Veneers

If you’re unhappy about your chipped, stained, or misaligned teeth, veneers may be a quick solution for a more beautiful smile. At Seattle Crown Hill Dental in Seattle, Washington, the experienced dental team takes a patient-centered approach to care and offers porcelain veneers among their numerous dental treatments to help you meet your dental goals. To learn more about how veneers can transform your smile, call the office or book a consultation online today.

What are veneers?

Veneers are thin porcelain shells that your dentist bonds to the front of your teeth to change their color, shape, or size and improve your appearance. In addition to giving you a more beautiful smile, veneers also provide an additional layer of strength and support to your natural teeth. 

Am I a good candidate for veneers?

The team at Seattle Crown Hill Dental determines if you’re a good candidate for veneers during a consultation. The team considers your aesthetic goals, current oral health, and long-term dental needs. Veneers can fix many cosmetic and dental concerns, including:

• Chipped or fractured teeth
• Tooth discoloration
• Misalignment
• Tooth deformity
• Gapped teeth

Though veneers can fix many dental concerns, your provider focuses on your long-term oral health needs. If they can’t improve your cosmetic or dental issue with veneers, they may suggest an alternative dental treatment, such as a crown. 

What can I expect during veneer placement?

Your Seattle Crown Hill dentist reviews the details of what you can expect during your veneer placement at your consultation. In general, you can expect at least two visits to the office to prepare and place your porcelain veneers.

During your first appointment, your dentist prepares your teeth for the veneers by removing a minuscule amount of your tooth’s enamel to make room for the porcelain shell. Then, they make a mold of your teeth, which is used to create your custom-made veneers, and place temporary veneers on your teeth. 

Once your permanent porcelain veneers are ready, you return to the office for placement. During your second office visit, your dentist removes your temporary veneers, cleans your teeth, and bonds your veneers to your teeth using specialized dental cement and a curing light.

Then they shape your veneers, so they blend in with your natural teeth. 

How long do veneers last?

With good oral care, your veneers can last 10 to 20 years. The Seattle Crown Hill Dental team provides specific instructions on how to care for your veneers at home, which may include daily brushing with a nonabrasive toothpaste, as well as daily flossing. The team also schedules regular follow-up appointments for professional dental cleanings and exams to maintain your oral health.

Veneers are a quick and simple solution for a more beautiful smile. To see if you’re a good candidate for veneers, call Seattle Crown Hill Dental today.