Simple Smile Transformation with Dental Veneers

Whether you have a minor imperfection to correct or want a complete smile makeover, dental veneers can help you achieve the look you desire. This quick and effective cosmetic dental treatment is minimally invasive, pain-free, and requires only two dental appointments.

What Are Dental Veneers?

Dental veneers are a popular cosmetic dentistry treatment. They consist of wafer-thin, semi-translucent, tooth-shaped covers that are bonded to the front, visible surfaces of the teeth to mask imperfections or create a whole new look. Dental veneers are typically made of durable porcelain, but they are also available in other materials such as composite resin. The type of veneer that is right for you will depend on your treatment preferences and goals.

How Dental Veneers Are Used

Dental veneers are commonly used to revitalize the appearance of the smile by:

• Masking permanent stains and discoloration
• Creating a uniformly bright, white smile
• Correcting the appearance of irregularly sized or shaped teeth
• Covering up small chips or cracks
• Filling in gaps between the teeth
• Creating the appearance of a straight smile
• Improving the smile's overall balance and symmetry
• Enhancing your overall facial features with a smile that dazzles

Why Choose Dental Veneers? Dental Veneer Benefits

Dental veneers offer countless benefits, and that's why patients often choose them to enhance and transform their smiles.

• Dental veneers are a quick and simple way to improve the look of the smile.
• They are custom-designed and manufactured to ensure a perfect fit and beautiful results.
• They look just like natural teeth.
• Dental veneers are usually made of tooth-colored porcelain which is highly durable, long-lasting, and naturally resists stains.

What to Expect: The Dental Veneer Treatment Process

Consultation and Tooth Preparation

The treatment process begins with a consultation and examination that allows our dentists to help you determine if veneers are the right treatment option. We then prepare the surfaces of your teeth for the dental veneers. During this process, we use an abrasive chemical to remove a thin layer of tooth enamel. This is done to accommodate your veneers, allowing them to sit flush against your teeth for a natural look.

Digital Impressions and Design

Once your teeth have been prepared, we take three-dimensional digital impressions of your teeth, using an intraoral scanner. This creates a thorough and accurate digital representation of your teeth that will be used in designing your dental veneers, ensuring a natural fit and the look you desire. We then work with you to design your dental veneers, helping you select a color and final look.

These specifications will then be submitted to a dental laboratory where your dental veneers will be crafted on a precision milling machine.

Veneer Placement

Once your new veneers are ready, we'll have you return to our office. We will then bond them to your teeth with sturdy dental cement. After any final adjustments have been made, you'll be ready to show off your new smile.

Ongoing Maintenance and Care

It's important for patients to understand that dental veneers (especially, those made of porcelain) are a permanent cosmetic treatment, designed to enhance your smile for life. With proper care, porcelain dental veneers last an average of 10 to 15 years, and they will require maintenance or replacement if any issues occur.

Ready to Transform Your Smile? Find Out If Dental Veneers Are Right for You

At Serene Dentistry, we believe every smile is naturally beautiful, but we completely understand the desire to enhance and improve your natural features, and our dentists can work with you to determine the treatment that can best help you achieve your smile goals. If you are interested in learning how dental veneers could improve the look of your smile and boost your confidence, we invite you to contact our office in Ventura, California today. We can talk with you about the treatment process and your smile goals, and we'll help you determine the best treatment plan to create the smile you desire.