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Veneers can drastically improve the appearance of your smile, especially if your teeth have endured extensive damage or are irregularly shaped.

These nifty tooth-coloured shells attach to the front surface of teeth to improve their appearance.

Made from porcelain or resin-composite materials, dental veneers are permanently bonded to the front of your teeth and are meant to look as natural as possible when used correctly.

If you have any cosmetic concerns, like a gap, or chipped, broken, discoloured, or smaller-than-average teeth, veneers can be used to save the day.

They are also good for people with misshapen or slightly crooked teeth or anyone who is after a symmetrical smile.

Choosing the right dental veneers can be tricky, so it is essential to consult with a qualified dentist to discuss what the right option is for you. 

Fitting veneers is one of the services that OptiSmile offers as part of its vast range of advanced dental treatments. 

OptiSmile aims to preserve as much of your natural smile by using the highest quality materials and the latest technology. 

How to transform your smile with dental veneers

Whether you need porcelain or composite resin dental veneers depends on the state of your teeth, the desired outcome, and the recommendation of your dentist.

Resin veneers don’t require as much of the actual tooth to be removed as part of the placement procedure and require slightly less prep, too.

For porcelain veneers, a little bit of your tooth needs to be ground away in order to make an impression of it for the creation of a mould, per Healthline. The mould will be sent out to a lab for the porcelain veneer to be made and once that is done, the dentist can place it on your prepared tooth and cement it in place.

What is the process with dental veneers?

It is as straightforward as booking an initial consultation to assess whether veneers are the best option.

As part of the OptiSmile consultation process, they will do an oral examination, take x-rays (if required), take photos of your mouth, and then take a digital 3D scan.

This is then sent over the cloud to a highly skilled artist and digital dental laboratory technician, where a digital smile design and virtual wax-up are created.

This process is known as Digital Smile Design, and it allows patients to get an idea of what they are likely to expect before they embark on any work on their teeth.

What are the benefits of dental veneers?

Cleveland Clinic reports that dental veneers offer a number of benefits:

• Veneers can dramatically enhance the appearance of your smile.
• They blend in with your natural teeth for lifelike results.
• Veneers resist staining better than your natural tooth enamel.
• Dental veneers don’t require any additional maintenance.
• They have a lifespan of 10 to 15 years with proper care.

Since veneers last so long, they’re like a semipermanent investment that can make you more confident in your smile.

The cost of veneers in Cape Town for porcelain & composite bonded resin veneers

The price of dental veneers can differ depending on several factors. This includes the material you choose and the location of the tooth receiving the veneer.

Composite bonded resin veneers are a more affordable option than regular porcelain veneers. Also, a front tooth would cost more than a tooth at the less visible back.

The average cost of dental veneers is R4 400 to R15 000 per tooth. The final price will depend on the number of veneers you need and the type of veneer material chosen.

Just a heads up that dental insurance rarely covers procedures like veneers as they are considered cosmetic procedures.

But that initial cost will be worth it in the end as you’ll be able to smile with pearly whites for at least 10 to 15 years with proper care and maintenance.

OptiSmile will be happy to break down all the costs that come with perfecting your special smile.

[sources:optismile&healthline&clevelandclinic]