Porcelain Veneers 101: The Secret Behind a Flawless, Natural-Looking Smile
Do you ever hide your smile in photos? Many people feel self-conscious about chipped, stained, or slightly crooked teeth.
At Greder Dental in Omaha, Nebraska, Jennifer Greder, DDS, and her team help patients regain their confidence. We can design custom porcelain veneers to give you a flawless smile.
Veneers are thin, custom-made porcelain shells. They bond to the front of your natural teeth to improve their shape, size, and color. We use advanced technology to make sure your new smile looks completely natural and fits your features.
How do we achieve a natural look?
Achieving a natural look with porcelain veneers requires meticulous artistic precision and careful customization. Every set of veneers is individually crafted to match your natural tooth shape and desired shade for a seamless appearance.
By tailoring the shape, shade, and translucency of each porcelain shell, we ensure your final results enhance your smile seamlessly, comfortably, and beautifully.
How long do porcelain veneers last?
With proper care and high-quality crafting, porcelain veneers are built to provide long-lasting beauty and strength for many years.
Because veneers can chip under extreme pressure, we help you protect your investment. We evaluate your bite carefully during your cosmetic dentistry consultation. If you grind your teeth at night, we can prescribe a custom nightguard to shield your porcelain from heavy forces.
What should you expect during the procedure?
For traditional porcelain veneers, your dentist removes some of the enamel from the surface of the teeth before taking digital impressions that the lab uses to create the restorations, which takes a couple of weeks. When they’re ready, you return to the office so we can bond the veneers to your teeth to reveal your beautiful new smile.
Many patients worry about how much of their natural tooth enamel must be shaved down to accommodate the veneers. We prioritize conservative techniques that keep your teeth strong.
Whenever possible, we recommend minimally invasive options such as minimal prep veneers like Lumineers® or DURAthin®. These are thinner than traditional porcelain veneers. Preserving your natural enamel provides a much stronger bond for the porcelain. During your initial consultation, Dr. Greder examines your teeth to see if you are a candidate for these options.
Whatever option you choose, our team guides you through every step of the process, from shade matching to final placement for the flawless smile you’ve always wanted. To learn more about our personalized cosmetic treatments, schedule a consultation with Greder Dental today.
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