Veneers – Jacksonville, FL
Revitalize Your Smile with Dental Veneers
Have you ever had your smile reflected back at you in the mirror or a photo and wished that it was brighter, more symmetrical, or undamaged? Dental veneers in Jacksonville are a comprehensive cosmetic solution that can address all of these imperfections and more, as they completely conceal the visible surface of one, several or all of your visible teeth when you smile. To learn whether veneers are right for you, reach out to Baldwin Dental of Jacksonville today to schedule a consultation.
Why Choose Baldwin Dental of Jacksonville for Veneers?
- Made from Stain-Resistant Materials
- Comprehensive Dentistry for Families
- Flexible Financing Through CareCredit
What are Veneers?
Veneers are thin, durable sheaths that are designed to fit over the front surface of your teeth after they’ve been prepared by your cosmetic dentist in Jacksonville. They’re custom-crafted by a skilled dental laboratory technician from high-quality materials that are able to mimic the natural appearance of dental enamel, like porcelain and ceramic. Once cemented to your natural teeth, they can last for multiple decades before needing to be replaced, as well as resist staining from foods and drinks like coffee and tomato-based sauces.
The Process of Getting Veneers
- Consultation: Every dental veneer procedure that we do begins with a consultation with Dr. Waheed. Based on your dental X-rays, oral examination, and discussion about your smile goals with Dr. Waheed, he will let you know whether the treatment is right for you!
- Preparation: When you decide to move forward with the treatment plan, the next step will be to prepare your teeth. This will involve removing a sliver of dental enamel from your teeth, which will allow the veneers to lay flush with your surrounding teeth and look natural.
- Impressions: After your teeth have been prepared, our team will capture impressions of them and place temporary veneers over the top of them. The impressions will be sent off to our laboratory to craft your veneers.
- Placing the Veneers: As soon as we receive your final veneers from our laboratory, we’ll remove your temporary ones and cement them atop your teeth.
The Benefits of Veneers
Veneers offer a wide array of benefits, including:
- Average lifespan of 20+ years with good oral hygiene and maintenance.
- Natural-looking and feeling results.
- Ability to address different types of imperfections with one treatment.
- Made from stain-resistant materials.
- Easy to care for.
Understanding the Cost of Veneers
The cost of dental veneers in Jacksonville will depend on a number of factors, like how many veneers you would like to get and whether any preparatory treatments are required before you can successfully undergo treatment. Dr. Waheed and our team will discuss these details with you once we’ve had a chance to examine your smile at your consultation. Based on these factors, we’ll provide you with a detailed cost estimate, and if you’d like, we can present you with financing options.
Veneers FAQs
Are Veneers Permanent?
Veneers cannot be called permanent since they will eventually wear out and need replacement, and they can last for up to fifteen years if they receive excellent oral hygiene and are protected from damage. However, the process of placing veneers is irreversible since it involves the removal of a small amount of dental enamel that will not grow back, so teeth that receive these appliances will have to wear them for life for protection against infection and injury. The team at Baldwin Dental of Jacksonville will be sure to provide you with detailed instructions as to how you can keep your veneers in excellent shape.
What Happens to the Teeth Receiving Veneers?
Receiving veneers will not harm your teeth since it involves removing only a small amount of enamel and the cement used to secure them in place is safe for use in the human mouth. Teeth with veneers are not more likely to suffer decay than untreated teeth, and you can keep your smile in excellent shape after receiving the treatment by practicing excellent oral hygiene, limiting your sugar intake, visiting Baldwin Dental of Jacksonville for regular checkups, and protecting your pearly whites from injury.
Will I Be Able to Drink Coffee After Receiving Veneers?
The permanent veneers placed at Baldwin Dental of Jacksonville are made from stain-resistant ceramic materials, so you can drink coffee in moderation after receiving them without worrying too much about discoloration as long as you practice good oral hygiene. However, excessive consumption can still leave stains, so it’s best to enjoy your coffee through a straw to minimize how much it touches your enamel and alongside a tall glass of water to wash it down afterward. Temporary veneers placed while your permanent ones are being manufactured, however, may be more vulnerable to stains, so it might be best to limit your coffee intake until you receive your final appliances.
Do Veneers Give You a Lisp?
Veneers will add some volume to your teeth, and this can alter the way air flows about the mouth during speech. This causes some patients to develop a temporary lisp, and it may be especially noticeable when they pronounce “s” or “v” sounds. Fortunately, this issue will go away on its own as the patient gets more practice speaking with their new appliances, and we can adjust veneers to reduce a patient’s lisp in some cases. If you’d like to get rid of a lisp more quickly, you can read a favorite book out loud and repeat any difficult words until you get the hang of them.