903-534-1171
5400 New Copeland Rd,
Tyler, TX 75703
Porcelain Veneers
What are porcelain veneers?
Porcelain veneers are a really thin layer of porcelain that is laid over the front of the teeth. The veneer is different from a crown, in that the crown covers the entire tooth, whereas a veneer only covers part of the tooth that people see when you smile or speak. Also, veneers aren’t as strong as a full porcelain crown and do not provide protection against gum disease or tooth decay. A porcelain veneer fills in gaps, covers chips and/or cracks, and changes the appearance of the shape and color of the teeth while looking completely natural.
Who should get porcelain veneers?
Good candidates for veneers are patients who have strong teeth and a perfect bite (where lower teeth do not interfere with the top teeth), but do not like the color, shape or the position of their teeth.
Who shouldn’t get porcelain veneers?
We do not recommend porcelain veneers to our patients who have severe tooth decay, broken teeth, too many teeth close together, severely stained teeth, or people who grind or clench their teeth.
What can I expect from my first visit?
During your first visit to our office, we will discuss your options with you. We will talk about what your needs and wants are, and determine if you are a candidate for veneers. If you are a good candidate for veneers, we will prepare the teeth by grinding down specific areas of the teeth to make the fitting & shaping of the veneers easier. Once the preparing is completed, we will fit you with temporary veneers. Three to four weeks later, we will make sure your permanent veneers fit perfectly, and then bond them to your teeth.
Are there any alternatives?
If your teeth aren’t as white as you’d like, teeth whitening is a good option. If your teeth are white, but not as straight as you’d like, a short-term ortho program like Six Month Smiles might be a better option.
Porcelain veneers are a really thin layer of porcelain that is laid over the front of the teeth. The veneer is different from a crown, in that the crown covers the entire tooth, whereas a veneer only covers part of the tooth that people see when you smile or speak. Also, veneers aren’t as strong as a full porcelain crown and do not provide protection against gum disease or tooth decay. A porcelain veneer fills in gaps, covers chips and/or cracks, and changes the appearance of the shape and color of the teeth while looking completely natural.
Who should get porcelain veneers?
Good candidates for veneers are patients who have strong teeth and a perfect bite (where lower teeth do not interfere with the top teeth), but do not like the color, shape or the position of their teeth.
Who shouldn’t get porcelain veneers?
We do not recommend porcelain veneers to our patients who have severe tooth decay, broken teeth, too many teeth close together, severely stained teeth, or people who grind or clench their teeth.
What can I expect from my first visit?
During your first visit to our office, we will discuss your options with you. We will talk about what your needs and wants are, and determine if you are a candidate for veneers. If you are a good candidate for veneers, we will prepare the teeth by grinding down specific areas of the teeth to make the fitting & shaping of the veneers easier. Once the preparing is completed, we will fit you with temporary veneers. Three to four weeks later, we will make sure your permanent veneers fit perfectly, and then bond them to your teeth.
Are there any alternatives?
If your teeth aren’t as white as you’d like, teeth whitening is a good option. If your teeth are white, but not as straight as you’d like, a short-term ortho program like Six Month Smiles might be a better option.
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