Porcelain Veneers
Serving Bethesda, Clarksville
and the Greater Maryland area
Porcelain veneers are one of our most popular cosmetic dentistry solutions—used in many smile makeovers and as individual solutions for a variety of cosmetic issues.
What are porcelain veneers?
Porcelain veneers are individually sculpted of specially formulated dental porcelain, designed to mimic the color, texture, and translucency of natural tooth enamel. These veneers, or laminates, are securely bonded with an adhesive material to the surface of your natural teeth, leaving your teeth intact while providing a clean, bright, flawless new surface to rejuvenate and beautify your smile.
What are porcelain veneers used for?
Porcelain veneers are an effective solution to a variety of cosmetic and even structural dental problems, including:
- Crooked teeth
- Stained teeth
- Cracked teeth
- Chipped or pitted teeth
- Unevenly sized and shaped teeth
Because porcelain veneers are custom designed and fabricated to fit your teeth and resolve your individual problems, they can be used not just to rejuvenate the color and texture of your teeth, but to correct structural problems such as teeth that are crooked or unevenly sized or shaped.
How do porcelain veneers work?
The porcelain veneer procedure takes place over at least two office visits.
During your initial visit, your teeth will be prepared for the veneers. This may consist of simply roughening the surface of the teeth, or, in cases where the veneers are used to correct structural issues such as crowding, the teeth may be shaped more extensively in preparation.
Once your teeth are prepared, a precise impression will be taken of your teeth. This will be used to fabricate your personal porcelain veneers so they fit securely to the tooth surface.
When you arrive for your next visit, your custom made porcelain veneers will be available for your inspection, and will then be bonded to the existing tooth, leaving you with the bright, white, youthful looking smile you've dreamed of.
Are porcelain veneers right for you?
If you'd like to learn more about porcelain veneers or any of our other cosmetic dentistry solutions, call or email us today to schedule your personal consultation with our cosmetic dentists. We'll answer any questions you have.
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