At The Dental Boutique, we believe in using the latest technology and cosmetic dentistry techniques to transform your smile into one you feel totally confident flashing whenever and wherever you want. Porcelain veneers are one of the best tools we have to help our patients address cracked, chipped, broken, discolored, or slightly misaligned teeth.
Older composite veneers are also quite porous and extremely prone to straining. People used to have to deal with this discoloration or fork over more money to replace them after a few years. Porcelain veneers are a much better option, and if maintained well, they can last between 10-15 years easily.
What are Porcelain Veneers?
Porcelain veneers are shells that we customize to fit your tooth to cover a range of concerns and improve the color, shape and overall appearance of your teeth. We only use medical-grade ceramic that we then attach to the surface of your teeth. The veneers are completely natural and we match them to the rest of your teeth so no one will know you have them at all.
Unlike veneers that were used in the past, porcelain veneers are extremely long-lasting. Some people are concerned because porcelain is known for being a fragile material. On top of that, porcelain veneers are very thin; typically between 0.5 – 0.7 millimeters! However, once they’re placed on an existing tooth, they’re extremely durable.
What Does the Process of Getting Porcelain Veneers Entail?
With our advanced capabilities, we can create and fit your new porcelain veneers in our office in a single visit. This is something we’re extremely proud of because we know how busy you are!
First, we’ll have a consultation to go over the issues you want to address. We’ll use our state-of-the-art CAD/CAM (computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing) technology to create your veneers right in our office while you wait.
Our system is extremely precise. It uses a small intraoral camera, 3-D imaging technology, and advanced software to develop a veneer just for you. Our in-office milling machine takes the raw material (porcelain) and turns it into a custom veneer that we can fit immediately. You don’t have to come in for multiple appointments and there’s no need for temporary veneers. This means you pay less for even better and more convenient results!
As we wait for the milling machine to finish creating your veneers, I will get your teeth ready. This includes removing a small amount of enamel so we can bond the veneers into place. In just a few hours, you’ll be ready to walk out of the office with your brand new smile.
Are You Ready?
If you’re feeling dissatisfied with your smile, let’s talk about creating some custom porcelain veneers! We can use our in-house technology to create and place porcelain veneers in a single office visit. While you’re at it, why not take a look at our other cosmetic treatments like GLO whitening, Invisalign® or Botox. Contact us to set up an appointment today.
Until next time!
