If you want a full-on smile makeover, you might be considering porcelain veneers. But we get it, the idea of an irreversible procedure that involves removing natural tooth enamel can be intimidating for some patients.
That’s where no-prep veneers come in. At Naperville Dental Specialists, Dr. Irene Jovicic offers this minimally invasive traditional porcelain veneers alternative. The cosmetic dental solution can give you a beautiful, natural-looking smile with little to no impact on your natural teeth.
What Are No-Prep Veneers?
First things first, what are no-prep veneers? They’re thin, custom-made porcelain shells that are bonded to the front of your teeth to mask visible cosmetic imperfections like discoloration, chips, and gaps.
While your cosmetic dentist has to remove a little bit of enamel to fit traditional veneers, with no-prep veneers, there’s no drilling, no numbing, and minimal enamel removal. Since the restorations are thinner, they can be bonded directly to your teeth.
9 Benefits of No-Prep Veneers
If you’ve been looking for a traditional porcelain veneers alternative, here are some compelling reasons to consider no-prep veneers:
1. Preserves Your Natural Teeth
Normally, veneer prep involves removing natural enamel to ensure the final porcelain veneer fit. As the name suggests, no-prep veneers are, well, no prep. This means you can get veneers without shaving teeth. Your underlying enamel will remain healthy and strong!
2. Minimally Invasive, Maximally Effective
Because little to no healthy enamel needs to be removed for no-prep veneers, there’s no numbing, no needles, and no discomfort involved. The procedure is stress-free even for patients with dental anxiety.
That said, non-invasive veneers don’t mean ineffective. Dr. Jovicic is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and has advanced training in esthetic smile design. She taps into her expertise to help you achieve a whiter, brighter, more even smile with prepless veneers.
3. No Need for Temporaries
With little to no tooth preparation needed, your teeth will remain intact and functional while your custom veneers are being made. You won’t have to wear temporary veneers and worry about one popping off and revealing a shaved tooth underneath.
4. Largely Reversible
Though traditional porcelain veneers are irreversible, no-prep veneers are not. If you decide you no longer want to have veneers, we can remove them without causing damage to your natural teeth. In fact, your smile will look like it did before the procedure.
5. Natural-Looking Results
Dr. Jovicic combines her artistic eye with advanced digital technology to design veneers that match your teeth, bite, and facial features perfectly. She partners with the best ceramicists in the country and selects the right ceramicist for each individual case to achieve the best possible results.
This careful craftsmanship ensures each veneer has the right shape, color, translucency, and texture, so your smile looks completely natural.
6. Long-Lasting Investment
How long do no-prep veneers last? With proper care, your no-prep veneers can last 15 years or more. At Naperville Dental Specialists, we use top-quality materials and state-of-the-art treatment planning technology to craft veneers that are as durable as they are beautiful.
7. Fixes Multiple Cosmetic Concerns at Once
Just like conventional veneers, no-prep veneers can address multiple cosmetic concerns with a single procedure. They can mask:
- Stains and discoloration
- Chips and cracks
- Mild misalignment and small gaps
- Worn enamel
- Pitting and other surface defects
8. Faster Process
Getting veneers without shaving teeth eliminates a number of steps in the traditional veneer process. This allows you to see your new smile sooner and with fewer appointments.
Here’s how the no-prep veneers procedure works:
- Consultation & Smile Design
At your initial consultation, Dr. Jovicic will evaluate your oral health and chat with you about your smile goals. A team member will take a digital scan of your teeth.Then, if you’re a candidate for no-prep veneers, Dr. Jovicic will perform a custom in-mouth trial smile design mock-up. You’ll be able to see the outcome before you start treatment. - Customization & Craftsmanship
As we noted above, Dr. Jovicic works with the top ceramicists in the United States. She’ll partner with the ideal ceramicist for your case to handcraft your veneers to perfection. Your veneers will even be hand-glazed to mimic the translucency and detail of natural enamel. - Final Placement
When your prepless porcelain veneers are ready, Dr. Jovicic will bond them to your teeth. And that’s it! You’ll leave our office with a straight, gorgeous, radiant smile.
9. You Can Preview Your Future Smile
Don’t just Google “no-prep veneers near me” and go with the first provider. At Naperville Dental Specialists, we prioritize your vision. During your complimentary smile design consultation, Dr. Jovicic will utilize digital technology and cutting-edge techniques to provide a custom in-mouth trial smile design mock-up.
You’ll see a preview of your future smile before any work begins. This eliminates the guesswork and ensures you’ll be completely satisfied with the results.
How Much Do No-Prep Veneers Cost?
Ahh, the million-dollar question: how much do no prep-veneers cost? The final number will depend on your specific needs and treatment plan. At your complimentary consultation, we’ll provide an outline of all fees upfront so there are no surprises.
To make the no-prep veneers cost even more manageable, take advantage of our flexible financing options.
