Completely hide stubborn tooth stains, chipped teeth, gaps, or irregular shapes in your smile with the placement of porcelain veneers. After your oral health is evaluated and you’re deemed fit for the procedure, our cosmetic dentists in Fort Smith, Rogers, and Springdale, AR, will assess your teeth and use a shade guide to determine how the final veneers will need to look. It’s at this time that we’ll also work with you to decide how many veneers will allow you to achieve your dream smile.
Learn more about what’s involved with getting new dental veneers below.
Porcelain veneers are thin, custom-made shells that bond to the front surface of your teeth to improve their appearance. Unlike dental crowns, which cover the entire tooth, veneers only cover the front, making them a more conservative cosmetic solution.
As mentioned above, this type of cosmetic dental treatment is ideal for camouflaging imperfections like chips, cracks, stains, small gaps, or mildly uneven teeth. Veneers can be placed on both top and bottom teeth, but our local cosmetic dentists caution that your mouth be healthy first. Teeth must be free of extensive decay, and any gum disease should be treated before veneers are considered.
Once placed, tooth veneers create a natural-looking, durable smile enhancement that can last for many years with proper daily care.
Getting veneers is a multi-step process that usually requires two to three visits. At your first appointment, we’ll discuss your goals and assess whether veneers are the right option. If they are, we’ll begin by preparing your teeth. This will involve the removal of a very small amount of enamel to make room for the incoming veneers. We’ll then take digital impressions, which are sent to a dental lab where your custom porcelain veneers are made.
While you wait for the lab to complete your veneers (usually a couple of weeks), we may place temporary veneers to protect your teeth and give you a preview of your future smile.
Once your veneers are ready, we’ll bond them to your teeth using a strong dental adhesive and make final adjustments for a perfect fit and feel. The result is a smile makeover that’s natural, symmetrical, and bright.
Interested in what porcelain veneers could do for your smile? Let’s talk! An initial consultation will give our cosmetic dentists in Springdale, Fort Smith, and Rogers, AR, a chance to evaluate your teeth, discuss your goals, and determine if veneers are a good match for your needs. Call one of our Parklane Family Dental offices today or contact us online to request an appointment.
