Veneers – Clarendon Hills, IL
Prepare to Receive the Smile of Your Dreams
Does the idea of a smile that boosts your confidence and garners positive attention from others sound like a dream come true? You might feel as if this type of change is out of reach, but Dr. Jason Hong and our team at Clarendon Hill Dental are here to make your dream a reality with veneers in Clarendon Hills. Created with the sole purpose of concealing flaws and transforming smiles, these tooth coverings can be customized to reveal a beautiful, showstopping appearance. Call us today to schedule a consultation to learn how you can get started.
Why Choose Clarendon Hills Dental for Veneers?
- Highly Skilled Dentist with Nearly Two Decades of Experience
- Flexible Financing Available to Keep Expenses Low
- Natural-Looking Materials for a Beautiful Appearance
What are Dental Veneers?
As uniquely designed restorations that are known to change the shade of teeth as well as their size and shape, veneers are one of the most sought-after cosmetic dental treatments available. With social media causing individuals to seek smile-improving solutions to maintain a more attractive appearance, veneers are often the go-to option because they can easily cover flaws and produce a transformational smile in little time.
The Process of Getting Veneers
Veneers are viewed as a permanent cosmetic solution, not because they don’t need to ever be replaced but because they require that a small portion of tooth enamel be removed from the surfaces of treated teeth.
Once Dr. Hong clears you for treatment, he will shave off a small amount of tooth enamel so that the bonding agent properly penetrates and allows for a strong connection once the veneer is put into place.
Impressions of your teeth are then taken and sent to a local laboratory, where technicians will craft your veneers with optimal precision. In the meantime, you’ll be required to wear temporary veneers to not only protect your pearly whites but also give you a first-hand look at what you can expect once your permanent veneers are in place.
After several weeks, you will return to our dental practice to have your new veneers put into place.
The Benefits of Veneers
You cannot deny the many great benefits that veneers provide. Chosen by Hollywood’s elite as the most effective way to improve smiles, it is evident how effective they are in helping to build confidence in those who choose this type of tooth enhancement.
Some of the most prominent benefits include:
- A cosmetic solution that can be completed in just 2-3 appointments.
- The opportunity to finally feel good about the way you look and more confident in your ability to pursue new prospects and relationships.
- A smile that can last up to a decade or longer.
- Strain-resistant teeth that do not yellow or discolor as easily as regular enamel.
Veneers FAQs
Are Veneers Permanent?
Yes and no! Technically, they’re not ‘permanent’ because though they’re incredibly durable, they’re not invincible and probably will need to be replaced eventually. However, they’re not intended to be removed and reattached regularly, so they are a permanent fixture in that capacity.
It’s also worth noting that our team must remove a thin layer of enamel so that your veneers rest flush against your gums without appearing bulky or awkward. Because this doesn’t grow back, this is considered an irreversible change.
What Material Is Used for Veneers?
Typically, these small covers are created either from durable porcelain or composite resin because both options can be customized to match the size, shape, and shade of your natural teeth. Restorations made of resin tend to be less expensive than their ceramic counterparts, but the latter usually come with a much longer lifespan. Also, porcelain is believed to resist chipping and staining better than the alternative.
Is There Anything I Can’t Eat with Veneers?
After we’ve prepared your teeth by thinning the enamel, they may be somewhat sensitive and vulnerable. We’ll provide a temporary set of veneers to safeguard them until your permanent prosthetics are delivered. Because these aren’t intended to be worn long, they can be more easily damaged or dislodged if you eat anything too hard or sticky, like ice, raw fruits and veggies, or candy.
Your permanent veneers will be much more resilient, but it’s still a good idea to avoid eating too many hard or crunchy foods that might chip or scuff them or darkly tinted ingredients that can leave them discolored.
Do Veneers Give You a Lisp?
You may not realize it, but your tongue and other supporting muscles of your mouth develop a memory around forming certain sounds and words. Although these restorations are incredibly thin, they can sometimes cause temporary changes in your speech patterns. For example, some patients develop a slight lisp when pronouncing “s” and “v” sounds.
Most people naturally adjust over time and can speak normally again in a couple of weeks, but if you want to speed up the process, you can try rehearsing at home.
How Long do Veneers Last?
It’s natural to wonder how long veneers last so you can decide if they’re worth investing time and resources to get them. Thankfully, these porcelain shells can be quite resilient! In 2012, a study showed that 95% of them lasted five years, 94% lasted ten years, and 83% lasted twenty years. However, they’ve been known to stick around even longer than that with the right care. That means your prosthetics can be with you for the rest of your natural life!