Dental Veneers

What Are Dental Veneers?

Dental veneers are thin, wafer-like shells made of porcelain or resin that cover the front surface of the teeth, which are applied in order to improve appearance. Many people choose teeth veneers for a variety of reasons. Dental veneers help improve how you look and feel by offering solutions to the following:

  • Tooth Discoloration
  • Weak or Worn-looking Teeth
  • Chipped or Broken Teeth
  • Uneven, Misaligned, or Unusually Shaped Teeth
  • Tooth Gaps

What to Expect When Getting Dental Veneers

When you visit a cosmetic dentist, you can expect approximately three appointments. Your first appointment will be a consult appointment in order to discuss cosmetic dentistry veneers and the process and limitations of the procedure. Dentists will take this time to hear your concerns and examine your teeth.  They may recommend taking x-rays and impressions of the teeth in question.

During the dental veneer process, your dentist will remove approximately 1/2mm of enamel from your tooth, roughing up the surface so that the porcelain veneer will adhere properly. A custom-made porcelain veneer will be made at a lab and sent to your dental office specifically for you. During the application process, your dentist will ensure fit and color are a perfect fit for your smile. Then he or she will apply the porcelain veneer using a strong bonding cement that is cured with a special light beam.

Benefits of Dental Veneers

The benefits of dental veneers are numerous! They can give your teeth a healthy and natural appearance, without resorting to more extensive procedures like crowns.  They are stain resistant, giving your teeth a brightness that time and stains won’t diminish. Porcelain veneers are put in with a minimally invasive procedure that oftentimes does not even require anesthesia and which gum tissue tolerates better than resin veneers. As we age, our teeth do as well, but stains and tooth damage doesn’t have to impact your smile!

Common Problems with Dental Veneers

Adverse effects of veneers are rare, especially when you see an experienced dental veneers dentist.  Some of the disadvantages of teeth veneers are that the procedure is not reversible and they cannot be repaired if they crack or chip, although some chips can be smoothed out or they can be totally replaced with new veneers. There may be some sensitivity to hot and cold temperatures, as removing the enamel removes a protective barrier that shields your teeth from extreme temperature sensitivity.

Dental Veneers Dentist, Staten Island

Sola Dental Spa is the best dental veneers dentist in Staten Island and can offer you first-class service and quality dental procedures, ensuring that your smile will shine bright for many years to come.

If you are looking for a porcelain veneers dentist in Staten Island, please contact us to schedule an initial consultation.

We want to make your smile sparkle using the latest innovative technology and porcelain dental veneer techniques available.