Do you want to change your front teeth? Whether you want to straighten them, remove chips, or brighten them, veneers could be the solution for you, giving you a smile you will love. But can you add veneers to front teeth only?
That's what we are here to tell you! Our guide today tells you if you can add veneers to just your front teeth, how much this costs, and how veneers are applied.
Dental veneers are custom-made shells that sit on the front of your teeth, fixing any cosmetic dental concerns like chips, crooked teeth, or discoloured teeth. You have a few choices of veneers, helping you find the perfect option for your smile. We have more details on the veneers you can choose from below.
Porcelain or traditional veneers are a popular choice, allowing you to create your perfect smile. We apply veneers to sit over the front of your teeth, filling gaps, straightening crooked teeth, and brightening your smile.
To attach porcelain veneers, we must file your teeth to remove some of the enamel. This helps the veneers bond to your teeth and ensures that they fit in your mouth (avoiding the teeth looking too big or 'horsey' for your mouth). Porcelain veneers are an expensive option but can last for ten years or longer with proper care.
Learn more about porcelain veneer treatment options to make sure it's the right treatment for you.
Composite veneers are a cheaper alternative, using a thin resin layer directly to your teeth. We can sculpt the resin into the perfect shape, smoothing out your smile and closing small gaps.
When cured and polished, the resin is hard and performs like natural teeth. You can expect these to last for five to seven years, but we have seen patients keep them for longer, depending on how well they cared for them.
Get more information on composite veneer treatment options.
We love no-prep veneers for patients who want to address issues instantly. These ultra-thin porcelain veneers are applied directly to your teeth without any filing. As they are added straight to your teeth, they are a good choice for covering small teeth or chips.
No-prep veneers will last roughly as long as composite veneers, but there are several brands on the market that allow you to find the perfect option for your budget. You can also find some brands that claim to last for over twenty years, making no-prep veneers an excellent long-term option.
Learn more about our no prep veneer treatments.
Yes, you can add veneers to only your front teeth! Veneers can be added to cover chips in your front teeth, bridge a gap between them, or brighten them if they are more discoloured than other teeth. Some patients choose to only add veneers to their front teeth if they are smaller than other teeth in their smile and want them to match.
While adding veneers to only your front teeth is a good option for some patients, it isn't the best choice for everyone. Patients who have several crooked or chipped teeth with small gaps between them would benefit from adding veneers to more teeth to address all of their issues at once and create the perfect smile.
Most dentists offer a consultation appointment like we do, where you can discuss your smile goals and see whether veneers only on your front teeth is the right choice for you.
No matter which veneer you choose, the process of placing them on your front teeth is similar. Let us walk you through step-by-step how we apply veneers to your front teeth.
During your consultation, we will check whether you are a suitable candidate for veneers and whether this is the right choice for your front teeth. We will also suggest if more veneers should be considered to help create your perfect smile.
For porcelain veneers, we will take impressions of your teeth that we use to create the custom veneers for your smile.
Before we can apply your veneers, we need to prepare your teeth. The most preparation is needed for porcelain veneers, where we will file the layers of enamel away on your teeth to help the veneers bond. The filing makes veneers irreversible, so you must have them replaced every ten years to enjoy normal tooth function. The filing can be uncomfortable, but we offer local anesthetic to ensure you don't feel any pain.
Composite veneers require a light filing, too, helping the resin bond with your teeth. Some patients find this uncomfortable, but anesthetics can be offered to keep you comfortable and pain-free.
For no-prep veneers, we might need to etch the front of your teeth lightly, but this isn't always required.
With porcelain veneers, we need to wait for them to be made so that we will fit you with temporary veneers. These allow you to eat and drink as normal after your teeth have been filed and provide you with a smile while you wait for your permanent one.
When your porcelain veneers are ready, you will be invited to return them to us, where we will remove the temporary veneers and fit your permanent veneers. These are attached quickly, as all the preparation work has been done.
Composite veneers are fitted differently. We take a thin layer of resin and apply it directly to your teeth. We sculpt this to create the new tooth shape, filling in small gaps and brightening your smile. The resin is cured with a light and polished to give them a realistic feel.
No prep veneers can also be fitted immediately after etching your teeth, placing them directly on your front teeth.
Veneers require very little aftercare, making them easy to maintain! You will need to keep your mouth healthy, brushing and flossing regularly to remove food and prevent plaque. We also recommend making regular dental appointments so we can ensure that your mouth is healthy and your veneers are functioning correctly.
Front veneers can last from five to ten years, depending on the type of veneer you choose. No prep and composite resin veneers usually last between five and seven years, although many of our patients find they can last for longer. Caring for your veneers properly can extend their lifespan and increases their value for money.
Porcelain veneers are designed to last longer and can last for ten years. Again, your veneers can last longer, providing that you care for them properly.
How much veneers cost varies depending on the type you choose. Veneer costs are usually advertised per tooth, so you will need to multiply it by the amount of veneers you want for a more accurate cost. We provide all of our patients with an exact cost during our consultation appointment, and you can expect the cost to follow these guidelines:
Porcelain veneers - $1,500 to $2,500 per tooth
Composite veneers - $300 to $600 per tooth
No-prep veneers - $800 to $2000 per tooth
You can also choose to spread the cost of your veneers by paying monthly repayments instead of the full price. During your consultation, we will discuss your payment options with you and allow you to see which option best suits your budget. Some of our payment plans are interest-free, too, so you don't need to worry about hidden costs.
Deciding if it's worth having front teeth veneers is very personal and depends entirely on your smile and what you want to achieve. We think it's worth it to add veneers to your front teeth only if these are the only concerns that you have. However, if your smile has other chips or small gaps, having veneers on just your front teeth can extenuate these issues, making them more noticeable. In these cases, it would be better to add more veneers to cover these imperfections.
While it's more expensive to add more veneers, it can help create a natural smile. During your consultation, we will suggest whether front teeth veneers will be worth it or not and whether a porcelain veneer or other types would be better suited to create your new smile.
Veneers can be added to front teeth only, helping conceal broken teeth and create new ones you will love. How many teeth you choose to cover is a personal decision, but we recommend covering enough to give you a smile you will be proud of. How many teeth that is is up to you! Why not book a consultation with us to learn more about veneers and see what your new smile could look like?
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