Your smile is unique, and at eyeSMILE, we believe it should be as radiant and confident as you are. While professional whitening treats color, dental veneers offer a comprehensive “smile makeover.” If you want to correct the shape, size, spacing, or overall harmony of your teeth, veneers provide a highly durable, natural-looking solution right here in downtown Hays.
We believe in complete transparency so you can make informed decisions about your smile. Different materials offer unique advantages in terms of durability, treatment time, and budget.
| Detail | Traditional Porcelain Veneers | Direct Composite Veneers |
|---|---|---|
| Material | High-grade dental porcelain | Durable composite resin |
| Durability | 10 to 15+ years | 5 to 7 years |
| Stain Resistance | Exceptionally high | Moderate |
| Time Needed | 2 visits (requires lab fabrication) | 1 visit (bonded directly in-office) |
| Est. Cost (Hays) | $1,500 – $2,000 per tooth | $800 – $1,000 per tooth |
| Best For | Maximum longevity, severe corrections | Budget-friendly, minor quick fixes |
A veneer is a micro-thin, custom-crafted shell designed to cover the front surface of a tooth. By bonding directly to your natural enamel, it acts as a permanent, flawless shield that masks structural and cosmetic flaws.
The eyeSMILE Step-by-Step Veneers Process
Getting a new smile shouldn’t feel mysterious or stressful. We use advanced digital scanning to make your journey completely precise and comfortable.
1.Your Smile Design Consultation: Visit 1 – Discovery.
We discuss your dream aesthetic—shade, shape, and overall look. Dr. Jones or Dr. Thomas uses high-precision digital scanners (no messy, gooey molds!) to create a 3D model of your mouth and map out your custom treatment plan.
2. Conservative Preparation: Visit 2 – Preparation.
To ensure your veneers sit flush with your gum line and do not look bulky, we buff away a tiny fraction of a millimeter of enamel. We then place temporary veneers so you leave our office with a functional, comfortable, and complete smile while the dental lab hand-crafts your permanent ceramic shells.
3. Seamless Bonding & Refining: Visit 3 – Final Placement.
Once your custom porcelain veneers arrive from our specialized dental laboratory, we check their fit and shade. Using a strong, light-cured resin bonding agent, we permanently secure the veneers to your teeth, polish them to a natural enamel shine, and make any final bite adjustments.
Traditional porcelain veneers are considered irreversible because a very small amount of enamel must be removed to prepare the teeth. Minimal-prep veneers require little to no alteration of your natural teeth, but still represent a long-term commitment to maintaining your smile’s beauty and structural health.
Not at all. We use local numbing agents during the preparation phase to ensure you are completely comfortable. Most patients experience zero pain, reporting only minor, temporary sensitivity to hot and cold temperatures for a few days after their final placement.
Treat them just like natural teeth! Regular brushing with non-abrasive fluoride toothpaste, daily flossing, and scheduling your routine cleanings at our Hays office are all you need. While porcelain is incredibly strong, we recommend avoiding biting directly into hard objects like ice, raw carrots, or hard candies with your veneered teeth.
Yes! Since veneers are typically classified as cosmetic, they are rarely covered by dental insurance. To help make your dream smile accessible, eyeSMILE accepts flexible, low-interest financing options like Sunbit, Cherry Financing or CareCredit. We are happy to walk you through the application process during your initial consultation.
If you are ready to fix chipped, gapped, or permanently stained teeth, let’s design a custom plan tailored to you. Visit our welcoming office on the corner of 13th and Main in downtown Hays, Kansas.