Porcelain veneers make-over for gapped, chipped, stubbornly stained, and otherwise “imperfect” teeth

In an era where cosmetic dentistry is more accessible and affordable than ever, there is no reason to be stuck with a smile you don’t like. Today, you don’t need to be a celebrity to transform your “blah” smile into a masterpiece. Technological advancements create efficiencies, making cosmetic dental care affordable for millions of Americans.

At Granite Bay Dentistry, porcelain veneers are one of the procedures we have been using to transform smiles in Granite Bay, California, and surrounding areas. Many patients have embraced this treatment because it can clear multiple cosmetic flaws at a go. Want to know more about this wonderful dental care procedure? Keep reading.

What are Porcelain Veneers?

These are thin shells of porcelain — a material that mimics your enamel — affixed to the front teeth to conceal your smile flaws. Modern-day dental veneers are so thin, 0.3mm – 0.5mm, meaning the procedure is minimally invasive when shaving down your enamel.

Dental veneers are so versatile and can be used to correct numerous dental flaws, including:

Stained teeth
Gapped teeth
Worn out, chipped, or cracked teeth
Gummy smiles
Slightly crooked teeth
Permanently stained teeth

All these dental treatments can be fixed at once, and you don’t need years of treatments. Typically, porcelain veneer treatment can be completed within two months.

The Dental Veneer Treatment Process

Dr. Colby Smith uses an artistic approach to fit your veneers. When we create a smile for you, it’s unique for your mouth — no two pieces of art are the same. There are no standard shapes and sizes of veneers fabricated to fit into any smile. Everything is made from scratch after an initial evaluation of your smile.

In the initial consultation, we discuss your goals and answer your questions. If we agree veneers are the way, we shave down a small amount of your enamel and then take your smile impressions and create molds to help you visualize the outcome. Once you choose the template you like, we send the images to a dental lab to create your veneers. Meanwhile, we will install temporal veneers to protect your smile.

When your permanent veneers are delivered, we will use dental cement to bond them permanently onto the teeth. Minor adjustments will be made to ensure your bite feels great and the veneers match the surrounding teeth.