At Maxus Dental, patients find the services they need to help keep their smile healthy and attractive. One of the cosmetic treatments that we are often asked about is porcelain veneers.

A porcelain laminate (often called a veneer) is a thin shell of porcelain that covers the front of each tooth. They bond directly to the front of the tooth, similar to the way artificial fingernails work. Each porcelain laminate is a work of art, carefully crafted, while you wait, with our in-office milling machine.  In some cases, we may craft them in a laboratory to fit your individual smile.

Dental veneers have been used for some time. The intent of this cosmetic treatment is to disguise imperfections or damage such as gaps, chips, stains, and cracks. We customize veneers to give a tooth or teeth the exact characteristics necessary to enhance the overall appearance of the smile. During the early days of this treatment, the fabrication of many veneers came from a composite, which is a mixture of glass and resin. Today, porcelain is the preferred material. This is because porcelain more closely mimics the characteristics of enamel, and this is crucial to the authentic appearance of the smile.

Do you have stubborn discoloration? A gap or chip? You may be an ideal candidate for porcelain veneers from your experienced Sherwood dentist! 

To create a more beautiful smile with porcelain veneers, we begin with a comprehensive consultation and examination. It is important that our team understands your desired outcome, right down to the shape and color of teeth. We also need to ensure that no dental problems exist, as they may inhibit the lasting results of this cosmetic procedure. If our doctors detect conditions such as cavities, he will perform a restorative treatment prior to moving forward with veneers.

An additional consideration that we make during the consultation phase is the necessity for teeth whitening. To obtain a more attractive smile with porcelain veneers does not necessarily mean that you must have veneers bonded to every visible tooth. In many cases, only one or two teeth need veneers. Because porcelain cannot be bleached, patients may wish to have teeth whitening performed before their final restorations are bonded.

To create a more beautiful smile with porcelain veneers, we begin with a comprehensive consultation and examination. It is important that our team understands your desired outcome, right down to the shape and color of teeth. We also need to ensure that no dental problems exist, as they may inhibit the lasting results of this cosmetic procedure. If our doctors detect conditions such as cavities, he will perform a restorative treatment prior to moving forward with veneers.

An additional consideration that we make during the consultation phase is the necessity for teeth whitening. To obtain a more attractive smile with porcelain veneers does not necessarily mean that you must have veneers bonded to every visible tooth. In many cases, only one or two teeth need veneers. Because porcelain cannot be bleached, patients may wish to have teeth whitening performed before their final restorations are bonded.