Dental Veneers: What You Need to Know
November 25, 2020
Dental Veneers are able to mask tooth decay, chipped, crooked, or stained teeth. See what types of Veneers exist and which one would be best for you.
Enhance and Improve the sparkle of your smile with high-quality dental veneers
ArtSmiles Dental Veneers
Dental Veneers are a popular choice that can revitalize and change your smile very quickly. If your teeth are chipped or stained, include an unsightly gap, or have been ground down, and you are ready for a change, you should consider a Smile Makeover.
The biting strength and chewing of your teeth is vital to your oral and overall health. However, the aesthetics of your teeth also hold significant importance. Beautifully sparkling white teeth boost your confidence and make you feel good about yourself.
At ArtSmiles Gold Coast, we understand that it’s essential for your teeth to function properly and look aesthetic. That is why we offer Cosmetic Dental Veneers on the Gold Coast. These veneers are designed to give you natural-looking white teeth and cover any teeth imperfections. This improves your smile as well as your overall facial appearance.
Book a Free Veneers Consultation Today!
Want to find out about how ArtSmiles can help you achieve your perfect smile? Come for a free veneers consultation to find out.
or call us on (07) 5588 3677
The ArtSmiles Way: Dental Veneers
Dr Dunker and his team of cosmetic dentists are experts in executing cosmetically pleasing cases. Below you can find the step-by-step for a rehabilitation with ceramic veneers.
1. Free consultation
Everything starts with a Free Consultation, where our clinician evaluates the complexity of the case. At this moment you see multiple cases executed by us and what to expect from your case.
2. First Appointment
This is a planning consultation, where our clinician takes multiple photos of your face and smile, as well as a 3D scanning of your teeth, and discuss the risks and steps of the procedure.
3. Second Appointment
In this consult we will shave your teeth to receive the veneers. A new scan will be done, so the lab can execute a beautiful new set of veneers. You go home with a set of temporary veneers, as shown in the photo.
4. Third Appointment
Our clinician fits your new ceramic veneers. At this time, he removes the temporary veneers and the patient receives their new, permanent smile.
5. fourth Appointment
During this final re-contouring appointment, our clinician applies the finishing touches to your new smile. It occurs one to two weeks after the veneers are fitted.
6. Happy Smiling
Dr Dunker and his team of cosmetic dentists are experts in executing cosmetically pleasing cases. Below you can find the step-by-step for a rehabilitation with ceramic veneers.
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What Are Dental Veneers?
Veneers (also known as laminate) are a thin, translucent layer of a carefully chosen material that is customised to cover the imperfections of your teeth. The material is shaped to bond to the front of your teeth, and as a result, enhances the shape, size and colour of teeth, to close gaps and improve alignment.
At ArtSmiles, they are designed to do this and much more. Dr Cristian Dunker has taken the art of Dental Veneers to a much higher level. Our custom Dental Veneers will match or replace your natural teeth, and Dr Cristian will make sure that the Dental Veneers you get will give you the exact smile transformation that you’ve always wanted.
Problems That Dental Veneers And Laminates Can Fix
- Discoloured and stained teeth
- Worn-down teeth
- Chipped or broken teeth
- Misaligned, irregular shaped or uneven teeth
- Teeth with gaps
Dental Veneers Warranty
Composite Veneers Warranty
Standard
Warranty
1 Year Warranty
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Breaking, chipping, stain or wear - repair or replace at no extra charge
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Debonding of veneer - recement or replace at no extra charge
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Mild sensitivity - 1 session of lasertherapy
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Repair of higher veneer - 1 session occlusal adjustment
Extended Warranty
ArtSmiles Club
2 Years Warranty
$
39
99
Monthly -
Breaking, chipping, stain or wear - repair or replace at no extra charge
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Debonding of veneer - recement or replace at no extra charge
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Mild sensitivity - up to 3 sessions of lasertherapy
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Repair of higher veneer - 2 session occlusal adjustment
Best Value
Porcelain Veneers Warranty
Standard
Warranty
1 Year Warranty
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Breaking, chipping, stain or wear - repair or replace at no extra charge
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Debonding of veneer - recement or replace at no extra charge
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Mild sensitivity - 1 session of lasertherapy
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Repair of higher veneer - 1 session occlusal adjustment
Extended Warranty
ArtSmiles Club
2 Years Warranty
$
39
99
Monthly -
Breaking, chipping, stain or wear - repair or replace at no extra charge
-
Debonding of veneer - recement or replace at no extra charge
-
Mild sensitivity - up to 3 sessions of lasertherapy
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Repair of higher veneer - 2 session occlusal adjustment
Best Value
Dental Veneers Price List
