Questions about Dental Veneers
Serving Kanata, Stittsville and Ottawa, Ontario
What problems can dental veneers correct?
Dental veneers, or porcelain veneers, can correct a number of cosmetic dental problems, including:
- Misaligned teeth
- Chipped teeth
- Chemically discoloured teeth
- Gaps between teeth
- Crooked teeth
- Too-small teeth
The dental veneers Ottawa cosmetic dentist Dr. Ami Barakat employs are used to repair a single tooth or create a completely unique new smile just for you.
Are some types of dental veneers better than others?
There are many different porcelain veneer options, and a variety of materials may be used depending on the particular brand. The most popular material for dental veneers is porcelain. Porcelain veneers can be coloured and shaped in endless sizes and tints, and can be crafted into a smile that looks completely natural.
Many cosmetic dentists prefer completely custom porcelain veneers which they create themselves. Dental veneers will look most natural when the greatest amount of care and detail are taken when creating them.
Who is a good candidate for dental veneers?
Any individual may be a candidate for dental veneers, but the best candidate has:
- Healthy teeth and gums
- Cosmetic concerns that dental veneers can correct
- Realistic expectations
- The desire to have a more beautiful, natural-looking smile
How long will it take me to get dental veneers?
Most dental veneers can be created in two visits. Dr. Barakat uses Classic Labs, a highly specialized porcelain veneer lab, to create dental veneers for his patients. During your first visit, Dr. Barakat will prepare your teeth and take digital images and X-rays to send to the lab. When the porcelain veneers arrive from the lab, he will bond them to your prepared teeth and your new smile will be complete.
How much do dental veneers cost?
The cost of dental veneers varies greatly between cosmetic dentistry providers. When you meet with Dr. Barakat for your consultation, he can give you an estimated cost for your porcelain veneers and explain our various financing options.
Who is qualified to create dental veneers?
Only a highly trained cosmetic dentist or cosmetic dentistry lab technician is qualified to create dental veneers. For the best possible results, you should work with a dentist who has received advanced cosmetic dentistry training.
Please contact our Ottawa cosmetic dentist today to schedule your initial consultation. Dentistry at Main creates new smiles for patients in Ottawa, Stittsville, and Kanata, Ontario.
