Dr. Nelson Y. Howard can transform your smile in as little as two treatment visits to our San Marcos dental office. Veneers are marvels of cosmetic dentistry that address many kinds of dental flaws, including chips, gaps, stains, crooked, crowded, misshapen, and even broken teeth!
The dental office of Nelson Y. Howard, D.D.S. is your go-to place for veneers in San Marcos, CA and other cosmetic dentistry rocedures designed to enhance your smile.
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What Are Dental Veneers?
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So, what are dental veneers? They are ultra-thin, natural-looking laminates (layers of porcelain or glass) that are applied to the front of your teeth. Dr. Nelson Y. Howard meticulously plans out in advance and prepares your teeth for the treatment to ensure your veneers fit perfectly, look great, and exceed all your expectations! Impressions of your teeth are sent to Dr. Howard's personal lab technician with whom he has worked with for many years. His experienced technician individually crafts each veneer from a highly detailed blueprint that
Dr. Howard has designed specifically for each patient. Dr. Howard has very precise and exacting standards when it comes to cosmetic dental work, and his status as an Accredited Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry ensures your results will be well worth your long-term investment in the appearance, health, and beauty of your teeth. Come to our San Marcos dental office to create a smile you will be proud to show off to family, friends, co-workers, and anyone you meet!
Benefits of Veneers
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Your smile is your greeting to family and friends, as well as a key element in social and work interactions. At Nelson Y. Howard, D.D.S., we know that smiles are important! If you're worried about the way your smile looks, then consider the benefits of porcelain veneers! When you visit our San Marcos dental office, we can use veneers to give you a brand-new smile free of cracks, chips, gaps, misshapen or broken teeth, discolorations, and other dental flaws. Veneers can also help with bite-related problems, correcting tooth positions to give you better functionality in how you chew as well as talk.
Veneers not only give you a gorgeous smile that increases your confidence and improves your appearance, they offer other benefits, too! Veneers add strength to your teeth, giving you complete functionality. They're durable, too. With proper care, your veneers will last for years to come! Porcelain reflects light the same way as tooth enamel, which gives your veneers a very nice, genuine, and natural look. Porcelain is also a biocompatible material—and that means your new veneers won't irritate your gums or appear unnatural. Additionally, porcelain is stain-resistant, so your new smile will stay bright for a long time.
The Veneers Process
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Dr. Nelson Y. Howard can correct your smile flaws with veneers – in as few as just two treatments! Veneers can change the shape, size, color, and appearance of your teeth, giving them a much more natural, beautiful, aligned look. Sometimes, veneers are called “instant orthodontics” because veneers can also correct your aesthetic misalignments. Veneers are often a great alternative for full crowns because it requires less removal of tooth structure. And if you have teeth that resist whitening, a veneer can be placed to ensure your smile looks evenly bright!
Get the smile of your dreams from Nelson Y. Howard, D.D.S! We offer two convenient locations where you can get your veneers. Schedule your appointment!
Understanding the Cost of Veneers
Are you unhappy with your smile? If so, you’re probably thinking about getting veneers in San Marcos. However, before making a final decision, it only makes sense that you want to know how much the treatment will cost. It’s a crucial factor that’ll help you determine whether or not this cosmetic dentistry solution is right for you. Even though veneers are an excellent option (especially if you want a movie-star smile!), it’s incredibly important that you explore different services to narrow down the perfect one. To learn more about your choices, continue reading or schedule a consultation with Dr. Howard today!
Cost vs. Cosmetic Dentistry: What’s Right for Me?
Do you have your heart set on getting veneers in San Marcos? Before moving forward with treatment, you must survey all your available choices. Many other cosmetic services can help you achieve stunning results at different price points, including:
Dental Bonding – If you have a minor stain, chip, or gap in your smile, this might be the ideal solution for you. In as little as one hour, Dr. Howard can mask your dental imperfections using composite resin and make you look flawless! Although this option is affordable and quick, it will need to be redone every few years.
Teeth Whitening – There are many reasons why teeth stain or get discolored over time. Luckily, a professional whitening treatment can quickly change the color of your smile. It’s much cheaper than other cosmetic solutions, but it can’t alter the shape or position of your teeth. If those are changes you want to make, then you may want to consider another option.
Veneers – This might be more expensive than other treatments, but it’s the easiest way to completely transform your pearly whites. Veneers can change every aspect of your smile (i.e., color, shape, position) all at once. What’s more, you can enjoy your stunning results for well over a decade with proper care and maintenance!
How to Make Veneers Affordable
Since veneers are considered a form of cosmetic dentistry, they’re generally not covered by dental insurance. That means you’ll need to find an alternative way to pay for your treatment as it’s not viewed as medically necessary. Luckily, we’ve got you covered. If you’re not insured, we can help you find out if you qualify for third-party financing through CareCredit. With this option, you can split up the total cost of veneers in San Marcos into smaller, budget-friendly installments. There are several low-to-interest plans to choose from, meaning you’re guaranteed to find something that works best with your financial situation!
Are you interested in revamping your smile with veneers in San Marcos? Contact our office and schedule a consultation with Dr. Howard today! Once we determine whether or not this option is right for you, we’ll create a treatment plan that works with your budget and do everything we can to keep your total expenses as low as possible!
Veneer FAQs
What Happens to the Teeth Under Veneers?
In order to place veneers on your teeth and for them to look natural, your dentist will need to remove a small portion of enamel. Fortunately, this will not have any negative health effects on your teeth. Your teeth will also be covered with veneers, which means that you won’t have to worry about your teeth being unduly sensitive.
However, this will mean that if your veneers ever fall off, you’ll need to replace them so that your teeth will be protected.
How Long Do Veneers Last?
The lifespan of your veneers can depend heavily on how well you take care of them, so some people can expect to get more out of theirs than others—it’s possible for veneers to last as long as 30 years if you’re lucky. That said, most people can expect their veneers to last for anywhere from 10 to 15 years.
When veneers finally fail, it’s usually due to chips or cracks that appear. For that reason, it’s critically important not to bite down on anything hard enough to crack your veneers.
Do Veneers Feel Like Real Teeth?
Of course, any change in your mouth is likely to take some getting used to. However, once you’ve gotten used to your new veneers, you should be impressed with how realistic they feel.
Our veneers are made from incredibly high-quality materials and are meticulously crafted to match your smile. They’ll fit perfectly onto your teeth, and because enamel is removed to make room, they shouldn’t protrude from your teeth at all.
How Many Veneers Will I Need?
There are some situations where you can get away with using just one or two veneers to address some especially problematic teeth. However, if you’re interested in completely changing the appearance of your smile, it’s usually necessary to cover all of the visible teeth with veneers.
The amount of veneers necessary to do this depends, with some people needing only 6 to 8 veneers to make this happen, while others need around 10 to 12.
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