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Our Dental Warranties
Composite Veneers
Standard
Warranty
1 Year Warranty
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Breaking, chipping, stain or wear - repair or replace at no extra charge
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Debonding of veneer - recement or replace at no extra charge
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Mild sensitivity - 1 session of lasertherapy
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Repair of higher veneer - 1 session occlusal adjustment
Extended Warranty
ArtSmiles Club
2 Years Warranty
$
39
99
Monthly -
Breaking, chipping, stain or wear - repair or replace at no extra charge
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Debonding of veneer - recement or replace at no extra charge
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Mild sensitivity - up to 3 sessions of lasertherapy
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Repair of higher veneer - 2 session occlusal adjustment
Best Value
Porcelain Veneers
Standard
Warranty
2 Years Warranty
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Breaking, chipping or wear - repair or replace at no extra charge
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Debonding of veneer - recement or replace at no extra charge
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Mild sensitivity - 1 session of lasertherapy
-
Repair of higher veneer - 1 session occlusal adjustment
Extended Warranty
ArtSmiles Club
5 Years Warranty
$
39
99
Monthly -
Breaking, chipping, stain or wear - repair or replace at no extra charge
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Debonding of veneer - recement or replace at no extra charge
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Mild sensitivity - up to 3 sessions of lasertherapy
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Repair of higher veneer - 2 session occlusal adjustment
Best Value
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dental Veneers
What are Dental Veneers?
Dental veneers are very thin covers that are put on top of your natural teeth to change the shape, size and color of the teeth. The material is shaped to bond to the front of your teeth, and as a result, enhances the shape and colour of teeth, to close gaps and improve alignment. Veneers can also be used to lengthen worn or short teeth. The overall purpose for veneers is to improve the appearance of a person’s smile to make them appear younger, healthier and more attractive.
With the latest technology in dentistry, veneers can be made to look exactly like natural tooth enamel and are often used to create custom smiles.
The most common materials used for making veneers are composite and porcelain (also called ceramic veneers).
Porcelain is the most popular material at ArtSmiles. It gives a natural long-lasting look, which matches your natural teeth colour. It is highly resistant to staining and discolouring, which makes it better than other materials.
Problems that Dental Veneers and Laminates Can Fix
Dental veneers can be used to fix the following problems:
- Discoloured and stained teeth
- Worn-down teeth
- Chipped or broken teeth
- Misaligned, irregular shaped or uneven teeth
- Teeth with gaps
Far too often, people will try to avoid seeking professional dental treatment and live with damaged or crooked teeth. By avoiding treatment, people are only increasing the chance of pain or infection. A chipped tooth can risk exposing the inside of the tooth, causing pain when eating, drinking or biting down on something.
By investing in a dental veneer treatment, our clinical team can help you change the size, shape and shade of your teeth for your specific needs.
What Happens During the Veneer Process?
At ArtSmiles, our experts perform an initial detailed consultation and examination to discuss your objectives and determine if the dental veneers treatment is suitable for you. After that, our practitioner scans your mouth, and dental veneers are created to match the colour, size, and shape of your desired new smile.
Who is a Good Candidate for Dental Veneers Treatment?
Our dentist may suggest a dental veneer if you have any of the following issues with your teeth:
- Severely stained and discoloured teeth
- Minor aesthetic imperfections in your teeth structure such as cracks, chipped, or deformed teeth
- Several aesthetic issues in your teeth
- Overall good oral health
- Sufficient amount of tooth enamel
- Mildly crooked or misaligned teeth
- You do not habitually clench or grind your teeth
- You practice good oral hygiene
ArtSmiles has a variety of financing options available to suit every patient’s needs, so money should not be a barrier to an improved dental health and appearance.
Are veneers difficult to care for?
No, you can care for your veneer as you care for your teeth, with routine brushing and flossing and regular trips to the dentist to check for any issues with fit or construction.
Benefits of Dental Veneers
Veneers are a popular dental treatment. They are strong, look natural and can last for a long time with correct care. Porcelain veneers don’t change colour over time and they are durable and scratch resistant. They dramatically improve a person’s smile by correcting the appearance of the teeth, transforming your smile into aesthetically pleasing natural look. They don’t affect the function of your mouth, there is no need for a surgery and the recovery is quick.
How much do veneers cost?
In Australia, a Composite Veneer varies from $210 and $600, and the cost of each Ceramic Veneer varies from $660 to $1,825.
