Porcelain Veneers Ypsilanti, MI

When your smile is at stake, don’t you want to have the very best-looking teeth out there? At Van Alstine Family Dentistry, we think that our patients deserve to feel and look their absolute best! For this reason, we’re proud to offer them a wide variety of smile-enhancing cosmetic dentistry options.

With our cosmetic dentistry, we can help you create your perfect smile. One of the most popular options for our patients is our porcelain veneers. These are carefully crafted crowns custom-fitted to your teeth. They look incredible and work to help your smile stand out. Patients tend to love them for their natural appearance, and we love them for their durability and strength that ensures your teeth look great and are protected from damage, too.

What Are Porcelain Veneers?

Also called porcelain crowns, these veneers are custom-designed “caps” meant to be attached to your existing teeth to alter their size, shape, width, color, and even their length. Porcelain veneers are incredibly durable and have a natural look, both characteristics that, make them great options for patients looking for ways to create an enhanced smile that still looks natural. And because these veneers are custom-created to fit your teeth, they also help protect natural teeth from wear and tear.

Benefits Of Porcelain Veneers

It is important that we not overlook the importance of the way our smiles appear. It is, of course, true that excellent oral health that creates healthy and strong teeth is an important goal of modern dentistry. It is equally true, however, that overlooking the appearance of our teeth altogether and focusing only on their health can have a negative impact upon our lives.

Because teeth play such big roles in how we look and how we feel, it is reasonable to want our teeth to look their absolute best. This is why porcelain veneers are so popular. Highly customizable, porcelain veneers can be used to achieve a uniform and natural smile. They can also work to brighten your smile without the necessity of teeth whitening! Finally, when properly cared for, veneers can last for decades.

Are Porcelain Veneers For Me?

The fact of the matter is that no one can answer that question for you. You have to make the decision about whether or not you are happy with the way that your smile looks. If you already like your smile, then chances are good you do not need to invest in porcelain veneers. Should your smile be less than perfect in your eyes, then you might want to come in and speak with one of our experts in cosmetic dentistry to determine whether or not your smile can be enhanced. Keep in mind that porcelain veneers are not particularly difficult to place, either, which means you will not necessarily have dozens of visits to get them aligned just so.

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Porcelain Veneers FAQs

Do porcelain veneers ruin your teeth?

No, veneers are generally used to enhance the strength and beauty of your natural teeth.

How much do veneers cost?

Veneers cost approximately $1300 per tooth.

Are porcelain veneers permanent?

Veneers are not considered permanent, but if they are taken care of properly they will have higher longevity.

What are the cons of porcelain veneers?

Though veneers are strong and durable, they are meant for esthetics more than
function.

What should I avoid with porcelain veneers?

It is best to avoid hard and crunchy foods, any foods that require a flexing motion to eat.