Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Porcelain Veneers

You’re finally thinking about taking the leap and doing something for yourself that exudes confidence and health--and that includes consulting your cosmetic dentist about porcelain veneers. If you want others to see you in a whole new light, changing the quality of your smile is a good place to start. Thing is, now you have questions--are porcelain veneers right for me? What’s involved in the process of transforming my smile? Does it hurt? Here, we’ll take a moment and answer the most frequently asked questions about cosmetic dentistry and porcelain veneers.

A friend of mine took advantage of porcelain veneers and it made an astonishing difference in her looks. Is the procedure painful and it the process long and drawn out?

Excellent question, it’s one that many people ask all the time. You were right in noticing that porcelain veneers change the overall look of an individual. They provide an appearance that just exudes self-confidence and health. There’s nothing better than a clean, healthy, and bright smile to tell the world around you that life is good.

In answer to your questions, generally speaking, it is a three to four appointment process with your cosmetic dentist. First, you are evaluated and any oral health issues are addressed. Next, your teeth are prepped and a mold is taken of your mouth from which each veneer can be molded. The third visit is for fitting--this visit makes absolutely sure the porcelain veneers fit perfectly and you can actually see how it will change your looks. Your final visit is when the new porcelain veneers are bonded onto your pre-shaped and healthy teeth.

What’s the price of being beautiful?

It’s much more affordable than you think! Interestingly enough, the price varies according to where you live. Cosmetic dentistry seems to have a higher standard price in megalopolis areas than rural settings. On the high end you can expect to pay about $1,500 per porcelain veneer--with the low end being about half as much. This being said, it may be in your financial best interest to find a good cosmetic dentist.

I avoid pain at all cost, so needless to say I avoid the dentist. Does it hurt to get porcelain veneers?

Great, great question! I have to be honest with you, I don’t go seeking out pain either--nor do I enjoy paying for it. By the same token, while some parts of the procedure pre-placement to your new veneers can cause some discomfort; overall, the process is about as pain-free as any major smile-changing work you can have performed by your Las Vegas cosmetic dentist. In some cases your orthodontic physician can prescribe a mild sedative.