The cost of getting veneers can vary depending on the number of veneers, scale of treatment required as well as the type of veneers that you get. Our experts will recommend a treatment option best suited to you and give you an estimate of the price and payment options during your free consultation visit.
We offer a number of dental financing options that enable you to pay over time. This way, you can start enjoying your veneers as soon as they are placed. We accept a wide range of payment methods and have plenty of flexible pay later financial options including Afterpay, TLC, Humm and Access My Super.
The full pricing breakdown can be found under our comprehensive cost of veneers.
Porcelain Veneers VS. Composite Veneers
What are the Advantages of composite veneers ?
- Composite veneers can be accomplished in a single visit. Porcelain veneers are fabricated in a dental laboratory and therefore require at least two visits.
- While this is not a general rule, composite veneers need less tooth preparation.
- Composite veneers are more affordable; the cost is usually about half that of porcelain veneers.
What are the Disadvantages of composite veneers ?
- Composite veneers are not as durable as porcelain veneers and more maintenance is required as they are more likely to chip.
- Composite veneers tend to stain more easily (you might consider this especially if you smoke or drink coffee or red wine). Here is the reason: composite is a porous resin while porcelain is glazed and impervious.
What are the Advantages of porcelain veneers ?
- Porcelain Veneers has a translucent, light-reflective quality similar to tooth enamel; as a result, it can mimic natural teeth in a way which is not possible to achieve with any other dental material.
- Porcelain is colour stable because there is a glaze placed on the outside which makes it extremely resistant to staining.
- Porcelain veneers are very durable and they rarely chip.
What are the Disadvantages of porcelain veneers ?
- Porcelain veneers are fabricated in a dental laboratory and therefore require at least two visits.
- Porcelain veneers are more expensive than composite veneers as their placement requires more time, expertise and resources.
- Porcelain veneers cannot be repaired. If they break, porcelain veneers must be replaced.
Are Veneers permanent? How Long Do Veneers Last?
They’re permanent, but they’re not forever. Bonding cement is a substance that microscopically creates bridges from your real tooth to the veneer material so that it adheres to your tooth and becomes one. After the bonding cement is in place and the veneer is on your tooth, the bonding cement is cured with a tiny UV light to secure everything in place.
Porcelain veneers typically last between 10 and 15 years, and Composite veneers last around 5 to 7 years. Taking certain precautions can help make sure that you get the longest lifespan out of them possible.
Follow these six simple tips to make your veneers last:
- Schedule semi-annual checkups and cleanings with your dentist.
- Don’t chew on hard objects like pens, ice, or your finger nails.
- Never use your teeth to open packaging or condiment packages.
- Try not to chew with your front teeth. Eat harder foods with your back teeth only; cut up hard foods like chocolate bars so that this is possible.
- If you grind or clench your teeth at night, get a splint or retainer to protect your veneers.
- If playing sports, you must wear a mouth guard.
Are there any risks?
Composite veneers can wear under pressure, so if you are prone to grinding your teeth, you might want to protect them while you sleep. As they are also not as stain resistant as natural teeth or porcelain, avoiding drinks or food that can exacerbate staining as well as regular polishing is advised.
Porcelain veneers are much closer to natural teeth in substance, and are always ‘measured and fitted’ in such a way that will be moulded to fit your mouth, so are much less susceptible to the above concerns. Take care of them as you would your natural teeth and they’ll be with you for long years!
Can veneers be put on crooked teeth?
Veneers can be applied to crooked or misaligned teeth to improve alignment or reduce protrusion. Using veneers to correct this is becoming more popular, as it takes only a matter of days from the start of the procedure to the end.
Do veneers look real?
Dr. Cristian Dunker will make every effort to ensure your teeth look as natural as possible. In most cases, it would take a keen eye to identify veneers of any composition.
About Dr Cristian Dunker
Dr. Cristian Dunker is a trusted Gold Coast Cosmetic Dentist, who has been working with Cosmetic Dentistry and creating beautiful smile makeovers for years. With his skills and up to date approach, the costs and duration of your treatment is greatly reduced while achieving aesthetically appealing, natural-looking, and functional results.
He has perfected the art of Cosmetic Dentistry to ensure that the smile transformation is comfortable, rapid and precisely crafted to give you a smile that is perfectly suited to your face and your personality.
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Book a Free Veneers Consultation Today!
Want to find out about how ArtSmiles can help you achieve your perfect smile? Come for a free consultation to find out.
or call us on (07) 5588 3677