Clip on veneers are a recent trend in dentistry that allows people to clip on smiles of perfection. Veneers in all their colors seem to be the trend of the century. Whether you have naturally bad teeth or some unfortunate even let a mark on your smile, there are now myriad options to choose from when it comes to your smile correction.
Clip on veneers are just one of many available options. If you are not aware of this, even though clip on veneers are fairly recent; they actually resemble the first ever set of veneers. The first ever veneers were the creation of an American dentist sometime in 1929. And at the time, they were just a simple concept and something that only actors had access to.
The first veneers were also just temporary and not at all customizable. Actors would wear them just on screen to improve their over-all appeal by improving their smiles.
Over time, the field cosmetic dentistry has gone through major developments. The technologies for veneers have become brilliant and many people can now achieve long-lasting natural looking smiles in a matter of days only.
But in this article, our focus will only be on the clip on veneers what they are and if better alternatives exist. Because while yes clip on veneers can be the more affordable option, they’re not exactly the most convenient.
So before making a slightly priced mistake, there are some things you should know beforehand. These include the pros and the cons of clip on veneers. But most importantly equally affordable alternatives with more perks.
What Are Clip On Veneers
Clip on veneers are a set of veneers that you can order without professional assistance. As in, you do not visit the dentist and there will be no work outside of your home in the process of getting them. They come as a full set for the upper jaw and a full set for the lower jaw.
Unlike professional veneers, you can wear your clip on veneers as you see convenient. They don’t act as dental restoration because they’re more like an accessory. And the adhesive is temporary which makes wearing them for long periods of time somewhat impossible.
You wear them by clipping them on, hence the name clip on veneers. They are typically made from either resin or polymer; which differentiates them from early veneers that used to be made from acrylic.
What Are the Pros and Cons of Clip On Veneers
Clip on veneers have their benefits and their downsides, much like any other procedure. We’ll try to break down the pros and the cons of this procedure to you.
Benefits
Starting with the benefits, this type of veneers is very affordable and can be a suitable short term solution for many dental problems. For instance, tooth loss or chipping.
The entire process is very cheap, so if you can’t afford better solutions, the snap-ons will do.
Downsides
But on the other hand, they’re practically useless. Clip on veneers can be good to wear on a short meeting or a quick date at best.
This is because they cause speech problems and many people experience a lisp as well. Another downside to clip on veneers is their impracticality when eating. Especially hard foods, this is because the adhesive they use doesn’t cement the veneers in place well for them to handle the mechanics of chewing.
So while drinking is possible with the removable veneers eating is near difficult. Therefore, wearing them can be challenging and even embarrassing in c certain social situations.
You should also note that despite being able to drink with your clip on veneers you shouldn’t drink staining beverages. This is because the clip on veneers are made of poor quality materials that easily catch pigmentation. In fact, resin is the most prone to pigmentation even when used in other types of veneers like composite veneers. Likewise it is very easy to break and chip.
Another con to these types of veneers is that they look chunky. They come in a form that’s thicker than traditional veneers and gives the smile a bulky appearance.
How Much Do Clip On Veneers Cost?
A set of clip on veneers would cost you around 550 to 700 US dollars give or take depending on where you order them from. This price range includes the veneers set for both the upper and lower jaws. This price range falls much under what veneers cost typically.
For instance with a full set of composite veneers which uses the same material as clip on veneers, you’re likely to pay around $1,000 to $1,200 for full mouth veneer in Turkey. But in the US the price range could vary and you would expect a full set of composite veneers to cost $800 to $950 per tooth. So for a full smile makeover you’re looking at around $9,000 to $11,400.
So by comparison, snap-on veneers are way cheaper than other options. That is because of the material they’re using and the lack of professional assistance. While traditional veneers use porcelain, clip on veneers use resin or polymer.
How Do You Get Your Clip On Veneers
You can get your clip on veneers through online ordering. Only purchase your product from reliable websites with good reviews. Of course, you’ll get options for brightness level and even veneer design.
Once you place your order, you’ll receive a mold through the mail. You have to bite through the mold so manufacturers can get an impression of your mouth.
This is how they customize your clip on veneers. But without professional guidance, not many people know how to do it properly. Hence why there are many incidents of miss fitting veneers.
Once you bite through your mold you send it back to the same address via mail. The entire process takes between 4 to 6 weeks until completion.
What Can You Consider Instead of Clip-Ons?
Despite clip on veneers carrying so much inconvenience, they’re popular because they’re affordable. But considering a few options out of the box could really be all you need.
For slightly over $600 dollars you can get high-quality dental treatments in Turkey. And usually, this would cover accommodation, transportation, and translation services.
Instead of temporary and poorly fitting veneers, you can consider the second most affordable option which is composite veneers. Composite veneers are highly customizable and last for 7 to 10 years. So, in short you, can get real veneers that look and feel natural at a similar price range.
For instance, many people get clip on veneers because of a missing tooth or a few bad looking teeth. For this price range, you can professionally fix problem areas in Turkey at Dentakay.
Missing Teeth
If you were suffering from this issue and were looking to get this fixed for much cheaper, you can consider dental crowns or dental implants instead of snap-ons. Especially if it is just one or two teeth, fixing localized issues will not cost you much.
Pigmentation
Pigmentation is the darkening of your teeth that happens never the years. Whether due to smoking or poor dental hygiene, many factors can influence the natural color of our teeth.
For this, you can consider either teeth whitening or other veneer options as discussed in our veneers guide. Teeth whitening uses bleaching agents that penetrate the enamel to remove stubborn stains. But you should note that not all stain respond well to teeth whitening. And those tend to be genetic stains. As in if your teeth are naturally dark in color, teeth whitening cannot do much for you. And in fact may not work at all actually.
In this case, you can get either the highest-quality veneers with porcelain or consider composite veneers which are a more affordable option. There also immediate crowns and veneers using the CEREC technology for instance. There are so many treatments that you can get along with a vacation in Turkey for the price of near use-less clip on veneers.
Crowding
Crowding is among the many issues that people seek clip-on veneers for. Mostly because a great majority of adults with crowding do not want to deal with the chunky and metallic look of braces. But if that is your concern, then you can consider lingual braces. This type of braces goes on the back of your teeth and do not show. It is among the most popular orthodontic options for adults.
Or you can consider veneers as well for this issue. You can opt for either the affordable composite veneers or the high quality porcelain veneers. Both of these procedures involve a process of shaving down the teeth which helps straighten teeth as well. And when your dentist places the veneers, they would go on a straight surface, giving you a straight looking smile.
How Do I Get Affordable Treatment in Turkey?
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The online consultation is free of charge and is meant to help you get reliable information about cosmetic dentistry practices. Our consultants can diagnose you and give you the proper treatment plan for your condition. of course, you will go through another consultation process upon your arrival and this will be in-person so you dentist can evaluate you better.
Likewise, you should remember that although cosmetic dentistry is the biggest trend of the decade as of late; you need to learn how to choose the right dental clinic in Turkey. This will give you a safe experience.
Many people have resorted to Turkey in recent times for high quality dental care. And it has paid off for many people, especially since many clinics provide a very luxurious experience with exceptional and heart-0warming services that ease patient’s anxieties.
About Dentakay
Dentakay a dental clinic based in Istanbul and is a member of the Slow Dentistry organization. This is an international organization that aims to enhance dentistry standards around the world.
And to be a member of the Slow Dentistry organization, a clinic has to check of all the boxes for excellence and brilliance.
