Bizymoms Interviews Bellevue Dentist About Porcelain Veneers

Following in an interview with Dr Cynthia Pauley, a Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist, that was conducted by Bizymoms a website devoted to helped mothers with things including dentistry. The entire interview was reprinted on a website devoted to porcelain veneers.

An Interview With Dr. Pauley, A Qualified Dentist In Bellevue

Portrait of Dr Pauley's Patient After Porcelain Veneers

This patient has a porcelain veneers video testimonial which may be observed on You Tube as well as the before and after porcelain veneers photos of the beautiful work done at Brookside Dental, Bellevue, WA.

Will porcelain veneers look like my natural teeth?

When placed correctly they are extremely natural looking. Attention to detail is important. The correct shade and shape for your smile must be chosen. The smile that looks beautiful with no sign of dental work is the veneer result that you can have.

Do Veneers cause any risk to a tooth’s structure?

Yes, you need in most cases to take away at least some tooth structure. The choice to do veneers should not be entered into without careful consideration of each individual person. The advantages of doing the veneers should out weigh the minimal tooth reduction. An example of when I would counsel the patient away from veneers is if they have a beautiful shape and color to the tooth, but the teeth are out of position. I would strongly urge the patient to get a consult with an orthodontist to place the natural teeth in the correct position to achieve the asthetic goals. This may be accompanied by simple tooth whitening to achieve the most attractive color. If significant tooth shape or shade changes beyond whitening are needed to achieve the goals veneers are a wonderful option.

What are porcelain veneers?

Porcelain veneers are a thin layer of porcelain that is fabricated in a dental lab or by a in-office machine. They vary in thickness due to the area needing coverage. They can be any length, shape and color. They are somewhat delicate on their own but gain great strength once they are bonded to the tooth. They have a translucent quality that allows them to reflect light all the way through them. This allows them to have a very natural appearance in the smile.

Does a veneer protect the tooth from decay?

No. You must still maintain good home care of your teeth. Good brushing and flossing along with regular check ups and cleanings are necessary. The veneer itself cannot decay but the tooth structure around it can still break down. Good oral hygiene is usually all that is needed to keep all areas around the veneer healthy.

What is the average cost of a veneer?

The cost has a wide range mostly dictated by the area in which the service is provided. The range is approximately from $900 to $1600 for each veneer. There may be variations in the quality of the veneers between laboratories that produce the veneers for each dentist.

How long do porcelain veneers last?

That depends on many factors. If the patient is kind to them, meaning not using their teeth as tools, wearing a night guard if needed, getting regular check-ups they will last a long time. I have personally had veneers for 20+ years without needing to replace them.

How are Brookside Dental Porcelain Veneers made?

At Brookside Dental, Bellevue, WA, we have an on-site porcelain artist who crafts each veneer individually for color, shape and exact fit for each person. This insures an excellent appearance with our veneers when they are permanently placed in the patients mouths. Because of this exacting fit, color match and shape, we can do single anterior porcelain veneers as well as multiple veneers in an individual.