Veneers New York

What Are Dental Veneers?

Veneers are ultra-thin pieces of porcelain that your dentist permanently attaches to the fronts of your teeth, covering all the little (or big) flaws that make you cringe when you think about your smile.

The process for installing them takes just a few visits to our office. First, we’ll make sure your teeth are healthy enough to support veneers. We might also suggest that you get a whitening service before we put your new grin in place.

Once all the preliminary stuff is finished, we’ll prepare your teeth by removing a thin layer of enamel from them; this is so the veneers will look as natural as possible. Then we’ll take impressions of your teeth and send the information to a laboratory, where technicians will create your custom tooth covers. Later, you’ll come back for another appointment, which is when we’ll finish transforming your smile.

What Can Veneers Fix?

Veneers in New York can address a range of cosmetic dental issues, including:

• Cracks and chips. Remember that time you chipped your front tooth during a soccer game? We can make that oops go away.
• Whether your teeth have an unattractive color because of genetics or lifestyle choices, veneers can cover those unsightly stains.
• Teeth that are too small. Are your pearly whites disproportionately small? We can bring greater balance to your smile!
• Asymmetrical teeth. If the teeth on one side of your mouth don’t line up with the ones on the other side, veneers can make up for the difference.
• Minor orthodontic issues, like small gaps and slight crookedness. Why spend years with braces in your mouth if you don’t have to?

Veneers usually get applied to the top front teeth, but they are also suitable for bottom teeth if you want the most comprehensive smile makeover available.

If you want to gain an even better idea of how veneers can work miracles, check out our smile gallery or do a simple online search for before and after pictures. You’ll be amazed by how big a difference this cosmetic dentistry treatment can make!

How Long Do Veneers Last?

If you care for them well, veneers can last for 15 years or longer. They’re very strong, and they’re more resistant to stains than regular tooth enamel. To get the most out of your new smile, you should:

• Stick to a good routine of brushing and flossing.
• Don’t consume a lot of dark foods and drinks. Although veneers don’t stain easily, they can become discolored over time.
• Don’t bite on anything too hard, like ice, and avoid opening packages with your teeth.
• Come see us twice a year for regular dental checkups.

Understanding the Cost of Veneers

The cost of veneers in New York varies from patient to patient. While you may be striving to achieve a certain look, it’s important to remember that you get what you pay for. This is why you should always make sure the cosmetic dentist you’re seeing is qualified to perform this type of service. Also, it doesn’t hurt to consider other treatment options as well, depending on the problem areas you want to solve.

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Cost vs. Cosmetic Dentistry: What’s Right for Me?

Do you want to simply change the color of your teeth or the size and shape as well? As you contemplate what look you want for your smile, here are a few of the available cosmetic treatments you will find at Gramercy Dental Studio:

• Veneers: Veneers in New York are costlier than other cosmetic dentistry solutions; however, they do allow you to change the color, shape, and size of your teeth and can be placed by a skilled professional in just two visits.
• All-Ceramic Dental Restorations: Using all-ceramic dental crowns to enhance your smile can be quite costly and invasive. Not only will you be required to file down your teeth for proper placement, but individual crowns take time to make, which adds to the total costs.
• Direct Bonding: Applied to minor flaws, direct bonding can be applied quickly in just one visit. However, it does need to be replaced after only a few years.
• Teeth Whitening: Teeth whitening is a cheaper solution if all you want to do is brighten your smile. In just one hour, you can see a noticeable difference in the shade of your teeth.
• Invisalign: These clear aligners are great if you want to straighten your teeth; however, not only do they cost much more, but they also do not change the size, shape, or color of your smile.

How to Make Veneers Affordable

Since most dental insurance companies will not agree to provide coverage for cosmetic services, it is necessary that you identify another way to pay for your upcoming treatment. Fortunately, at Gramercy Dental Studio, your cosmetic dentist is pleased to provide various financing options to keep your payments low and affordable. While cash, check, American Express, Discover, Mastercard, and Visa are accepted, Dr. Newman can help lift the financial burden by providing ways to pay off your care in monthly installments.

Veneers FAQs

If you’re thinking about getting veneers to cover your unsightly imperfections, it’s important that you have all the information you need. It’s normal to have questions about a possible treatment option, so to help you in your decision-making process, we’ve compiled some of the most common veneers frequently asked questions.