PORCELAIN VENEERS

No, there aren’t any restrictions. As mentioned above, the application of veneers only affects the outer surfaces of the teeth.

This is a pain-free, recovery-free procedure. When he removes some of the enamel to make room for your veneers, Dr. Cavallo will provide some local anesthetic to remove any possible sensation you feel. After the first appointment, some patients notice a slight temporary increase in sensitivity to hot and cold because Dr. Cavallo has removed some of the tooth enamel to make room for the veneers. This passes when the permanent veneers are placed. There isn’t a recovery period, and you can use your teeth with the veneers immediately.

A set of porcelain veneers can last anywhere from seven to 20 years. This sounds like a wide range, but it is due to the health of the underlying teeth and gums. If a veneer does come off for some reason, in most cases it can be reattached.

You do need to know that porcelain veneers are a lifetime commitment. Because the placement requires shaving the enamel off the fronts of the teeth, those teeth will forevermore need to be covered with veneers. So, once your veneers have reached their lifespan, you’ll need to have another set placed.

Porcelain veneers don’t require any special cleaning or maintenance at home, just regular brushing and flossing. Dr. Cavallo only uses porcelain for the veneers he places because they not only look just like natural tooth enamel, but they are highly resistant to staining. This ensures they will look great for the long haul.

There aren’t any limitations on what you can or cannot eat. But you may want to avoid things such as candy apples or chewing on bones, as veneers can sometimes detach. If a veneer does detach, however, it can be reapplied.

Patients often worry about pain associated with porcelain veneers. We take steps to ensure that each patient undergoing treatment with porcelain veneers is comfortable and relaxed. It is common for patients to experience some mild sensitivity immediately following treatment. These symptoms generally subside within 1 – 3 days of treatment.

These are very low-risk procedures. There are no incisions, so there isn’t any possibility of infection. There isn’t any recovery time. Porcelain veneers only impact the outer surfaces of the teeth being covered by Dr. Cavallo. To make room for the veneer to sit on the tooth and occupy the same space, he removes a small amount of the tooth enamel, from 0.3 to 0.5 mm. This doesn’t make the tooth more prone to decay or nerve damage or anything else. Porcelain veneers are a great tool for giving you a beautifully complete smile, or for covering a single tooth or two with interior staining or other cosmetic defects.

No. These are deemed to be elective procedures, so they are not covered by dental insurance. We offer Care Credit should you want to finance your porcelain veneer procedure.

The cost of porcelain veneers varies depending on the material used, number of porcelain veneers placed and specific condition of the patient. Before treatment, we will complete a full review of the procedure including the porcelain veneer cost. We offer convenient payment options including interest free financing through Care Credit for qualified patients.