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Porcelain Veneers

Porcelain Veneers

Reliable, Fast and Beautiful

What Are Veneers?

Veneers are a dependable, affordable solution to imperfect smiles. We provide this cosmetic dentistry service to our patients in San Marcos. They are thin, tooth-colored porcelain shells that cover your natural teeth. Long-lasting and natural-looking, they can protect your teeth from further damage and give you the beautiful smile you desire.

How Do Veneers Work?

Because they are as resilient as tooth enamel, veneers protect the teeth from damage and can last many years. Veneers are custom-made to the contour of the patient’s teeth and bonded to the enamel over the course of one or two in-office procedures.

The Veneer Placement Process

Veneer placement follows these steps:

  1. If the patient’s teeth are particularly sensitive, local anesthetic may be used, but it usually isn’t necessary. The cosmetic dentist cleans the tooth and determines the ideal shade, then removes a thin layer of enamel to make room for the veneer.
  2. The dentist takes an impression of the tooth and places a temporary veneer.
  3. Once the custom veneer has been delivered, the tooth is cleaned and the veneer is etched, rinsed, and dried, and finally cemented onto the tooth.
  4. A curing light helps harden the adhesive to attach the veneer to the tooth. The dentist polishes the veneer and removes any excess material.

Porcelain Veneers or Dental Crowns?

Bruxer

Those that are caught clenching or grinding their teeth throughout the day and at night are typically not indicated for veneers. Recall that veneers involve a thin layer of porcelain & a patient who grinds is more likely to fracture veneer then a crown.

High Carious Activity

Those that have a lot of decay & cavities that are typically indicated for crowns over veneers. Veneers often require minimal preparation. If the preparation becomes larger, a crown is better indicated.

Eroded Teeth

Veneers require a layer of enamel in order to properly bond to your teeth. If there is a lack of adequate enamel a veneer will be unable to achieve a strong bond to the tooth. Some teeth have more enamel then others which will determine whether a crown or veneer is placed.

Malpositioned Teeth

If the teeth are rotated in an unfavorable manner, the placement of crowns is typically better indicated then veneers. Placement of veneers can be done when minimal tooth repositioning needs to be accomplished.

Occlusion

If the dentist needs to correct how your teeth come together, crowns provide more adequate treatment then veneers. Occlusion should be stable for if placing a veneer.

Porcelain Veneers FAQs

Are Veneers Right for You?

Veneers are a fantastic option to address certain esthetic issues with one or more teeth, but they are not the best solution for every dental problem, as they can be pricey and some amount of natural enamel must be scraped away to make room for them. The best candidates for veneers are patients with:

  • Worn down, chipped, or broken teeth
  • Stained or discolored teeth
  • Uneven or irregularly shaped teeth
  • Gaps between teeth

Whether we are helping fill in a gap, lengthening a worn-down tooth, or covering cracks or chips, veneers can give you a fuller, more symmetrical smile — one that you can show the world with confidence. For cosmetic dentist patients with alignment issues or less severe discoloration, orthodontic and whitening treatment will usually be preferable to veneers. More severe damage to a tooth would likely require a crown rather than veneers to repair it.

Taking Care of Your Veneers

It’s important to take good care of your veneers once you have them so that they will last as long as they should before they need replacement. This mainly consists of the same good brushing and flossing habits you maintain for your natural teeth, and you can minimize the risk of the veneers becoming stained by avoiding foods and drinks that stain, such as coffee and red wine.

San Marcos Porcelain Veneers

How We Can Help With Veneers in San Marcos

You greet the world with your smile, and if you have discolored, uneven, or cracked teeth, it may be difficult to do so confidently. The good news is that we have a solution for you if you live in the San Marcos area. Using veneers, we can help you change the color, shape, length, alignment, and spacing of your teeth.

Veneers may be the quickest, easiest cosmetic dentist solution for enhancing your smile. Often, in just two to three visits to our practice, you can have a brand new, gorgeous smile. Call us today at 1 (760) 746-7008 and together we’ll determine if veneers are the best solution for you. If you’d like to learn more about our San Marcos practice and the cosmetic dentist services we offer, you can check out our business page. Make sure to get directions before you head our way!