Transform Your Smile with Porcelain Veneers

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Veneers are custom-made shells that fit over the front surfaces of your teeth. They conceal cracks, chips, stains and other cosmetic imperfections.

The cost of veneers depends on various factors such as the type of veneer, the number of veneers, the dentist and location. Based on data from the Australian Dental Association (ADA), the cost of porcelain Veneer (item556, 578x2) in Melbourne is between $1,600 to $2,000 or more per veneer. This cost may vary depending on the complexity of the treatment and the individual case. Our dental clinic in Wheelers Hill offer payment plan options and discount for those who needed a few veneers. Contact Atlas Smiles Dental in Wheelers Hill for more information.

Dental veneers are popular for restoring the strength and appearance of teeth that may be:

• Crooked
• Poorly shaped
• Gapped
• Discoloured
• Chipped or worn
• Cracked or broken

Veneers can be applied in a simple procedure that only requires a few visits and involves no major surgery. The procedure for a veneer may involve the following steps:

1. Diagnosis: You should first have a consultation with our dentist where you discuss your desired results and your treatment options. During the appointment, our dentist may take x-rays or impressions of your mouth and teeth.
2. Preparation: At your next appointment, our dentist will trim approximately ½ millimetre of enamel off your tooth before making an impression of your tooth. Options such as local anaesthetic can be used to reduce pain and numb the area.
3. Creation: 2 - 4 weeks after your impression is sent off to the dental lab, you will receive your newly constructed veneers. While you wait for your permanent teeth to be created, you can also ask our dentist about tooth coloured temporary resin veneers.
4. Bonding Placement: In order to prepare your tooth to receive the veneer, our dentist will clean, polish, and etch your tooth. Roughening the surface of your tooth by etching helps to strengthen the bonding.
5. Placement: Our dentist will then apply a special cement to the veneer before placing it on your tooth. Once it is in the correct position, your veneer will be photopolymerised. A particular light beam is used to activate the chemicals in the cement, which causes the cement to harden quickly and finalise the bonding of the veneer to your tooth.
6. Adjustments: our dentist will then make any needed final adjustments.

The difference between composite and porcelain veneers is that composite veneers are made of resin that is shaped and bonded to the tooth, while porcelain veneers are thin shells of porcelain that are attached to the tooth.

• Composite veneers require less preparation, cost less and are easier to repair than porcelain veneers.
• Porcelain veneers are stronger, more durable and last longer than composite veneers. They also look more natural and are more resistant to stains.
• Composite veneers are more prone to chipping, cracking and staining over time. They also have a shoter lifespan.
• Porcelain veneer cannot be repaired, so they must be replaced if damaged. They also take longer to complete the treatment and are more expensive than composite veneers.

Veneers are perfect for patients whose teeth are naturally yellow or have a grey cast and can’t achieve a white smile with bleaching. They are also a solution for patients suffering from a chip or crack in their tooth to repair the shape and protect the tooth from further problems. Veneers improve the appearance of teeth while also protecting and strengthening them.

If you are looking at porcelain veneers, you should have:

• Good periodontal and oral health
• Proper oral care and hygiene, such as brushing and flossing daily
• A sufficient amount of healthy enamel on your tooth

It’s important to visit an exceptional dentist that provides a high-quality, reliable solution for your dental treatment. Poor quality veneers can often lead to costly maintenance and ongoing dentist visits, as well more noticeable and less natural veneers. By visiting Atlas Smiles Dental dentist in Wheelers Hill, you are assured quality care and reduced and capped fees on dental veneers.

Applying veneers requires removing a very minimal part of the enamel. So, once you have applied the veneers, you require to maintain them. Veneers will last between 10 to 15 years however it can depend on if you practice a good oral health routine. Regular brushing, flossing and using mouthguards when playing sports are some of the ways you can keep the veneers in good condition.

Once the enamel of the tooth has been reshaped and prepared for a dental veneer, this is irreversible. For this reason, some patients may like to consider alternative, less permanent treatments, such as teeth whitening or dental bonding.

