Mary Swift, DDS – General Dentist & Morgan Petty, DDS – General Dentist
Oct
Tired of your teeth looking old, worn, and dingy? Consider cosmetic porcelain dental veneers. Veneers can erase imperfections in your teeth to give your smile a smooth, flawless appearance. At Dallas Laser Dentistry, we offer premium veneer treatment to our patients living in and near Dallas, Texas, as well as those who fly in from all over the world. The answers to these FAQs provide greater insight into this cosmetic procedure so you can see if it’s right for you.
Veneers are ultra-thin, tooth-colored coverings placed on existing teeth to hide flaws that mar a smile’s appearance. Imperfections like chips, cracks, stains, and gaps between teeth can be made to disappear, leaving behind a totally unblemished smile. Dr. Mary Swift can bring your dream smile to life with veneers.
Veneers are commonly made from composite resin or porcelain material. Porcelain veneers are fabricated in a lab from digital impressions of your teeth and bite for a perfect fit. They’re designed to look exactly like natural teeth without the blemishes. Composite veneers made from resin material are applied directly to your teeth and molded in place naturally. They are more affordable than porcelain veneers but are also less durable and have a much shorter lifespan since they can stain.
Porcelain veneers can mimic natural tooth enamel’s color, texture, and translucency, making them more lifelike. They can also be made even whiter if a patient wishes a Hollywood smile. Porcelain veneers make an excellent choice for improving the appearance of teeth that are highly visible when you smile. They also have the added advantages of strength, resilience, and stain resistance.
It generally takes two to three dental visits for porcelain veneer treatment. During your initial visit, usually a free smile consultation, Dr. Swift will discuss what you wish to accomplish and provide her recommendation for the best option to accomplish your desires, which may include treatment to correct your bite to ensure your veneers last a long time. If your bite is correct, on the second visit, Dr. Swift will prepare your teeth to accept the veneers, and 3D digital impressions are taken of your teeth to create your custom restorations and sent to our dental lab for fabrication. When the veneers are ready, we’ll permanently bond them to your teeth, giving your smile a brand-new appearance.
Dr. Swift and our team can use veneers to:
All of these issues can be resolved using porcelain veneers, resulting in a beautiful smile that’s absolutely contagious!
No. Once bonded to your teeth, veneers are permanent restorations that are treated like natural teeth. The process is also irreversible, as some tooth enamel is removed. Should your gums recede in the future, you’ll need to replace the veneers to keep your smile looking its best long-term.
By optimizing your bite before placement and with proper oral care, porcelain veneers can last 15+ years. You can extend their lifespan by watching what you eat and eliminating habits like chewing on ice, biting nails, and using teeth like tools.
Dallas Laser Dentistry in Dallas, TX, is your one-stop location for veneer treatment. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Mary Swift and the team, call us at (469) 838-5292.