Veneers

When you meet someone new, your smile is one of the first features that other people see. For this reason, it's important for many patients to put their best smile forward while boosting their confidence with a new and improved smile. In many cases, dental veneers offer an effective solution for correcting minor imperfections or creating a whole new look.

What Are Dental Veneers?

Dental veneers are cosmetic dental prosthetics. Most commonly made of porcelain, veneers are semi-translucent, wafer-thin, tooth-shaped shells. They are permanently affixed to the front surfaces of the teeth, covering the visible portion of the natural tooth to create a new look.

What Dental Veneers Can Do

Dental veneers are used to improve the aesthetic appearance of a smile. They are commonly used to:

• Cover up permanent stains or discoloration
• Create an evenly colored bright, white smile
• Improve the symmetry and balance of a smile
• Correct the appearance of an irregularly sized or shaped tooth
• Cover up irregular gaps between the teeth
• Create the appearance of a straight smile

Dental veneers can be applied individually to cover up minor imperfections or they can be applied to every visible tooth in a patient's mouth to completely transform the appearance of a smile.

How Getting Dental Veneers Works

Teeth Preparation, Treatment Plan, and Design

At your first appointment, our dentist will prepare your teeth. This involves removing a thin layer of enamel from the surfaces of the teeth so that there will be room for your new set of dental veneers. We then take digital impressions of your teeth and upload this information into powerful design software where we work with you to design your smile's new look.

Veneer Preparation

Your dental veneer designs are then sent to a dental lab where each of your veneers is custom-made to your personal specifications.

Dental Veneer Placement

Once your veneers are ready, we permanently affix them to the front surfaces of the teeth and make any final adjustments. Patients can then enjoy smiling brightly!

Are Dental Veneers Right for You?

Dental veneers are the perfect solution for a patient who wants to transform the look of their smile by permanently changing the apparent color, shape, or size of their teeth.

For patients with dental issues or orthodontic concerns that are impacting their oral health or well-being, we might recommend alternative treatments such as orthodontic treatment, dental crowns, inlays, onlays, or another treatment approach. Additionally, for patients who simply want to brighten and whiten their smiles, professional teeth whitening treatments might present a simpler, less permanent alternative.

Our dentist can talk with you about your goals, examine your teeth and gums, and help you determine the smile makeover treatment that will best help you achieve your smile goals.

Complete Smile Transformations at Dental Studio of Pine Lake

At Dental Studio of Pine Lake, we believe every smile is beautiful, and we're here to help you achieve your smile's full potential. Whether a set of dental veneers or another cosmetic or restorative treatment is right for you, our dentist can help you turn your smile goals into a reality.

To learn more about dental veneers or to request a smile makeover consultation, we welcome you to contact our dental office in La Porte today.