If you are simply experiencing discolouration and you would like to brighten your smile, you may like to consider teeth whitening. In-practice teeth whitening products that are applied by a dental professional can give you fast results for a beaming smile.

Similar to dental veneers, dental bonding helps to improve the appearance of chipped or undesirably shaped teeth. While a roughing and shaping of your tooth is required, dental bonding is a reversible treatment.

It typically takes two visits to have veneers applied. The length of the visits will depend on how many veneers that patient chooses to have placed. There is often a waiting period of 2 - 4 weeks for patients to receive their new veneers from the dental lab. 

Which veneer is best for you will depend on your budget, your desired results and your lifestyle. Both composite and porcelain veneers can offer a new, improved smile without complicated surgery.

Porcelain veneers have an uncanny ability to look almost indistinguishably life-like, mimicking your natural teeth. Porcelain veneers are known for their durability and resistance to stains, as they can last 10-15 years with proper care and regular dental check-ups.

However, porcelain veneers cost significantly more than composite. Porcelain veneers cost more because of the material used, and the time it takes to apply and create them. Composite veneers can be bonded directly to the tooth in just one visit, while the overall fit, appearance and colour of porcelain veneers are custom-made by a dental technician in a laboratory. Unlike composite veneers, porcelain veneers cannot be repaired. If chipped or broken, they must be replaced.

The advantages of composite veneers include the significantly lower cost and the ability to be repaired. Composite veneers are roughly half the cost of porcelain veneers.

As with any dental treatment, there may be some discomfort during the procedure for porcelain veneers. You may experience some discomfort when the tooth enamel is removed, however the placement of both porcelain and composite veneers is typically pain-free. For porcelain veneers, our dentist will administer local anaesthetic to numb your tooth before removing any enamel.

Dental veneers are a popular choice due to their low maintenance and the need for relatively little changes to be made to the existing teeth. They generally require less removal of the tooth enamel than dental crowns, and good oral hygiene is the only maintenance required (unless chipping occurs) once they have been bonded to the teeth. Other benefits of veneers include:

• Improved self-esteem
• Enhanced self-confidence
• A lasting solution
• Low maintenance
• A natural looking smile
• Pain-free treatment
• Strengthened tooth structure

The price of dental veneers can differ depending on several factors. Factors that can affect the cost of veneers can include which material you choose for your veneers and the location of the tooth receiving the veneer. For example, composite veneers are a more affordable option than porcelain veneers, and often having a veneer applied to a front tooth costs more than that of a less visible tooth. The location that you choose to receive treatment will also affect the cost of dental veneers. 

Most private health insurance will not cover veneers, as insurance typically doesn't provide benefits for cosmetic dentistry. However, you might want to try smile.com.au dental cover may cover veneers and you can benefit immediately on cosmetic dentistry by joining. 

Proper daily oral hygiene habits, such as brushing and flossing, are necessary to maintain your veneers. Many dentists also suggest limiting coffee and other foods that can stain your teeth. Your smile.com.au dentist may suggest polishing your veneers to ensure both your veneers and teeth are thoroughly clean. If you play contact sports, you should protect your teeth by wearing a mouthguard.

With proper care, porcelain veneers will last at least 10 years and up to 12 - 25 years, while composite veneers last 4 - 8 years on average. No matter the material, veneers will need to be replaced at some point. 

Yes, veneers can fall off or get damaged over time. In some cases, veneers may start to separate from your teeth when the bonding materials breaks down. Veneers may also fall off due to tooth decay, teeth grinding, or problems with your gums.

You can eat anything you normally would with veneers, however you should avoid certain foods if you are wearing temporary veneers, such as:

• Hard food like ice, candy, and apples
• Sticky food like taffy and other sweets
• Crunchy food like nuts, seeds, and bread with a hard crust

Veneers will not damage or ruin your teeth if they are placed by our highly experienced dentist. By Atlas Smiles Dental dentist, you can be assured of quality care and reduced and capped fees on dental veneers. Veneers can actually protect healthy teeth from wear and tear caused by grinding and erosion.