Veneers Specialist

What are veneers?

Veneers are a very thin layer of porcelain that helps re-create the look of your natural teeth. Each veneer is custom-made to fit your individual teeth to ensure flawless results. Then, an experienced cosmetic dentist at Lansdale Family Dentistry bonds the veneers to your current teeth. Veneers correct imperfections like gaps, stains, cracks, or misshapen teeth. They also help strengthen frail teeth.

Veneers can be constructed out of resin composite materials, but porcelain is the most stain-resistant material. Porcelain tends to do a better job replicating the look of your natural teeth enamel, too. One of the dental team members reviews your options and helps you pick the best kind of veneers for your unique situation.

How do I get veneers?

After a meeting to talk through your veneer options and the results you’d like to see, you come back for a second appointment. Here, a skilled cosmetic dental specialist readies your current teeth for the shape of the veneers by scraping off a minimal amount of enamel from the surface. After your teeth have been prepared, your dental practitioner takes a mold of your teeth to create your individualized veneers in the dental lab.

When your veneers are ready, you come back to have the veneers fitted to each tooth. Your teeth are cleaned and etched to prepare them for the bonding process. A dental expert then applies a unique adhesive and light source which makes the cement bond securely to the porcelain. In a relatively short amount of time, your veneers are permanently in place, and you have a new and improved smile.

Why should I get veneers?

Veneers provide a natural-looking way to correct crooked, cracked, or misshapen teeth. They offer these benefits, too:

• Stain resistance
• Well-tolerated by your gums
• Ability to lighten darker teeth, so they appear whiter
• Look great with no invasive dental work
• Strengthen teeth
• Less expensive than some other dental procedures like crowns

If you want to learn more about the convenience of custom veneers to improve your smile, call Lansdale Family Dentistry or schedule a consultation using the online booking tool.