Dental Veneers

With dental veneers, you no longer need to hide your wonderful smile because of chips, spaces, stains or misshapen teeth.  Veneers easily correct imperfections of the teeth and since they look completely natural, they are a perfect option for patients wanting to improve their looks.

Veneers are custom-made, thin shells made from tooth-colored material, such as porcelain.  They cover the front side of your teeth.

Placing veneers is usually an irreversible process, because it is necessary to remove a small amount of enamel from your tooth to accommodate the shell.   The dentist will then take an impression of your teeth and make a model.  This model is then sent to a dental laboratory technician with specific instructions from the dentist as to what is needed.  From this model and instructions, the technician will create the exact veneers needed to enhance your smile.  At your next appointment, the dentist will prepare the area and place the veneers on the teeth.  Your dentist may recommend that you avoid some foods and beverages that may stain or discolor your veneers such as coffee, tea or red wine.  Sometimes, a veneer might chip or fracture.  But for many people the results are more than worth it.

You’ll be pleased to see, once the veneers are in place, they look just like your natural teeth – only better.

Contact our dental office and make an appointment.  We are here to help: (703) 318-8200