Porcelain Veneers in Paoli, PA
Our dentists at M Shah DMD & Associates love creating beautiful smiles for our patients, and porcelain veneers are often part of the process. Whether you want to conceal a single broken tooth or desire a more dramatic transformation, veneers may be the perfect option.
Helping you achieve excellent oral health is our priority. However, we also want you to be pleased with the appearance of your smile. Knowing you look your best inspires greater confidence, especially when interacting with others in business and social settings.
How Dental Veneers Improve Your Smile
Veneers are wafer-thin ceramic or porcelain shells bonded to the fronts of the teeth that show when you smile. Our cosmetic dentists in Paoli, PA, use veneers in numerous ways to perfect your smile:
- Make a crooked smile look straighter
- Close uneven gaps and spacing between teeth
- Hide chipped or broken teeth
- Conceal severely stained or discolored teeth
- Resurface worn or damaged tooth enamel
- Create a more balanced, symmetrical appearance
Understanding your goals helps us plan a smile makeover that meets and exceeds your expectations. The first step is an examination with Dr. Shah or Dr. Logan to see if veneers are appropriate for you.
We Customize Veneers for Your Unique Needs
Before customizing your treatment plan, our cosmetic dentists talk to you about your needs, wants, and desires for your smile to ensure we share the same goals. They will also discuss other treatment options that might be more suitable, such as cosmetic bonding or crowns.
Any cosmetic dental procedure is an investment in your smile, and we want you to be delighted with the results! During the planning stage, you and your cosmetic dentist will collaborate to ensure that your veneers are the perfect shape, shade, and size for your smile.
We use digital smile design, a software that allows us to show you mock-ups of the proposed treatment results so you can see the improvement before we begin.
The Process for Getting Veneers
Getting dental veneers typically requires two visits to our dental office spaced about two weeks apart
First, we prepare the teeth by removing a layer of enamel about half a millimeter in thickness, so the veneers fit seamlessly and look natural. Next, highly-accurate digital impressions make it easy for our dental lab partners to customize your final veneers to our specifications. Before you leave, we will place temporary veneers to protect your teeth while waiting for your new restorations.
We send your treatment plan to a top-rated custom dental lab where skilled technicians customize your veneers to our high standards for quality. This process takes about two weeks, and when we receive your final veneers, you will return to our dental office so we can place them on your teeth.
First, we carefully check each restoration for quality, appearance, and fit, bond them to your teeth, and polish them to create a smooth, stain-resistant surface.
How to Care for Your Veneers
Caring for veneers is easy, but remember they are very thin and can easily chip, crack, or break when subjected to excessive force. Be careful when eating hard or crunchy foods, and don’t chew on ice or pens, bite your nails, or use your teeth to open packages.
If you have a teeth-grinding habit, we will customize a nightguard for you to wear to protect your teeth and your new restorations.
It’s also crucial to protect veneer teeth by scheduling regular teeth cleanings and exams. With proper care, porcelain veneers can last as long as twenty years!
Want to Learn More about Porcelain Veneers?
Porcelain veneers can perfect a single tooth or create a dramatic smile transformation. Our dentists would love to meet with you to determine if you are a good candidate and discuss the process.
Please call our Paoli, PA, dental office to arrange a veneer consultation appointment. We look forward to getting started!
We are also pleased to serve patients from all surrounding communities in Chester County, including Malvern, Berwyn, Wayne, Frazer, Whitehorse Farms, and Devault.
