patients are happy with their smile, even if it isn't perfect. However, if your teeth have made you feel less confident in your own skin, then you have an option to address it: dental veneers.
Veneers can improve your self-esteem by giving you the uniform smile you've wished for. Dr. Schmitt and Dr. Ross are happy to guide you through the possibilities at our welcoming practice.
Even if you are not a candidate for veneers, you may be eligible for other procedures that we offer, like teeth whitening or dental crowns. They may be able to address your goals instead, giving you a brighter or straighter smiler.
To learn more, contact our Oviedo, FL, team or call
(407) 365-6200
Smile Confidently Again
Oviedo, FL, Patients Love Their Results
Willie McBride
2021
Over the past few months I have become a "regular" at Alafaya Family Dentistry because I chose to have some restoration work with Dr. Schmitt. Dr. Schmitt developed a care plan and we discussed what options were available that I could fit within my budget and get the results I was looking for. Every single person at this practice treats me with kindness and compassion. The office is clean, the equipment and technology is current, and they are punctual. I would absolutely recommend Alafaya Family Dentistry for general and cosmetic dental work.
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2020
Dr. Ross saved my smile.
I used to never smile, laugh or almost talk without covering my mouth. Now I smile daily, I laugh daily and never cover my mouth.
Very friendly, personable, has all the time in the world for you. Never makes me feel like I am just a dollar being made. Thank you Dr. Ross for helping me come to life.
Tell Me About the Procedure
To start, your dentist will remove a fine layer of enamel from each treated tooth so the veneer sits flush with your natural teeth. Removing the enamel is permanent, and means your tooth will always require a veneer or other kind of restoration.
Next, the dentist will take an impression of your smile. Impressions are sent to our dental lab so your custom veneers can be crafted. In the meantime, your dentist will place a temporary veneer on each treated tooth.
Once your custom veneers are ready, you'll return to our dental office to have them placed. Your dentist will make any final adjustments, then bond the veneers to your teeth.
Take a Closer Look at Porcelain Veneers
Maintaining Your Porcelain Veneers
Treating your dental veneers with care can help extend their lifespan.
To get the most out of your new smile, avoid tobacco products and staining foods and beverages. Do not open things with your teeth or engage in contact sports without a mouthguard, as these can dislodge a veneer. If you grind your teeth, wearing a bite guard at night can help prevent damage to the porcelain.
Porcelain Veneers vs. Bonding
Bonding is an alternative to veneers that involves applying tooth-colored resin in order to conceal blemishes. It is a more affordable treatment, and can be a great way to decide whether you would eventually like to receive porcelain veneers. Here is a closer look at how these two solutions compare:
Material
Porcelain is a more lifelike material than composite resin. While bonding can be made to look realistic, it does not have the translucency of dental porcelain, and does not look as natural.
Color
Just like our natural teeth, composite veneers can be stained, turning that pearly white into shades of yellow, brown, or gray. Porcelain is less porous than resin, making tooth discoloration less likely.
Lifespan
Composite veneers typically don't last as long as porcelain veneers either. In fact, porcelain veneers may have a longer lifespan by several years. So, it's important to make time a part of your cost estimate.
Durability
Our teeth — and our veneers — need to withstand an immense amount of pressure. Typically, porcelain veneers are less susceptible to chipping or breakage than composite veneers.
Have Questions?
How Much Do Porcelain Veneers Cost?
Because every patient has unique goals and needs, the price of every treatment differs. Several factors could influence the cost of upgrading your smile with porcelain veneers. For example, the more veneers you require, the more you can expect to pay. You may also want more than one cosmetic treatment, such as combining veneers with teeth whitening for a brilliant smile.
Your dentist can cover treatment costs during your initial consultation.
Because they are strictly cosmetic, veneers are not covered by insurance. We offer financing through LendingClub and CareCredit® to make veneers affordable for our patients. Our practice can help you apply for financing.
Crowns Can Benefit Those Who Don't Qualify for Porcelain Veneers
Even if you are not a candidate for dental veneers, you may be eligible for dental crowns instead.
Dental crowns are caps that go over your tooth or a dental implant. Crowns may be preferred to veneers if you have tooth breakage.
Because dental veneers can only go over your front teeth, you will likely need a crown instead if you wish to refine a back tooth. Our dentists can explain more about the treatment during your consultation.
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Mike Fix
2020
Best dental group in Oviedo. Staff is pleasant, professional and efficient. Dr. Ross does a thorough evaluation and offers your treatment options without any pressure. Would recommend this group very highly.
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Carol Powers
2020
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