Veneers are ultra-thin shells that can be bonded to the front of teeth to replicate a fresh layer of enamel. They are nearly impossible to detect, look natural and stain resistant.
Veneers can be used to improve a wide variety of smile flaws including tooth discoloration, mild chipping/cracking, gapping or misalignment. They are a popular cosmetic treatment and can be completed in as little as three dental visits.
Improve Your Smile
Dental veneers are a beautiful, long-lasting, and effective cosmetic treatment that can improve most flaws in your smile. They are a thin covering that bonds to the front of your teeth to create a new surface that mimics the translucency of healthy tooth enamel and is extremely resistant to common stains such as coffee, tea, and cigarette smoke.
Veneers are also a great option for closing slight gaps between teeth, improving the color of your teeth that may have become darker due to large fillings, trauma, or tetracycline use, and correcting mild cracking or chips. Your dentist can recommend which type of veneers best suit your needs and goals.
When you choose to get dental veneers, we will prepare your teeth by removing a small amount of enamel if necessary and then creating an impression or mold of your teeth to be used by a skilled laboratory to create your custom veneers. You will return to our office and have the veneers bonded to your teeth using bonding cement.
Straighten Crooked Teeth
Veneers are a great cosmetic solution for improving the appearance of crooked teeth. Unlike traditional braces and aligner trays, they hide the appearance of minor misalignments by covering them with a new, thin porcelain shell. Dental porcelain is translucent and durable, mimicking the natural translucency of tooth enamel. It also resists staining better than natural teeth, making it a perfect choice for veneers. During the preparation of a tooth for a veneer, only a small amount of natural enamel gets removed to make room for the ultra-thin veneer facing. During this time, attractive temporary veneer facings can cover the front of a tooth until the permanent ones arrive from the lab.
Lumineers, a type of dental porcelain veneers Tomball TX, require minimal enamel to adhere and can be applied in just one visit. They consist of cerinate feldspathic pressable porcelain and are used for cosmetic smile enhancements. They are particularly useful for concealing discoloration, chipped teeth, and gaps and overlapping that cause an uneven appearance in the smile. Most adults seeking a more confident and beautiful smile are candidates for this treatment.
Cover Chipped Teeth
Over time, the thin covering of enamel that protects your teeth can become worn, dull or discolored due to factors like aging, genetic predisposition, or the way you chew and grind your teeth. This can leave you with a smile that is less attractive than it could be.
Porcelain veneers Tomball TX can conceal worn enamel, discoloration, chipped or misaligned teeth to provide a brighter, healthier looking smile. Veneers can also be used to cover up spaces between teeth, and they can be a more conservative cosmetic alternative to orthodontic work for straightening crooked teeth.
During the planning phase, we use models, photographs and digital x-rays to create a complete blueprint for your veneer treatment. This helps ensure that the new porcelain shells are properly shaped and sized for a comfortable and natural fit on your tooth. We also carefully reduce the surface area of the tooth so that the veneers will not protrude unnaturally or be susceptible to decay or cracking.
Whiten Teeth
If you have mild discoloration or stains that won’t respond to teeth whitening, veneers may be the perfect solution. They hide damaged tooth enamel, providing a brighter, whiter appearance. They also cover cracks and chips, crooked teeth, and more. Typically, porcelain veneers last longer than composite resin options and resist staining.
Veneers are wafer-thin porcelain shells bonded to the front of your teeth. They mimic the light-reflecting properties of natural tooth enamel and are virtually indistinguishable from a normal smile. They are also durable and resistant to coffee, tea, or cigarette stains.
Porcelain veneers are a quick, minimally invasive way to improve your smile. They can cover a single problem area or an entire smile, and are a great alternative to more intensive cosmetic dental procedures. Your dentist in Tomball TX can advise you on the best options based on your specific needs. If you’re interested in enhancing your smile, contact us today to schedule a consultation. We look forward to helping you achieve the beautiful smile of your dreams!
