Worn, chipped, or stained teeth are hard to hide and can significantly affect your confidence when smiling or speaking in public.

Porcelain veneers are ultra-thin and made from beautiful dental porcelain. These restorations can conceal damage for a stunning smile.

What makes porcelain veneers at Legaspi Family Dental such a great choice?

Porcelain Veneers

A porcelain veneer, also called a dental veneer, is an ultra-thin shell that a dentist can attach to the surface of a tooth in order to obscure cosmetic concerns like chips, cracks, or stains. Each shell is made from porcelain or similar materials that flawlessly resemble the appearance of a tooth. Because of their natural-looking results and the relative simplicity of the placement procedure, porcelain veneers have become one of the most popular treatment options in cosmetic dentistry.

What Are Porcelain Veneers?

Despite being incredibly thin, each veneer is strong enough to withstand normal biting forces. With consistent oral hygiene and regular exams and cleanings, porcelain veneers can last up to 25 years.

Strong, High-Quality Results

Our team can custom-craft your porcelain veneers to conceal a wide range of common cosmetic imperfections, such as chips, cracks, gaps, misalignment, and stubborn discoloration — all in one treatment.

Versatile Smile Enhancement

At Legaspi Family Dental, our dentists use the finest materials to craft all our custom restorations. IPS e.max® and IPS Empress® mimic the properties of natural enamel and can blend into your smile for a seamless result.

Advanced Materials for Stunning Effects

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Beautiful, Symmetrical Smiles

In general, the most important requirement affecting your ability to receive dental veneers is robust oral health. If you have major oral health issues, such as severe tooth decay or gum disease, other treatments will be necessary before you qualify for cosmetic dentistry. We can address virtually all of these concerns in our office. Other factors that affect candidacy for porcelain veneers include:

Ideal Dental Veneer Candidates

ARE IN GOOD ORAL HEALTH

Sufficient Enamel

Before your dentist can place your porcelain veneers, they have to remove a certain amount of enamel from your tooth. If you have very worn or thin enamel, you may not qualify for this form of dentistry.

Free of Teeth Grinding

Clenching or grinding your teeth can damage restorations like veneers. An oral appliance or another treatment for these issues may allow you to still undergo treatment.

Minor Misalignment

While porcelain veneers can address gaps or other minor misalignments, severely crooked teeth may still require orthodontic treatment such as Invisalign.

Good Oral Hygiene

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Permanent Investment

Veneer dentistry is irreversible. If you are concerned about making permanent changes to your smile, you may consider an alternative treatment, such as dental bonding. You can discuss your options with our team in a consultation.

Consistent oral hygiene and regular checkups at our office are essential for maintaining the integrity of the dental veneers and the health of your underlying teeth.

OUR DENTISTS USE DENTAL VENEERS TO ADDRESS A VARIETY OF COSMETIC CONCERNS, INCLUDING TEETH THAT ARE:

Chipped

Cracked

Discolored

Misshapen

Misaligned

Overcrowded

Gapped

What can veneers address?

Aren't there less expensive treatment options?

While many cosmetic treatments exist, only veneers achieve truly comprehensive results.

Depending on the issues you want to address, our dentists can discuss potential alternatives to porcelain veneers. Dental bonding, for example, is used to treat many of the same conditions as veneers for a lower price.

However, while bonding is a good alternative for treating an imperfect tooth, the resin bonding material cannot provide the same level of strength and durability that porcelain can.

In addition, the results of veneer treatment typically look more natural than dental bonding.

Dental Veneers vs. Dental Bonding

Professional teeth whitening is another more affordable alternative to veneers. Both in-office whitening and take-home whitening kits can be effective at treating stained teeth, but these bleaching options have their limitations.

Teeth whitening can only whiten stains that originate on the surface of the teeth. Deeper layers of discolored tooth structure cannot be whitened. Veneers, by contrast, can conceal deep-set stains that appear on the front surface of a tooth.

Additionally, teeth can still become stained after whitening treatment. Porcelain veneers are made of stain-resistant materials, which means longer-lasting cosmetic dentistry benefits.

Dental Veneers vs. Teeth Whitening

So what can you expect while receiving veneers?

What does treatment involve?

PREPARATION

First, your dentist will prepare each tooth that will receive a porcelain veneer by removing a thin layer of enamel. This step makes space for the prosthetic.

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IMPRESSIONS

Then, he will take impressions of your teeth to create a wax mock-up so you can see what your veneers will look like.

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FABRICATION

Once you decide on specifics like color and shape, we will send your impressions to a trusted lab. In the meantime, you will receive temporary veneers that still allow you to chew and speak normally.

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PLACEMENT

Before placing your veneers, your dentist will show you what they will look like. Then, he will clean each prepared tooth with a cleansing solution designed to aid in the bonding process. The bonding agent is then applied to your teeth and the dentist will secure your veneers in place.

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What happens after veneers are placed?

MAINTAIN THE BEAUTY OF YOUR ENHANCED SMILE

Though our veneers and all materials we use are of the highest quality and durability, they will still need to be replaced at some point.
However, with excellent oral hygiene, including regular brushing, flossing, and professional cleanings, your veneers can provide a more beautiful smile for 10 years or more. Before you leave your second appointment, we will give you full instructions on care and continued maintenance.

Life After Porcelain Veneers Treatment

One of the greatest benefits of veneers is that you can begin to enjoy the results almost immediately. There is virtually no recovery or downtime needed, and your veneers will be ready to show off as soon as you leave our office.
Veneers are made from stain-resistant, high-quality porcelain and can be cared for just like your natural teeth. However, there are a few steps you can take to keep them looking great for many years to come. To prevent fracturing your veneers, avoid:
  • Chewing on ice, pen caps, or fingernails 
  • Opening mail or packages with your teeth 
  • Grinding your teeth excessively
If you grind your teeth during the night, our doctors can recommend an oral appliance that helps you avoid excessive pressure on your veneers.

Caring for Porcelain Veneers Is Simple:

Want to Transform Your Smile?

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Is there something about your smile you want to change? Is there something about your smile you want to change? Do you have prominent chips, cracks, or gaps? Do you have crooked or misshapen teeth?

Veneers could be the dental treatment you’ve been waiting for. The stain-resistant material is strong and blends in with your natural teeth, allowing you to bite, chew, speak, and smile with confidence.