At Sapphire Dental Home, we offer dental veneers crafted from either porcelain or composite resin material. These thin shells are expertly bonded to your teeth, seamlessly blending in with your natural smile. Veneers are custom-made to match the shade and color of your existing teeth, resulting in a flawless, natural-looking white smile.
Who is a good candidate for veneers?
Veneers are often recommended for patients with discoloration resulting from various dental treatments, as well as those with stains caused by dietary habits or prescription medications. They offer a versatile solution for achieving an even smile, closing gaps between teeth, and blending seamlessly with your natural teeth. Porcelain veneers are particularly well-tolerated by gum tissue and are resistant to staining, ensuring a long-lasting, bright white smile.
How are veneers applied?
At Sapphire Dental Home, achieving veneers typically involves more than one visit to our office. Initially, we conduct a comprehensive consultation to understand each patient’s objectives and devise a personalized treatment plan. X-rays are taken during this stage to provide detailed insights into your teeth and aid in selecting the most suitable type of veneers.
Upon your return to Sapphire Dental Home, a portion of the tooth enamel is gently removed to prepare the teeth for veneer placement. Impressions of your teeth are then taken and sent to a dental laboratory, where custom veneers are meticulously crafted. Once the veneers are fabricated, our team ensures they fit precisely and match seamlessly with your natural teeth in terms of color and appearance.
Prior to veneer placement, the teeth are thoroughly cleaned to optimize adhesion. A special dental cement is used to affix the veneers to the teeth, and an ultraviolet light is applied to expedite the hardening process. While the veneer process typically spans a few weeks and involves multiple appointments, our dedicated team at Sapphire Dental Home ensures that each step is executed with precision and care to achieve the best possible results.
What type of veneers are available?
Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain veneers are durable and are made out of ceramic. These veneers can be matched exactly to the shade of your natural teeth. Porcelain veneers are the most common type of veneer used because of the ability to really customize the veneer to best fit your teeth. Porcelain veneers preserve as much of your existing tooth as possible and give patients a long-lasting smile.
Lumineers
Lumineers are another type of porcelain veneer that can help to improve a patient’s smile. This type of veneer requires minimal tooth preparation, and the material is thinner and easily applied compared to traditional porcelain veneers. Placement of Lumineers can be done without injections or anesthesia and give patients the same benefits and long-lasting results.
Composite Resin
Composite resin veneers give the same results and benefits compared to traditional porcelain veneers. This type of veneer helps with chips, teeth length, and gaps between teeth. Composite resin veneers are less expensive, making this a budget-friendly choice for patients. The life of a composite resin veneer is not as long as traditional porcelain veneers. Composite resin veneers are applied in a similar fashion with minimal tooth preparation.
CEREC Veneers
CEREC veneers (Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics) allows our doctor to create and design veneers for patients using our in-office milling unit. With CEREC veneers there is no waiting, and the veneers can be made right in our office. This type of veneer is quick, durable, and long-lasting. CEREC veneers give patients a beautiful white smile in just one visit.
Zirconia
Zirconia veneers are typically used for patients that have severely decayed or damaged teeth. This type of veneer is helpful for patients that are looking for an option that is stronger than porcelain veneers. Zirconia is typically used for back teeth, and this type of material can add strength to teeth to prevent wear and tear.
