Cosmetic Dentistry

Porcelain Veneers

Your confident smile is our goal. To get it you’ll need healthy teeth and healthy gums, and you’ll need a dentist with cosmetic dentistry expertise – to get the shape, position, and color of your teeth just right for you. Whether you need porcelain veneers or a full-mouth restoration, Dr. Forbes and the team at Capital Dental Design in Richmond can help you every step of the way.

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Porcelain Veneers

A bright smile can influence your life in so many ways. For example, it can increase your self-esteem and confidence, which can even impact your career and relationships. A smile you feel confident about can help you feel more at ease, not only with yourself, but with friends and strangers, too.  At Capital Dental Design we believe in optimal oral health and the power of your smile being a reflection of your positivity, and a vehicle for joy. As well as helping you realize your aesthetic vision for your idea of a perfect smile, we are fully committed to helping you develop and maintain a smile that is as radiantly healthy as possible.

One of the most effective treatment options for correcting an imperfect smile is porcelain veneers. Porcelain veneers can be used to correct a variety of issues, including correcting small chips or cracks in your teeth, filling small gaps between your front teeth, correcting small stains, or correcting misshapen teeth. Regardless of your reason for needing veneers, the end result will be a beautiful smile that will enhance your facial features, take years off your appearance, and give you greater confidence.

To learn more about porcelain veneers, please refer to the following, or schedule an appointment today. We proudly serve patients throughout Richmond and the surrounding area, including neighborhoods like Southampton, Stratford Hills, Westover Hills, Bon Air, Libbie and Grove, Church Hill, The Fan, Westham, Museum District, and Mooreland Farms.

At Capital Dental Design, we are committed to providing you with effective, considerate care and helping you get the bright, beautiful smile you have always wanted!

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Advantages of Veneers

There are several unique and important advantages to having porcelain veneers, which include the following:

  • Veneers correct numerous problems at once, eliminating the time and expense that would be necessary for multiple cosmetic treatments
  • Porcelain veneers are available in a range of colors that guarantee your smile looks natural and sparkles
  • Provided you take good care of your teeth and schedule regular dental examinations, your veneers will last a decade or more
  • Placement of the veneers will not weaken your teeth and will cause little to no discomfort
  • Increase the overall strength of your teeth, which reduces your risk of developing oral health issues in the future
  • Once your veneers are in place, you can immediately begin to enjoy your improved smile, which may increase your confidence, improve your social life, and may even create new professional opportunities
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Porcelain Veneer Process

The porcelain veneer placement process will begin with an initial consultation, during which Dr. Forbes will evaluate and scan your mouth to determine if a porcelain veneer is the right treatment option for you. If so, Dr. Forbes will take pictures of your smile and evaluate the shape and color of your tooth so the restoration will look and feel natural and not disturb your bite alignment. Next, we will numb the tooth and remove a small amount of enamel. Dental sedation is also available to ensure you experience minimal discomfort and are able to remain relaxed while the procedure is performed.

Once your tooth is prepped, we will take and send impressions and photos to our partner lab where your porcelain veneer will be designed. While the veneer is being crafted, we will place a temporary restoration so you can continue eating a regular diet and avoid discomfort. Once your veneer is finished, we will remove the temporary restoration and attach the veneer.

Aftercare Instructions

Fortunately, you will not have to follow special aftercare instructions following placement of your porcelain veneers, although it may be possible that the reason this procedure was necessary in the first place is that you have not been taking proper care of your oral health. Make a habit of brushing and flossing your teeth twice daily and follow a balanced diet that is not overloaded with foods that are sugary or acidic. Additional steps you can take include drinking more water, especially after every meal, and using a fluoride mouthwash and/or toothpaste.

Finally, the most important step you can take to preserve your oral health and avoid the need for procedures like porcelain veneers is to schedule a regular examination with us at least twice a year, or with greater regularity if you are at an increased risk of developing oral health issues. These visits ensure that Dr. Forbes can evaluate your oral health and identify issues before they develop into something worse. They also allow us to perform one of our three types of dental exams: a limited exam (for specific concerns), comprehensive exam (thorough examination of your overall oral health followed by treatment recommendations), or our signature exam (which includes the comprehensive exam as well as a full head and neck exam and ideas for a Digital Smile Design).

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Cost of Porcelain Veneers

Several factors will determine the total cost of your porcelain veneers, such as the number of teeth that require veneers, whether multiple procedures and appointments are necessary, if dental sedation is required, and whether the procedure is covered (and if so, how much) by your dental insurance plan. Prior to scheduling any procedure, we will discuss the anticipated costs, verify your benefits (if applicable) to determine out-of-pocket costs, and answer any questions you may have about billing.

If you are not covered under a dental insurance plan, or if you are simply interested in saving money, consider joining the Capital Dental Design Membership Plan. Although we make every effort to keep our services affordable for all patients, joining our membership plan allows us to save you even more money by covering the cost of preventive care such as cleanings, exams, and routine x-rays. We also offer discounts of 10-15% on other dental services offered at our clinic. To learn more about our membership plan, payment options, or anticipated costs, contact our office today!

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At Capital Dental Design in Richmond, one of the main things our patients love about us is that we are a patient-centered practice. We treat our patients like family, which means we take the time to understand who you are, your medical and oral health history, and your oral health goals, because doing so allows us to do everything we can to help you and your family reach those goals.

If you have not joined us as a patient yet and/or if you would like to schedule an appointment to determine whether porcelain veneers are right for you, contact us today online or call us directly at (804) 320-8894.

We are here to brighten your smile and provide you with the personalized care you deserve!