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Some surprises in life are fun and exciting like a birthday party, but others can be distressing and unpleasant like an unexpected bill. Before you dive into a certain treatment or buy a product, it\u2019s wise to do your own research and find out what you need to know: both positive and negative. Likewise, if you are interested in getting veneers in Winthrop<\/a>, you should know a few things in advance!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are facts you need to consider while making your decision so that you\u2019re not surprised in a bad way later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Fact #1: Veneers Are Remarkably Durable and Lifelike.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In the past, you might have seen older relatives or people who obviously had veneers placed. Clearly, these covers are only worthwhile if they look natural and last a decent amount of time. These days, veneers consist of precisely crafted porcelain, which reflects light like real teeth. Plus, veneers can be either custom shaded to match the surrounding teeth or whitened. As a result, most people don\u2019t even realize that veneers are there\u2014just look at most celebrities!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to being beautiful and natural looking, veneers can withstand the wear and tear of normal life. As long as you don\u2019t abuse them by biting excessively hard foods like ice or popcorn kernels or neglect your oral hygiene, they can last for up to 20 years before needing replacement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fact #2: Veneers Are Generally Not Covered by Dental Insurance.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before you commit to veneers, you need to understand the cost and methods of payment available to you. Unlike root canals, fillings, or preventive care, veneers are considered elective or optional, meaning your dental insurance policy likely won\u2019t pay for part of the overall cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, you can use your flexible spending account (FSA) or health savings account (HSA) money, which is tax-free, to pay for veneers. Also, many dental offices accept payment through CareCredit, one of the country\u2019s most trusted financing companies. Instead of handing over a lump sum upfront, you can divide the total into easier monthly payments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fact #3: Veneers Usually Take Just 2 Appointments to Complete.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You may initially think achieving a perfect smile may take months and months of intensive treatment, but veneers can overcome multiple flaws with one treatment. Typically, the process takes one appointment for preparing your teeth and taking impressions and one more to actually have your custom veneers attached. Although you must wait a few weeks in between, you\u2019ll have temporary veneers placed to protect your teeth in the meantime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fact #4: Veneers Do Involve Permanent Changes to Your Teeth.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Altering your teeth can feel final and intimidating. After all, once that enamel is gone, it\u2019s gone for good. However, when it comes to getting a veneer, a tiny sliver of the front enamel needs to be taken away to make room for the thin sheet of porcelain. Fortunately, this amount totals only about 0.5mm. Although this change means you can\u2019t reverse the procedure, pretty much everyone who gets veneers doesn\u2019t want to! Getting their ideal smile is worth wearing veneers for the rest of their life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hopefully, when you see your finished teeth with your personalized veneers, you\u2019ll be happily surprised by how amazing your smile looks and how confident you feel, but not unpleasantly shocked by other parts. With this knowledge in mind, you can prepare other questions for your dentist when you meet during your consultation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brooks Dental has a long history of serving patients from Winthrop and other surrounding areas. We opened in 1959 with Dr. Barry Brooks, who was later joined by his son, Dr. Howard Brooks<\/a>. Several years ago, Dr. Stephanie Brooks, Dr. Howard\u2019s daughter and Dr. Barry\u2019s granddaughter, came onboard, excited to carry on the family legacy of excellence. Before starting any treatment, we take the time to answer any and all questions and explain the financial and other details to you. Would you like to schedule a veneers consultation? Call us at 617-846-1811 or click here<\/a> to contact us online.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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