Veneers – La Crosse, WI

What Are Dental Veneers?

Veneers are thin shells, often only 0.2 to 0.5 mm thick, made of resilient ceramic that can be customized to match, or improve, the size, shape, and color of your natural enamel. Then, they’re cemented to the front surfaces of your teeth to hide cover imperfections, giving you a flawlessly gorgeous smile.

This versatile treatment can be used to address one or several aesthetic concerns, including:

• Chips and cracks
• Stubborn stains
• Mild gaps
• Slight overcrowding
• Worn-down or too-short teeth

The Process of Getting Veneers

This service continues to gain popularity as a convenient and effective way to improve appearances, but before proceeding, you must schedule a consultation with Dr. Saphner to ensure you’re a good candidate. After he has examined your teeth and gums and determined that you can proceed, our team will begin preparing your teeth for your restorations.

This involves removing a small amount of enamel so they fit correctly without looking bulky or causing bite misalignments. Then, we will take digital impressions of your mouth, which will be sent to a dental laboratory to begin creating the customized covers. It can take a couple of weeks for them to arrive, so we may place temporary veneers to safeguard your smile during the wait.

Once your completed restorations are delivered, we’ll schedule a final fitting and cement them in place before sending you home with your beautifully upgraded grin!

The Benefits of Veneers

There are several excellent reasons to consider getting veneers in La Crosse, including:

• Lifelike materials. The customizable porcelain is designed to look as lifelike as possible for seamless results.
• Boosted confidence. Masking dental imperfections enhances your appearance so you look and feel like the most self-assured, attractive version of yourself.
• Durable results. The ceramic is less porous than enamel, meaning your veneers are less likely to sustain additional chips, cracks, or develop discoloration and can help shield the underlying teeth from harm.
• Long-lasting outcomes. These restorations can last 20+ years if properly cared for, making them an excellent long-term investment.
• Easy maintenance. Preserving your cosmetics can be as simple as brushing and flossing twice daily, avoiding dark, hard, or sticky foods, and visiting our team for a routine checkup every 6 months.

Understanding the Cost of Veneers

Most dental insurance plans don’t cover the cost of services that are intended to improve your looks more than your oral health, such as veneers. However, every plan is different, and there may be exceptions, such as if the restorations are deemed medically necessary to preserve your teeth.

But our team also understands that not everyone carries dental insurance, and we don’t want your current financial situation to prevent you from obtaining the flawless smile you’ve always dreamed of. That’s why we offer the following options to help make services more affordable:

• In-House Membership. For a flat annual or monthly fee, you can join our All Smiles Club to gain access to routine preventive care and additional discounts on other treatments we offer.
• Flexible Financing. We also happily accept low- to no-interest payment plans through CareCredit, which allow you to divide your total invoice into more manageable installments if your application is approved.