All smile makeovers begin with a cosmetic consultation. This initial appointment includes an examination and discussion with our Digital Smile Design specialist, where you will learn about treatment options, what is the journey like and candidacy.
Reading through heaps of information on your own can be challenging, that’s why we have our Digital Smile Design specialist available in a direct line for you to get answers to your questions and help you decide what’s best for your smile.
What Are The Options To Improve My Smile?
Veneers
Veneers are generally considered the “gold standard” option to improve your smile. Many public figures and celebrities have turned to veneers to rejuvenate their smile. With the popularity and prevalence of veneer treatment, this is no longer elusively for the famous! See how porcelain veneers can change your smile and boost your confidence.
Veneers are porcelain laminates, similar thinness to that of a contact lens. It is bonded over your teeth, to change the appearance of your smile. Multiple veneers are made together, depending on how many teeth you show at smile.
Veneers can be either made from composite plastic filling material, or porcelain. Porcelain veneers are stronger, longer lasting. The advantage of composite veneers is generally lower cost, but this comes with more frequent replacement. At ABC Dental, we have found patients experience higher satisfaction post treatment with porcelain veneers.
2. clear aligner treatment
Orthodontic, especially clear aligner treatment can be a viable alternative to, or in addition to veneers. You may have heard of popular brands such as Invisalign, or ClearCorrect. Generically, this group of treatment is known as Clear Aligner Treatment. Clear Aligner treatment can re-align crowded or mal-aligned teeth. They cannot however, modify the shape of the teeth like veneers.
On average, clear aligner treatment takes longer than veneers (6 months or more vs 2 weeks).
How Much Does It Cost?
In Sydney CBD, porcelain veneer treatment, can vary significantly. Prices range, for 6 veneers (typical veneer treatment), between $8000-$13000. Differences in cost can be attributed to material used, clinician experience, and the general pricing of the dental practice. Its important to note, higher fees does not always equate to better clinical outcomes.
At ABC Dental we offer veneers for $1,750 per tooth. We suggest that at least 6 unit veneers are done to achieve optimal results.
What Is The Lifespan Of Veneers?
Porcelain veneers, like crowns, can last for many years if properly cared for. Average clinical studies show lifespan between 10-15 years. Satisfaction with porcelain veneers amongst patient groups are generally high. At ABC, we’ve not yet had someone who said “Can I please have my grey teeth back”!
Veneers can be damaged, all things can chip (even your natural teeth). Therefore, some sensible care needs to be exercised to maximise the lifespan of your new smile.
You should return for preventive maintenance (veneers or not) at regular intervals, to your dental professional. Ensuring optimal oral health, is the best way to maximise the lifespan of veneers.
Why Should I Consider Having Veneers Done With ABC Dental?
There are multiple factors attributing to the technical excellence of veneer treatment. Precision, Aesthetics and Strength of veneers are affected by both the dentist and the dental laboratory.
It is common practice for dental practices to use a separate commercial laboratory for veneer work.
At ABC Dental. We believe in creating excellence through in-house quality control. Your veneers will be made 100% by ABC Dental. We have the latest in CADCAM technology, such as CEREC. In addition, we also have have our own laboratory dedicated to aesthetic treatment. All materials used have been chosen by ABC for their unrivalled aesthetics, strength and reputation. This avoids multiple handling between external parties, and the miscommunication that can add unnecessarily to the complexity of treatment.
By using Computer-Aided-Design / Manufacture (CADCAM), the highest level of precision and accuracy is achieved. CADCAM process enables continuous consistency, eliminating inter-operator variation. In addition to precision, we also have e-lab professional laboratory shading system, to achieve the best colour selection for your smile.
Dental Material Selection can also affect the outcome of veneers treatment. Whilst there are various materials available. At ABC Dental, we find that over 90% of our clinicians, for veneers treatment, choose e.max by Ivoclar Vivadent. E.max has enjoyed a long history of clinical success, with many documented happy smiles. A full range of colours, translucencies and characterisation is available.
I Am Concerned About Damage To My Teeth?
Some teeth removal is necessary in any veneer treatment. Depending on your oral condition, minimal preparation style veneers can be offered. This is especially for cases where veneers are used to close excess spacing between teeth.
Some patients are concerned about any removal of “healthy” tooth structure. There is no right or wrong about this. As above, we have observed many patients who were highly satisfied with veneer treatment. Our finding is that, whilst this is front of mind before making the decision for veneers. It is almost never a consideration looking back.
At ABC Dental, we endeavour to provide the state-of-the art in patient care. Veneer treatments are carried out under magnification. This allows our clinicians to be highly precise beyond the limitations of the human eye.
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