Transform Your Smile With Dental Veneers
Are you unhappy with the appearance of your teeth? Chipped, stained, or misshapen teeth can detract from an otherwise beautiful smile. Dental veneers can rejuvenate your smile and transform your confidence.
A great smile can significantly enhance how you look and feel. We offer a variety of cosmetic dentistry treatments designed to help you achieve the confident smile you've always desired. We start with a detailed smile assessment, discussing what you like and dislike about your smile. After the assessment, we will explore treatment options to help your smile appear more natural, healthy, and youthful.
What Are Dental Veneers?
Dental veneers are one of the most conservative and effective cosmetic treatments available. These thin porcelain shells cover the front of your teeth, improving their appearance. Porcelain is used because it can be color-matched to your natural teeth. Unlike crowns, which cover the entire tooth, veneers require minimal enamel removal, preserving most of your original tooth structure. Rather than replacing the whole tooth, a veneer simply provides a "new face" for your tooth, making it an essential, minimally invasive cosmetic solution.
Procedure Overview
Getting dental veneers requires at least two visits to the dentist. During the first appointment, the dentist removes a small amount of enamel from the front of your tooth, usually less than one millimeter. This may not require local anesthesia depending on how much enamel needs to be removed. The dentist uses a rotating dental bur to gently shave the tooth’s surface to ensure proper bonding.
Next, the dentist takes an impression of your teeth to send to a lab, where your custom veneer will be made to fit your smile. A small retraction cord may be used to temporarily move the gums away from the tooth to expose more of its surface. You’ll then bite into a mold to create the impression.
While waiting for your permanent veneer to be made, you may receive a temporary veneer, depending on the amount of enamel removed. Once your veneer is ready, the dentist will ensure it fits comfortably, making any necessary adjustments.
At the second appointment, your veneer is permanently bonded to your tooth using special bonding cement, which is hardened with a blue light. The dentist will check the fit to make sure the veneer looks and feels just right. If you have any concerns, feel free to discuss them with your dentist to ensure you're happy with the final result.
Aftercare and Longevity
To ensure your veneer lasts as long as possible, you’ll receive specific care instructions, including a list of foods to avoid. If you grind your teeth at night, a night guard may be recommended. With proper care, veneers can last over ten years, keeping your smile looking beautiful and natural.
