Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain Veneers for a Brand New Smile
At Laurel Smile Design, watching patients discover a brilliant new smile highlights our days. Porcelain Veneers in Laurel MD can transform a smile dramatically, sometimes referred to as “instant orthodontics.” A set of veneers can correct chips, stains, and even deeply discolored teeth. They can also alter the length and size of teeth or help teeth that seem rotated suddenly appear straighter.
While it sounds dramatic, only the stunning visual outcome is surprising. Veneers provide a highly conservative approach to esthetic smile makeovers. Dr. Amna Choudhary and Dr. Sunny Choudhary bring the training and artistry needed to carefully plan each smile and get the details right.
What Are Porcelain Dental Veneers?
Veneers display the ultimate in dental art and science, handcrafted and customized to fit your smile. Like a contact lens, these paper-thin pieces of porcelain bond to the outside of your natural teeth. Don’t be fooled by the thin characteristics of this material. Many unique features can be incorporated into the ceramics, replicating any look you want to create, from a subtle enhancement to a complete smile transformation.
Popular Types of Veneers
While porcelain is our specialty, it helps to understand how it compares to other options. Popular types of veneers include:
Porcelain Veneers
Made from pressed ceramic, porcelain veneers are slightly translucent, making them look remarkably natural and resistant to staining over time.
Composite Veneers
Made from a tooth-colored composite resin, these veneers are typically less expensive but don’t offer the same longevity or stain resistance as porcelain.
No-Prep Veneers
A minimally invasive option that requires less enamel removal, though they may not be suitable for correcting more significant imperfections.
Transform Your Smile With Porcelain Veneers in Laurel MD
Porcelain Veneers Procedure
While veneers provide a conservative way to repair damaged or imperfect teeth, the process behind them requires a high level of training to get right. Here’s what’s involved in bringing a smile like this to life:
Good Planning Paves the Way
Careful planning of your veneers is vital to a successful outcome. Models, photographs, and digital X-rays allow you and Dr. Amna Choudhary to create a perfect blueprint to direct your case from start to finish. Like all successful projects, this planning can’t be compromised. She will consider your input and incorporate your desires into your veneer case, from color to shape and a number of other factors.
The Next Steps
Once Dr. Amna Choudhary plans your case, usually two appointments leave you with a stunning new smile. At the first visit, the teeth are gently prepared to allow space for the ultra-thin porcelain to be crafted by a master lab technician. She provides all the information needed to a specialized lab to create your custom veneers, and produces acrylic temporary restorations that mimic the veneers, worn for about three weeks. These temporaries provide a preview of the general appearance of your new smile and allow further input regarding its final look.
Delivering the Magic
After hours of custom craftwork in the lab, you’ll return for a second appointment. Dr. Amna Choudhary will try in each veneer and evaluate the appearance and fit, giving you an opportunity to preview the new look. She will then go through several precise steps to bond the thin veneers to the outer surface of your teeth, creating an incredibly strong bond between tooth and porcelain. Minor adjustments to your bite and a final polish will leave you with a smile that may have you wondering why you waited so long to find Laurel Smile Design.
Why Get Porcelain Veneers?
You should consider porcelain veneers if you want to improve or enhance the appearance of your teeth and smile, but teeth whitening isn’t sufficient and you don’t need a more extensive procedure. You might want to get porcelain veneers if you have:
Discolored, yellowed, or stained teeth.
Gaps between your teeth.
Small teeth or teeth that are significantly smaller than others.
Teeth that are misshapen or aren’t uniform in appearance.
- Chipped, broken, cracked, or damaged teeth.
Advantages of Porcelain Veneers
Before getting porcelain veneers, it helps to understand the process and what to expect from your results. The biggest advantages of porcelain veneers include:
Enhanced beauty and appearance of your teeth.
A brighter, whiter-looking smile.
Symmetry and a uniform appearance across your teeth.
Resistance to future staining.
Results that last 10 to 15 years with proper care.
A natural, lifelike blend with your surrounding teeth.
A conservative cosmetic procedure that preserves your underlying tooth structure.
- The ability to care for your teeth as usual, by brushing, flossing, and using mouthwash.
Make an Appointment for Porcelain Veneers
If you’re interested in finding out whether you’re a good candidate for porcelain veneers, our team at Laurel Smile Design is here to help. Call us today to schedule an appointment for cosmetic porcelain veneers in Laurel, MD.
Frequently Asked Questions About Porcelain Veneers
How long does the porcelain veneers process take?
Most cases are completed in two appointments: one to prepare your teeth and take impressions, and a second to bond your custom veneers into place, usually a few weeks apart.
Do porcelain veneers damage my natural teeth?
Porcelain veneers require only a small amount of enamel removal to create room for the veneer, making it a conservative option compared to more extensive restorative treatments.
Will my veneers look natural?
Yes. Porcelain veneers are custom color-matched and shaped to blend seamlessly with your smile, giving a natural, lifelike appearance.
How do I care for my veneers?
Veneers are cared for just like your natural teeth. Brush, floss, and use mouthwash as you normally would, and keep up with regular checkups.
Am I a good candidate for porcelain veneers?
Most patients with healthy teeth and gums are good candidates. During a consultation, Dr. Amna Choudhary or Dr. Sunny Choudhary will evaluate your smile and let you know if veneers are the right fit for your goals.
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