Do you have badly stained, shaped, or crooked teeth? You can benefit from dental veneers. Veneers are thin pieces of porcelain or plastic bonded to the front of your teeth. We recommend porcelain veneers in our Dallas, TX office for patients with chipped, discolored, oddly shaped, unevenly spaced, or crooked teeth.
Veneers are a cosmetic dentistry treatment that improves the smile’s aesthetics. Dental veneers can change the color, shape, and size of teeth. If you want an alternative to teeth whitening or braces, ask us about veneers.
Who Benefits from Veneers?
We recommend veneers for patients with tough stains resistant to whitening treatment. Dental veneers also benefit patients with minor imperfections like tooth chips or cracks.
Veneers can do the following:
- Lengthen short teeth
- Cover slightly crooked teeth
- Brighten stained teeth
- Cover small gaps between teeth
Porcelain veneers can mask undesirable defects, such as teeth stained by tetracycline, an injury, or a root canal procedure. They are also ideal for masking discolored fillings in front teeth. Patients with gaps between their front teeth or chipped or worn teeth may consider porcelain veneers. They resist permanent staining from coffee, tea, or cigarette smoking.
The benefits of cosmetic dental veneers include:
Natural Appearance
Porcelain veneers are designed to look just like natural teeth. The porcelain material reflects light in a way that mimics real tooth enamel, to give you a bright and natural-looking smile. We also color-match your veneers to natural teeth for the best results.
Customized for Your Smile
Each veneer is custom-made to fit your teeth perfectly. This means they match the shape, size, and color of your teeth. We can blend them seamlessly with your natural smile.
Durable and Long-Lasting
Veneers are strong and durable. With proper care, they can last 10-15 years or more. They resist staining better than natural teeth, so your smile stays white and bright for longer.
Fixes Multiple Concerns
Veneers can correct multiple dental issues, like chipped, cracked, or uneven teeth. They can also cover gaps, improve the appearance of misshapen teeth, and hide stains that don’t respond to teeth whitening. Veneers are a great option for patients who do not want braces or whitening treatment.
Quick Transformation
Porcelain veneers offer a fast way to enhance your smile. Unlike orthodontic treatments, which can take months or years, veneers typically require just two visits. You can get custom treatment in several weeks.
How Do Veneers Compare to Dental Bonding?
Dental bonding treatment and veneers are similar treatments because they treat damaged and discolored teeth. However, veneers have a longer life expectancy and color stability than bonding. Tooth bonding is also best for one or several teeth, while veneers can cover one or all teeth in the smile zone.
Bonding may cost less than veneers, but veneers last longer. If you get veneers, you must be committed to covering your teeth with them or another treatment.
How Do Porcelain Veneers Compare to No-Prep Veneers?
Minimal or no-prep veneers are thin tooth coverings that require less tooth preparation than traditional veneers. This makes the process less invasive and easier for patients who do not want to alter their natural teeth. Because no-prep veneers are thinner, they may not cover all imperfections. They also do not last as long because of the thin materials.
We use porcelain materials to create our veneers. Our office recommends this option if you want to treat small tooth gaps, slightly crooked teeth, and tough tooth stains. We remove part of your tooth enamel to place these veneers, but they last longer than minimal prep veneers.
Porcelain Veneers in Dallas, TX
Typically, veneers entail at least three appointments: diagnosis and treatment planning, preparation and impression, and bonding.
Planning
Before treatment, we will ensure you are in good oral health. If you have problems like gum disease or tooth decay, we will treat those problems first. During your consultation in our office, we will discuss your cosmetic goals and specific concerns. We will schedule treatment once we determine you are a candidate for veneers.
Impressions
We will remove a portion of your enamel to prepare for the veneers. Dental veneers are irreversible; removing a small amount of enamel from your teeth is necessary to accommodate the shell.
Then, we take dental impressions of your teeth. We send these impressions to a lab and will provide you with temporary veneers. Veneers are made by a dental lab technician working from a model provided by our dentist.
Final Adjustments
Once your final veneers are complete, you will return to our office. We will remove your temporary veneers and check the shape and shade of your final veneers. Finally, we will bond your final veneers to your teeth.
How to Care for Veneers
Follow these tips to keep your new teeth bright after you get porcelain veneers in Dallas, TX:
Brush and Floss
Brush your teeth at least twice a day using a non-abrasive fluoride toothpaste. Abrasive toothpaste can scratch the surface of your veneers. Floss daily to remove plaque and food particles between your teeth. Keeping your teeth and gums healthy will help your veneers last longer.
Visit Our Office
Regular dental checkups and cleanings are also key. During your visits, our dentist will check your veneers to make sure they’re in good shape and clean them safely. Professional cleanings remove plaque and tartar buildup that you can’t remove at home.
Stop Bad Habits
Avoid habits that could damage your veneers. Don’t bite into hard objects like ice, pens, or your nails, as this could crack or chip the porcelain. If you grind your teeth at night, ask our dentist about a custom nightguard to protect your veneers.
Also, be mindful of foods and drinks that can stain natural teeth, such as coffee, tea, red wine, or dark-colored berries. While porcelain veneers resist stains, your natural teeth might not, which could create a color mismatch over time.
With the right care, your veneers can last for many years to help you maintain a bright, confident smile.
Get Veneers Today
Call our Dallas office for porcelain veneers in Dallas, TX, at 214-544-9633. You may also schedule a dental consultation online. We serve patients from Highland Meadows, Towngate, and Lochwood.
Please let us know if you have questions or concerns about treatment. We will be happy to answer them for you at your next visit.