Smile Makeover: Materials, Costs, and Benefits

Enhance Your Smile and Confidence with a Stunning Smile Makeover

To achieve a stunning smile makeover, our doctors use high-quality veneers and thin, custom-made shells permanently placed on the front of the teeth to improve their appearance. For some people, having damaged or unsightly front teeth can affect their confidence or self-esteem. Dental veneers may be a cost-effective solution to enhance the appearance of teeth.

This page explains and discusses cosmetic dental veneers, the different materials used to make veneers, their costs and benefits, and the fitting procedure.

It’s well known that people with damaged or unsightly teeth can cause a lifetime of embarrassment and even shame. Some people’s teeth erupt misshapen, deeply stained, or with malformed enamel, where one develops the habit of covering their hand over their mouth when smiling, all of which veneers can mend.

Aging can also cause changes in teeth, from appearance to weakening of enamel. It may cause some sensitivity, which cosmetic veneers can protect and restore while, at the same time, giving a beautiful smile.

Approaching your local dentist about cosmetic dentistry can be intimidating because veneers are not cheap. The good news is that our dental clinics in Mexico offer affordable veneer options.

Common Reasons to Consider a Smile Makeover

• Misshaped teeth
• Chipped and small missing pieces
• In some cases, root canalled teeth
• Discolored teeth, where bleaching is not adequate, such as Tetracycline stain
• Teeth that have been worn and shortened
• Spacing of teeth too far apart
• Thinning teeth
• Crookedness
• Gaps between the teeth

Cosmetic dental veneers can help improve the appearance of a person’s teeth, significantly increasing their confidence. Veneers can benefit people who want a long-term solution to persistent cosmetic concerns, especially those who do not respond to other dental treatments, whitening, braces, or orthodontic treatments.

During placement, a dentist will typically remove a small amount of enamel surface, the thin protective outer covering of the teeth. Only a dentist can remove a dental veneer once it is placed.

Common Materials Used to Make Dental Veneers

 

Porcelain and resin-based are the two most common materials for cosmetic dental veneers. To attach any veneer, porcelain, or resin-based composite, the dentist will remove some enamel from the tooth before placing them.

Porcelain Veneers

Porcelain veneers are a strong, thin overlay that a dentist can place on the tops and sides of the teeth. Porcelain veneers are usually more expensive than resin-based veneers because the material is more robust and looks more natural.

Resin-Based Composite Veneers

Resin-based composite veneers are similar to porcelain veneers but are less expensive and require less enamel removal. Sometimes, a dentist may not have to remove enamel before placing the composite veneer. Cosmetic veneers are not cheap; on average, veneers typically range from $1,000.00 to $2,000.00 per tooth! Imagine your quote for six cosmetic veneers from the fancy boutique cosmetic dental office being $12,000.00; yikes!

At our approved dental offices in Mexico, you can get the same quality of material American dentists use at a much cheaper price. Our dentists fabricate your customized veneers using the same brands and materials as U.S. dentists.

Comparing Porcelain to Resin-Based Composite Dental Veneers

 

Both materials tend to be a permanent decision, as they can interrupt the original enamel to varying degrees. If there is a problem, the tooth must always be treated to cover it again. Porcelain veneers cost more than resin-based veneers, but their appearance is translucent and has a light-reflective quality, mimicking enamel.

Some dentists recommend using an occlusal guard (AKA night guard) to protect your veneers when you unknowingly clench or grind your teeth. A night guard costs around $150.00 in Mexico.

Conditions that Cannot Support Cosmetic Dental Veneers

• Pre-existing large fillings or decayed teeth
• Deep overlapping teeth or severely mal-positioned
• Advanced to severe periodontal disease (can be a candidate sometimes if treated)
• Severe recession with too much dentin (root) exposure
• Severe bruxism (clenching or grinding)

Choosing One Material Over the Other

Your dentist in Mexico will advise you of the pros and cons of different materials. Since porcelain is superior, that’s what most dentists recommend; however, if you are younger and your teeth are vulnerable to re-injury, then porcelain may be recommended. When teeth are worn down and sometimes shortened where you can see yellow on the biting surface, crowns may be needed. Knowing there are viable options to enhance and improve your teeth is reassuring.

If you have questions or need additional information, please Contact Us or Request a Quote to send us your dental inquiry, and we’ll get back to you.