Lakeland dentist, Dentist in Lakeland, FL

Veneers

Porcelain veneers are extremely thin casings of ceramic that are bonded to the front of the patients’ tooth to create a new smile. Porcelain veneers are placed over the front of teeth that appear too small or large, slightly discolored, or simply are not cosmetically pleasing to the patient. For many patients, teeth may have chipped, become discolored, or are slightly crooked. For the majority of these patients, porcelain veneers can prove to be the perfect solution.

When placing porcelain veneers, we pay close attention to the patients surrounding teeth and design each veneer to complement the overall smile. The result is a beautiful, attractive new smile.

If cared for properly, your veneers will last you a long time. We ensure that your new veneers are constructed of the most durable porcelain materials available.

Procedure

The procedure begins with the preparation of the tooth. This entails removing the discolored or unsightly portion of the tooth and meticulously shaping the tooth in preparation for the new veneer. Once we have shaped the tooth, we will take an impression. This impression will be sent to our lab where your new restoration will be crafted. While the new veneers are created, we will provide you with a temporary restoration. Our temporary restorations will resemble your natural teeth so that you can continue with your daily life without worrying about a missing or incompatible tooth.

During your second visit to the office, we will proceed with the placement of your final restoration. The veneers will be fitted comfortably into the mouth. We will make every effort to ensure that the new tooth feels exactly like one of your natural teeth. The final step in the process will be to bond the new veneers into your mouth, leaving you with a beautifully restored smile.

Porcelain Veneers
Lakeland, Florida

Porcelain veneers are ultra-thin, custom-made facings that are affixed to your teeth. The dental veneers procedure is simple and comfortable and may take as few as two appointments. Made from porcelain, veneers are a great way to improve the look of your front teeth. You can whiten your teeth, close spaces, and create a great smile easily and affordably. They may be used to correct small gaps between the front teeth, or to fix teeth that are poorly shaped or slightly crooked. We may recommend veneers to cover teeth that are chipped, worn or eroded. A few of the defects that porcelain veneers can correct include:

• Gaps between the teeth
• Permanently stained or discolored teeth
• Stained or washed out fillings
• Chipped or broken teeth
• Misshapen or crooked teeth

If you are concerned about the size, shape, position or color of your teeth, we may be able to help you with porcelain or dental veneers at our Lakeland, Florida area cosmetic dentistry office.

If you are considering porcelain veneers in Lakeland, please call or e-mail us today to schedule your initial consultation.