Porcelain Veneers in Calgary
Porcelain veneers can transform chipped, discolored, or unevenly shaped teeth into a smile you're proud to show off. Custom made to fit your teeth exactly, veneers offer a natural looking, long lasting cosmetic solution. Book a consultation with Royal Oak Smiles today.
About Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain veneers are thin, custom made shells bonded to the front surface of your teeth, designed to correct chips, gaps, discoloration, and minor misalignment all at once. For patients wanting a simpler change, teeth whitening or composite bonding may be a better fit, but tooth porcelain veneers offer a more complete, permanent transformation for teeth that need more than a surface level fix. At Royal Oak Smiles, every veneer case starts with a smile design consultation to plan your exact results before treatment begins.
What is Condition
Patients typically consider porcelain veneers when they're unhappy with the shape, color, or spacing of their front teeth, whether due to permanent staining that doesn't respond to whitening, chips from an old injury, gaps, or teeth that appear uneven. For less significant concerns, composite bonding may address the issue at a lower cost, but veneers are often the better solution for a complete, long lasting smile transformation.
Symptoms and Causes
- Permanent staining that doesn't respond to whitening treatments
- Chipped, cracked, or worn front teeth
- Small to moderate gaps between teeth
- Uneven or misshapen teeth
- Wanting a complete smile transformation rather than a single fix
What to Expect
Treatment begins with a smile design consultation, where your dentist discusses your goals and takes impressions to plan your exact veneer shape and shade. A small amount of enamel is prepared on each tooth to keep the veneer looking natural, not bulky. Temporary veneers are placed while your custom porcelain veneers are crafted, typically over one to two weeks, before your final veneers are bonded into place.
Why Choose Royal Oak Smiles
Our team of three dentists designs every veneer case with careful attention to your natural smile, so your results look refined, not artificial. We're open evenings until 8 PM Monday through Thursday, plus weekends, so consultations fit around your schedule. We direct bill most major Alberta insurance providers and are a participating provider for CDCP and NIHB.
Consultation and Procedure Fee
The cost of porcelain veneers depends on the number of teeth being treated and the complexity of your case. We'll provide a clear cost estimate after your smile design consultation. We direct bill most major Alberta insurance providers, and offer flexible financing options.
Recovery Timeline
There is no recovery period needed after veneers are placed, since the procedure is minimally invasive. Some patients experience mild sensitivity for a few days after enamel preparation, which typically resolves quickly.
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Reviews
Royal Oak Smiles holds a 4.7 star rating from over 368 Google reviews, reflecting the quality and care patients experience throughout their smile transformation.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Care for veneers the same way you care for natural teeth, regular brushing and flossing, along with routine checkups. Avoid biting extremely hard foods directly with veneered teeth to protect them long term.
Cost depends on the number of teeth being treated and the complexity of your case. We'll provide a clear estimate after your smile design consultation.
With proper care, porcelain veneers typically last 10 to 15 years or longer.
Veneers are considered a cosmetic treatment and are typically not covered by dental insurance, though coverage varies by plan. We can help confirm your specific coverage.
A thin, custom made porcelain shell is bonded to the front surface of your tooth after a small amount of enamel is prepared, creating a natural looking, permanent improvement to your smile.
Book Your Appointment
Ready to transform your smile? Book your veneer consultation with Royal Oak Smiles today.