Do you wish you could change something about your smile, like cracks, chips, gaps, stains, or misalignment? These common issues can impact your confidence and make your teeth vulnerable to shifting or exposure to bacteria. Fortunately, dental veneers offer a versatile solution that can address multiple aesthetic concerns simultaneously with minimal disruption to your natural teeth. This treatment uses thin, custom-made shells, often made of composite resin or porcelain, to cover the front surfaces of your teeth and conceal imperfections.
At Port City Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, we provide personalized veneer solutions that can dramatically improve your smile’s appearance. Our experienced team understands each patient’s dental concerns are unique, so we tailor your veneer treatment to your smile, ensuring natural results while addressing your specific concerns. With this patient-focused care and our advanced veneer technology, you can proudly show off your radiant smile.
Common Dental Imperfections Veneers Can Fix
Dental veneers are ultra-thin, custom shells designed to cover the front surface of teeth. Made from either porcelain or composite resin materials, veneers are bonded to your natural teeth to improve their appearance. The process typically involves removing a small amount of enamel from your tooth surface (usually less than 0.5mm) to ensure proper placement and a natural appearance while maintaining the structural integrity of your natural teeth.
This innovative solution addresses multiple aesthetic concerns simultaneously, making it an efficient treatment for a wide range of common dental imperfections, including the following:
Discoloration and Staining
Teeth can stain for many reasons, including consumption of dark-colored foods and beverages, smoking tobacco, certain medications, or simply the natural aging process. Unlike teeth whitening, which may not work for all types of discoloration, veneers can completely mask even the most stubborn stains by covering the entire front surface of affected teeth with a bright, stain-resistant material.
Chips and Minor Fractures
Minor chips and fractures affect your smile’s appearance and can worsen over time if left untreated. Veneers provide a protective covering for damaged teeth while restoring their original shape and appearance. The strong bonding material secures the veneer to your tooth, preventing further damage and strengthening the tooth structure.
Gaps Between Teeth
Veneers can correct small to moderate gaps in the teeth without the need for orthodontic treatment. By designing veneers slightly wider than your natural teeth, these spaces can be closed, creating a more uniform smile without months or years of braces or aligners.
Minor Misalignment
While severe misalignment requires orthodontic treatment, minor issues like slightly crooked or rotated teeth can be visually corrected with veneers. This effect can make teeth appear straighter and more properly aligned without moving the actual teeth.
How We Apply Veneers to Correct Dental Imperfections
The veneer process at Port City Family & Cosmetic Dentistry typically requires two to three appointments, starting with an initial consultation to discuss your goals, examine your teeth, take X-rays, and determine if veneers are right for you. If you decide to get veneers, we take the following steps to perfect your smile:
- Tooth preparation: At your preparation appointment, we remove a minimal amount of enamel from the tooth surface and take precise impressions that will be sent to our dental laboratory.
- Temporary veneers: While your permanent veneers get fabricated, we will place temporary veneers so you can feel confident during this waiting period.
- Permanent veneer placement: Once your permanent veneers are ready, you’ll return for the final placement appointment, where we check the fit, color, and shape before permanently bonding them to your teeth.
This minimally invasive treatment has become an increasingly popular choice and is the most often indicated procedure in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry’s State of the Industry survey. With material options, including porcelain, which is durable and stain resistant, and composite resin, which is more conservative and affordable, you can achieve your dream smile with veneers.
Contact Port City Family & Cosmetic Dentistry to Start Your Journey to an Enhanced Smile With Veneers
If dental imperfections prevent you from smiling confidently, veneers may be the solution you’re looking for. At Port City Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, Dr. Jillian Wolske brings 15 years of experience in cosmetic dentistry to help you achieve the smile of your dreams. With her background as a Dental Technician in the United States Navy and our team’s Spanish-speaking capabilities, we offer a unique combination of clinical expertise and accessibility.
Our team takes pride in providing personalized, high-quality dental care in a comfortable environment. Experience the difference an even, balanced smile can make in your life. Contact us today at (910) 251-8174 or schedule your consultation through our contact form to learn how veneers can transform your smile.