Veneers – Frisco, TX

Initial Consultation

Your first appointment is your cosmetic consultation. We’ll take some X-rays and detailed photographs of your teeth, smile and facial features. Dr. Ali or Dr. Kraipak will examine your mouth to determine if veneers are an appropriate treatment for you. This appointment is also your opportunity to ask any questions you may have.

We will take some impressions that will serve as the basis for creating a wax mockup of your new smile. Our photographs and a list of your smile enhancement goals serve as critical feedback for our master ceramists, who will design your restorations in wax. Our design process is based on facially guided design, where we alter the smile to complement and enhance your facial features.

Mock-Up & Preparation

At your second visit, Dr. Ali or Dr. Kraipak will try the wax mock-up on your teeth, keeping your treatment goals in mind. This also gives you a smile preview to test drive your new look so you can provide us with vital feedback regarding any changes that you may want to incorporate into the final design.

We will then remove a very small amount of tooth enamel (0.3-0.5mm) to ensure that your veneers lay flush with your surrounding teeth, giving you the most natural-looking results. Provisional (temporary) veneers will be placed on your teeth to protect them and give you an accurate idea of what your permanent new smile will look like.

If you have any further thoughts about the design of your veneers, such as their color, shapes, and texture, we will incorporate that into your temporary veneers. Once the design is finalized, we will make an impression of your temporary veneers to serve as a guide to our master ceramists, who will base the final veneers off of the precise design of your temporaries.

Permanent Placement of Veneers

When your permanent veneers are ready, you’ll return to our office for your third appointment. After removing the temporaries, the permanent veneers will be attached to your teeth with a non-permanent paste. We’ll take some photos and let you review your new look. Once you give the go-ahead, we will permanently bond the porcelain veneers to your teeth. You’ll leave our office with a brand-new smile!

Check-In & Final Adjustments

You will return to our office three to four days after the third visit for us to make any adjustments to your smile and take final photographs of it. You will also be fitted with a new nightguard to protect your veneers and ensure they last as long as possible.

How Long Does the Process Take?

The treatment timeline varies from patient to patient. Often, it depends on how busy our practice is and which appointments slots are convenient for your schedule.  From beginning to end, the entire process may take three to four weeks. However, if you are in a hurry because you have a special event coming up or other unique circumstances, let our team know. We’ll do our best to expedite the process. 

Veneers vs. Other Cosmetic Dental Services: Comparing the Costs

There are several ways that your cosmetic dentist in Frisco can transform your smile and give you the confidence boost you deserve. Of course, each of these treatments comes at its own price point and can accomplish different things for your pearly whites. Let’s compare the cost of veneers to some of our other  cosmetic dentistry  services:

• Clear aligners  – If you’re looking to fix misaligned or crooked teeth, you may have considered  clear aligners  like Invisalign or ClearCorrect. While these options straighten your teeth with bulky metal braces, they can cost thousands of dollars. Not to mention, results will likely take more than a year. Orthodontics also cannot change the color or shape of your teeth, only their alignment.
• Teeth whitening  – Professional  teeth whitening  is one of our most affordable cosmetic options, and in-office can be completed in a single appointment. Like orthodontics, though, whitening is also limited in terms of the aesthetic dental issues it can correct.
• Cosmetic dental bonding  – Bonding can fix several dental imperfections in one simple procedure, and it costs less than veneers. However, it’s better suited for minor flaws, and the results will have to be redone every five years or so.
• Veneers  – Although veneers aren’t exactly cheap, they’re worth the investment if you truly want a Hollywood smile. Veneers can conceal virtually every cosmetic issue you may have with your teeth, including chips, cracks, gaps, stains, and even slightly crooked teeth. In most cases, the treatment only takes three appointments, and your results can last for 15-20 years or longer with the right care.

How to Make Veneers More Affordable

Dental insurance is unlikely to cover veneers, as they are not typically considered “medically necessary.” Don’t worry – at Plush Dentistry, we offer plenty of ways to make veneers in Frisco affordable, including:

• Veneers special offer  – We’re currently running an  offer  where, if you receive four or more veneers from us, we knock $1,000 off the price!
• CareCredit financing  – If you qualify for one of CareCredit’s flexible payment plans, you can split up the cost of your veneers into monthly chunks that can fit into practically any budget.
• In-house membership plan  – For only $30 a month, our  in-house membership plan  covers the same basic care that dental insurance does, as well as cosmetic services that insurance does not (such as veneers). There are also no deductibles, yearly maximums, or waiting periods to worry about – just sign up and start saving!