The best part about choosing Valley Dental Health for your general dentistry needs is that there is no reason to find a new specialist if you need restorative or cosmetic dentistry services.
Our team is led by dentists Ashley Izadi, DDS and Roham Rafat, DDS, MS. Each has specialized training in all areas of dentistry including cosmetic dentistry.
One of the most popular cosmetic dentistry treatments offered in our Hunt Valley dental office are dental veneers. We offer several types. Dr. Izadi and Dr. Rafat will evaluate your condition, explain all your options and help you make the best choice for your cosmetic dentistry treatment.
Are dental veneers right for you?
Dr. Izadi and Dr. Rafat use veneers to correct a wide range of dental concerns and cosmetic dentistry problems. We can use a single veneer to correct minor issues, or several tooth veneers for a dramatic smile makeover. Some of the common reasons for using dental veneers include:
Repair broken or chipped teeth
Close gaps between teeth
Achieve a straighter, more symmetrical smile
Cover deeply stained or discolored teeth
When it comes to cosmetic dentistry, today’s patients have a wide variety of treatment options that can address just about any cosmetic or dental health concern.
Dental veneers are applied directly to the surface of the teeth, requiring varying degrees of tooth preparation for each type of veneer. At Valley Dental Health, Dr. Rafat and Dr. Izadi place all types of dental veneers, making a recommendation based on the dental health and cosmetic goals of the patient.
Porcelain Veneers What to Expect
A cosmetic dentist has many choices when choosing a material for dental veneers. Dr. Izadi and Dr. Rafat may choose from the following:
Composite Resin Veneers
also known as cosmetic bonding, composite resin veneers are a type of veneer that is called a “direct restoration”. This type of veneer is often considered temporary and is used to correct a minor imperfection in a tooth.
The cosmetic dentists will apply a tooth colored, biocompatible material directly to the tooth and sculpt it to the desired form. Composite resin veneers require very little tooth preparation. Though they are not permanent, they can be very long lasting with proper care and maintenance.
A Lumineers
Lumineers are a brand of thin dental veneer. This type of veneer is made from a thin, translucent material that will lend a natural appearance. Also called “no prep veneers,” Lumineers can generally be placed on the tooth with very little preparation and can sometimes be removed.
Lumineers are not for everyone; our dentist can help you decide if they are right for you.
Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain veneers are thin, translucent shells of tooth-like material. Considered the “gold standard” of dental veneers, porcelain veneers are a highly aesthetic choice, and the ideal choice for patients who want a very natural looking, long lasting smile.
Porcelain veneers are custom-made in a dental laboratory and permanently placed onto the teeth. They are considered a permanent dental restoration since a small amount of the tooth surface needs to be removed.
Just like your natural teeth, they will need to be cared for daily and can last up to 15 years if properly maintained.
The cost of porcelain veneers varies depending on the material used, number of porcelain veneers placed and specific condition of the patient. Before treatment, we will complete a full review of the procedure including the porcelain veneer cost. We offer convenient payment options, including interest free financing through CareCredit Healthcare financing for qualified patients.
Our cosmetic dentists design porcelain veneers so that they are long lasting. Ensuring a long lasting result requires significant planning on the part of the cosmetic dentists to address any underlying problems with the balance and stability of the bite. You can make sure that your porcelain veneers last for many years by adopting a healthy lifestyle, including practicing daily oral hygiene routines and visiting the dentist on a regular schedule for professional cleaning and examination.
Patients often worry about pain associated with porcelain veneers. In order to prepare the teeth for porcelain veneers, our dentists must remove a small amount of tooth enamel. We take steps to ensure that each patient undergoing treatment with porcelain veneers is comfortable and relaxed. It is common for patients to experience some mild sensitivity immediately following treatment. These symptoms generally subside within 1 to 3 days of treatment.
Yes. Porcelain veneers are the perfect material for permanent tooth restorations. Chipped teeth can be permanently fixed with dental veneers. Unlike tooth bonding, they can last a lifetime.
No. Porcelain veneers can be considered as a type of shield for your teeth. They are durable enough to protect teeth from decay and cavities. They can help serve as a defense against tooth stains as well.
