Porcelain Veneers

Porcelain veneers can be a great option for smile transformations! Dr. Yeva believes that each smile is unique and requires custom design and planning. She can use thin custom-made shells of porcelain that are hand-designed to enhance the smile, resulting in a customized and natural outcome.  With veneers we can enhance shape, color and overall form of the teeth creating symmetry and harmony to the face. Considering facially-driven smile design is Dr. Yeva’s ultimate priority when designing a smile, respecting the facial asymmetries and unique characteristics that make up each smile. In this way, she uses facially-driven mockups with minimal and often NO-PREP veneers to make a significant impact in the smile. 

Porcelain veneers can be used to address cosmetic issues such as discoloration, staining, chipped or misaligned teeth, and gaps between teeth.

Will veneers always require shaving down the teeth?

Some common misconceptions about veneer preparations is that they require turning teeth into “pegs” to achieve natural results. This is a MYTH. With skill, experience and knowledge it is possible to achieve natural and successful results using minimal, conservative preparation, and even prep-less designed veneers. When doing smile makeovers that involve veneers, Dr. Yeva takes her time to thoroughly plan and design the smile while respecting the structures that support the bite and maintaining healthy occlusion.

What is the PROCESS of getting veneers?

  • Consultation

    At the initial visit, we take lots of records including professional photography to help us plan and design the smile. We also take digital scans of your teeth as well as radiographs to ensure that the teeth and gums are healthy.

  • Smile Design

    During the next appointment, or sometimes done the same day, we will have a mockup (also known as a Trial Smile) to test out what the final teeth will look like. Once approved, we will go ahead and reshape the teeth to allow space for the final veneers. We will place the custom temporaries on your teeth to test out the look, shapes, and form of the new smile.

  • Final Design

    After you have worn the temporaries for a few weeks, we will evaluate the smile and make any necessary changes. This step is crucial in making sure you are happy with the temporary veneers which will be the blueprint for the finals. Once we have made all necessary modifications, we will take another set of photos, gather measurements, and take digital impressions of your teeth to be sent to our master ceramists.

  • Final Restorations

    At this appointment we will try in the restorations and upon your approval, we will cement the final veneers.

  • Post-Op Check

    After a few days, you will come back for a final check to make sure everything feels normal. We will take the final photos and records for your beautiful custom-designed new smile!

How long do porcelain veneers last?

With proper care, porcelain veneers can last for many years. Optimal oral hygiene and regular dental check-ups and avoiding bad habits like teeth grinding, biting on hard objects will help improve the longevity of your veneers.

Check out some of Dr. Yeva’s smile transformations here.

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