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Minimal Prep Veneers Explained By Dr. Niall Vallely
What are Minimal Prep Veneers?
Minimal Prep Veneers Explained By Dr. Niall Vallely
Minimal prep veneers involve slightly adjusting your teeth to fit thin sheets of porcelain over the front of your teeth.
This will transform your smile! (see our before and afters below)
Minimal prep veneers are made in our dental laboratory. We will first of all take impressions and scans of your teeth, send them to our lab and we will begin make your veneers out of porcelain.
Before you make any decisions on treatments, we offer free consultations, so we can assess your situation and give you your options.
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What Can Minimal Prep Veneers Achieve?
Minimal prep veners can:
- Fill in gaps in your teeth
- Make your teeth brighter (or longer if that's required)
The people who opt for veneer treatment range from 21 years and upward.
Patients come to us with chipped teeth, discoloured teeth, worn teeth and many other issues. In the majority of cases minimal prep veneers can cover these imperfections and transform your smile.
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Cost Of Minimal Prep Veneers
The cost of minimal prep veneers is €700 per tooth.
We offer payment plans on treatments over €1,000.
50% deposit is required and we accept a minimum payment of €150 per month.
We also offer financing via humm - which make it even easier to pay.
More information can be found on our pricing page.
Benefits of Minimal Prep Veneers
Improve The Cosmetic Appearance Of Your Teeth
Keep Natural Tooth Structure Intact
Require Fewer Visits To The Dentist Before Applying The Veneer
Deliver A Natural Looking Smile
Preserve Tooth Structure
Allow The Natural Colour Of The Tooth To Remain Visible
Smile With Confidence :)
Correct Undesired Imperfections
The Minimal Prep Veneer Process
- The Initial Consultation
- The Process
- Maintenance
- The Results
The Initial Consultation
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The Initial Consultation
At your initial consultation your cosmetic dentist will discuss all the options you have to achieve a beautiful smile.
A fully costed treatment plan will be provided - or several plans if there is more than one option.
Photographs will be taken so the digital smile design process can begin so you can get to see how your smile can look before any treatment is started.
Often moulds or scans of your teeth will be taken so a protype of your veneers can be fabricated.
The Process
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The Process
After your cosmetic dentist decides you are suitable for minimal prep veneers the planning and design begins!
A digital smile design is created after discussions between you and the dentist on how you'd like your smile to be.
Once the digital smile design is approved then a 3D prototype of your veneers are made. These will be tried in so you can see what your veneers could look like.
Once you are happy with the design then your dentist uses a guided technique to adjust your teeth and a scan is taken and sent to the lab to have your veneers made.
A couple of weeks later you will return to have the veneers bonded.
Maintenance
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Maintenance
Minimal Prep veneers are maintained just like your own teeth.
At home regular brushing and flossing is essential.
Frequent visits to your hygienist and dentist are also very important.
The better you care for your veneers the longer they will last. Find out more about the longevity of your veneers at 'How Long Do Veneers Last?'
The Results
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The Results
We have transformed the smiles (and confidence) of many patients around Ireland.
Watch the video of our lovely patient - Lynda Karl in this panel and check out our 'Veneers - Before and After' page.
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Check Out our Happy Minimal Prep Veneer Patients
We have improved 1,000's of smiles using minimal prep veneers in our Dublin (Red Cow), Dublin 2 (Aungier Street), Limerick and Galway clinics.
But don't take our word for it!
Ready for the Next Step? Book Your Free Consultation
Our team of experienced cosmetic dentists are waiting to hear from you. Book your free consultation today.
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13-16 Redmond's Hill, Aungier Street, Dublin 2, D02 RP46
The Red Cow Complex, Naas Rd, Fox-And-Geese, Dublin, D22 KV24
Old Quarter House, Little Ellen St, Limerick, V94 D72V
28, Briarhill Business Park, Galway, H91 C9DR
Commonly Asked Questions
How much do minimal prep veneers cost?
€700 per tooth. Check out our veneer price list page for more information.
Who are minimal prep veneers for?
- Those who want to conservatively correct their smiles
- Patients seeking improvements in symmetry and alignment
- Those who want to conceal: crooked, uneven, gapped or chipped teeth
- When an improvement in colour or shade of teeth is required
Am I suitable for minimal prep veneers?
Your cosmetic dentist will advise you if minimal prep veneers are the best choice for you.
Minimal prep veneers are an excellent, conservative option but not everyone is suitable.
At the end of the treatment, it's important that you have a smile that you love. If this can be better achieved by different means you will be advised.
What materials are minimal prep veneers made out of?
Minimal prep veneers are made out of a reinforced porcelain material of a tough but beautiful resin.
If I am not suitable for minimal prep veneers do I have any other options?
Absolutely.
Other options you may have are veneers in a day, dental bonding, Invisalign or 6 month braces treatment.
Your cosmetic dentist will guide you to which option is best for you.
All of these great treatments are available at 3Dental.
Are there any age limits?
People over 21 years of age are suitable for minimal prep veneers.
Are my teeth shaved right down?
No. The process of minimal prep veneers involves reshaping your enamel slightly.
This is done in a very controlled way using guides.
A very small amount of enamel is adjusted and sometimes no adjustment is required at all.
Which is better - bonding or veneers?
They both do essentially the same thing.
Bonding is quicker, less invasive and less expensive. It is not suitable for every case however and can stain up especially in smokers.
Veneers are very good at creating a Hollywood smile. They also cover up teeth that are very dark or unsightly.
Is minimal prep veneers available near me?
Yes! We provide minimal prep veneers in each of our clinics - Dublin (Red Cow), Dublin 2 (Aungier Street), Limerick and Galway.
Book your free consultation today! We look forward to welcoming you in person soon :)