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Porcelain Veneers

What are porcelain veneers?

Porcelain veneers are thin shells of ceramic used to cover and reshape your teeth. They are custom-crafted to fit your teeth and are permanently bonded to the front of your teeth. They are made of advanced materials for durability and long-lasting stain resistance.

What are porcelain veneers used for?

Porcelain veneers are used to give you a brighter and overall better-looking smile. Porcelain veneers can be used to address many dental problems, such as chipped, cracked, or uneven teeth, discolored teeth, or spaces between teeth. Porcelain veneers can also be used to reshape your smile to give you, for example, longer teeth, which can make your smile appear more youthful.

Am I a good candidate for porcelain veneers?

If you are concerned about any of the dental problems listed above, you should consider porcelain veneers. Any person with good general oral health is a candidate for porcelain veneers, as long as the teeth to be veneered are in relatively good shape.

Are porcelain veneers noticeable?

Porcelain veneers are made of a ceramic that closely mimics the luster and translucency of natural tooth enamel. Houston cosmetic dentist Dr. Nab can match them closely to the color of your teeth and shape them in such a way that they are practically unnoticeable.

How are porcelain veneers placed on teeth?

The process of placing porcelain veneers takes two dental visits. First, the teeth are shaped slightly to allow the veneers to be placed without creating a gap, shelf, or other sign of the veneer. Then an impression is made of your prepared teeth, which is sent off to a lab along with Dr. Nab's design notes so that the lab can custom-craft your veneers. You will be fitted with temporary veneers at this time. Once your custom-crafted veneers are finished, Houston Cosmetic Dentist, Dr. Nab will check them for fit and color before bonding them. Then they will be bonded to your teeth and polished for a natural look.

Is the placement of porcelain veneers painful?

Not generally. Getting your teeth prepared and fitted for porcelain veneers is a very easy process, one of the more conservative cosmetic dentistry treatments, and most patients experience no discomfort whatsoever.

How long will my porcelain veneers last?

Modern porcelain veneers are very durable, and, properly treated, will last more than a decade without chipping, breaking, staining, or coming loose. But the ceramic is similar to your natural tooth enamel, and anything that will break your natural tooth will also break a porcelain veneer, so it is important to avoid biting hard objects or using your teeth as tools.

Why should I pick Midtown Dental for my porcelain veneers?

Dr. Nab at Midtown Dental is a trained and experienced cosmetic dentist.  He has hundreds of hours of advanced cosmetic dentistry training, including classes at the prestigious Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies. He is an active member of the American Association of Cosmetic Dentists (AACD). In addition, our support staff is also highly trained and experienced, ensuring you professional treatment from your first contact with the office to all your follow-up treatments.

How can I learn more about porcelain veneers and whether they are right for me?

To learn more about porcelain veneers, other cosmetic dentistry treatments, or Midtown Dental--The Gallery of Smiles, please call or email us today to schedule a consultation in Houston, Texas.

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