Dr. Marianne Cohan and our team at Summerlin Dental Solutions know your smile is an important part of your appearance; it can be a source of pride or embarrassment. Everyone deserves beautiful, straight teeth that complement their features, but few are born with natural dental perfection. Fortunately, cosmetic dentistry has come a long way in recent years, with veneers making it possible to make over your smile completely.
With dental veneers, the smile of your dreams can become a reality. These thin, wafer-like shells are crafted of porcelain and completely customized to fit your smile. Once your tooth size, shape, and color have been determined, veneers are adhered to the surface of your natural tooth, instantly transforming your appearance. What used to be a secret of the rich and famous is now highly accessible to dental patients around the world.
Benefits of dental veneers
Appearance
Dental veneers are very natural in appearance and virtually undetectable to other people. Their non-porous surfaces make them resistant to staining, which ensures they do not change color over time.
Improvements
Dental veneers can be used to improve the appearance of many kinds of imperfections. In fact, an entirely new smile can be crafted from veneers, to cover up chipped teeth, discoloration, and gaps between teeth.
Durability
Veneers are long-lasting cosmetic enhancements that can survive many years with appropriate care and maintenance. They are specially fabricated to be resistant to scratches and chipping, which makes them a practical solution for the average person.
Flexibility
Dental veneers are highly adaptable. You can opt for only a single veneer to repair a chipped or cracked tooth, or you can modify multiple teeth at once for a smile makeover.
Considerations
Keep in mind that cosmetic treatments like dental veneers are secondary to primary dental care. You must have healthy teeth and disease-free gums to be a candidate for cosmetic procedures. An initial consultation at our convenient Las Vegas office will reveal any underlying decay or other problems that must be addressed prior to getting veneers. Give us a call today!
Can Veneers Improve My Smile?
Q1: What cosmetic problems can porcelain veneers fix?
Veneers can transform teeth that are stained, chipped, cracked, slightly crooked, gapped, worn down, or unevenly shaped. They cover the entire front surface of the tooth, allowing Dr. Cohan to change the color, shape, size, and alignment appearance in just two to three appointments.
Q2: How many veneers do I need for a smile transformation?
Most patients at Summerlin Dental Solutions get 4 to 8 veneers on their upper front teeth (the ones visible when you smile). Some comprehensive makeovers include 10 to 12 veneers. Dr. Cohan customizes the number based on your smile width and goals.
Q3: Will porcelain veneers look fake or obvious?
Not when placed by an AACD-accredited cosmetic dentist like Dr. Cohan. She selects porcelain that mimics the translucency, color variation, and surface texture of natural teeth. Friends and family will notice your smile looks amazing but will not be able to tell you have veneers.
Q4: How long do porcelain veneers last?
With proper care, porcelain veneers from Summerlin Dental Solutions last 15 to 25 years. This exceptional longevity is due to the high-quality porcelain materials used and Dr. Cohan’s precise bonding technique.
Q5: Is the veneer process painful?
No. Tooth preparation is done under local anesthesia, so you feel no pain. Some patients experience mild sensitivity for a few days after the temporary veneers are placed. The final veneers are bonded comfortably. Sedation is available for patients who want extra relaxation.
Q6: How much do veneers cost at Summerlin Dental Solutions?
Porcelain veneers typically cost $1,200 to $2,500 per tooth depending on the complexity and materials. A set of 4 to 8 veneers represents a significant investment, and we offer 0% interest financing through HFD to make the cost manageable.
Q7: Can I still eat normally with veneers?
Yes. You can eat virtually everything you normally eat. However, avoid biting directly into very hard objects (ice, hard candy, pen caps) and do not use your teeth as tools. These precautions apply to natural teeth as well.
Q8: Do veneers stain like natural teeth?
Porcelain veneers are highly stain-resistant — significantly more so than natural enamel. They will not yellow from coffee, tea, or wine the way natural teeth do. However, the bonding material at the edges can discolor over time, so good oral hygiene remains important.
Q9: Can veneers be whitened if they become dull over time?
No, porcelain cannot be bleached. However, professional polishing at Summerlin Dental Solutions can restore surface luster. If veneers become significantly discolored or damaged after many years, they can be replaced with new ones.
Q10: Am I a good candidate for veneers?
You may be a good candidate if your teeth are structurally sound but cosmetically flawed. Patients with severe grinding, active gum disease, or insufficient enamel may need preliminary treatment first. Dr. Cohan provides an honest assessment during your cosmetic consultation.
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GET TO KNOW YOUR BEST DENTIST IN SUMMERLIN
Dr. Marianne Cohan was voted The Best Dentist/ Dental Office and Best Cosmetic Dentist from The Las Vegas Review-Journal in 2020 and 2021. She received her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 1992.
With an emphasis on cosmetic dentistry, complete makeovers, and implant dentistry, Dr. Cohan is committed to continuing education and feels that we never stop learning. Dr. Cohan takes pride in using high-powered magnification to perform minimally invasive restorative dentistry. She uses all the latest technological advances including digital radiography, digital photography, computer simulations, and high-resolution pictures of your proposed treatment on 55-inch screens. She also utilizes CBCT (cone beam) and laser technology.
Dr. Cohan is always available to her patients and is available for any dental emergency.
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