Perfect Your Smile with Porcelain Veneers

When you imagine a classic, movie-star smile, you probably picture someone with white, bright, dazzling teeth that are well-balanced and perfectly symmetrical. While some celebrities are born with it, many create their stunning smiles using a popular cosmetic dentistry treatment called dental veneers - and veneers aren't just for the rich and famous. In fact, veneers are one of the most popular and commonly used dental services among everyone.  

What Are Dental Veneers?

Dental veneers are wafer-thin, tooth-shaped shells designed to fit over the front, visible surfaces of a patient's teeth. Permanently affixed, dental veneers alter the teeth's aesthetic appearance, giving the smile a new look.  

Dental veneers are commonly made of porcelain. Porcelain is a highly durable dental material that also offers a natural look with a similar texture and level of luminosity as natural tooth enamel. Veneers can also be made of other materials such as composite resin or porcelain laminate.  

How Dental Veneers Can Transform Your Smile

Dental veneers are used to cover up and hide imperfections with the smile. They can be used in a variety of ways to enhance or transform a smile's aesthetic appearance. For example, dental veneers are commonly used to:

• Hide permanent stains or discoloration

• Create an evenly bright, white smile

• Cover up gaps between the teeth

• Hide small chips or broken teeth

• Cover up visible silver amalgam fillings

• Correct the appearance of an irregularly sized or shaped tooth

• Create the appearance of a straight smile

• Improve smile balance and symmetry

Dental veneers can be applied individually to mask minor imperfections or in a complete set to transform the entire appearance of the smile.  

The Dental Veneer Process: Minimum Effort, Maximum Impact

Dental veneers are highly popular because they deliver a significant impact with a minimally invasive and relatively simple treatment process.  

Consultation, Teeth Preparation, and Design

The process begins with a consultation and examination. Our dentists examine your teeth and talk with you about your smile goals to ensure you are a good candidate for dental veneers.  

We then prepare the teeth which involves using an abrasive chemical wash to remove a thin layer of tooth enamel. This creates space so that the veneers can sit naturally on the surfaces of the teeth.  

We then take detailed three-dimensional digital impressions of the teeth. These impressions are then uploaded into a powerful design software where we can work with you to design your new look.  

Dental Veneer Manufacturing

These specifications are then sent to a dental lab where precision milling machines manufacture your new set of veneers.  

Dental Veneer Placement

When your dental veneers are ready, we'll schedule a second appointment for their placement. At this appointment, we remove any temporary veneers that were applied, clean the teeth, and then permanently affix the veneers with dental cement.  

We can then make any needed adjustments before the treatment is complete.  

Enhance, Revitalize, or Makeover Your Smile with Dental Veneers in Murfreesboro, TN

If your smile has minor imperfections that you would like to correct or if you're hoping to revitalize your appearance with a whole new look, we encourage you to request a smile makeover consultation with our dentists. At Starbody Dental, we work individually with each patient to gain a complete understanding of your vision and ensure your treatment expectations match the results.

To learn more about dental veneers, other cosmetic smile restoration options, and the treatment outcomes that could be possible for your smile, we welcome you to contact our office today.