Veneers Hellertown, PA

When you smile, your teeth become quite prominent. How your teeth look can play a significant role in the quality of your smile, and your confidence. Even the smallest flaws in your teeth can impact its appearance. At DeWire Dental, we can help to improve the quality of your smile and boost your confidence, with veneers.

What are Veneers?

Even the smallest flaws in your teeth can have a major impact on the overall quality of your smile. Minor flaws that can impact your smile include:

Veneer Materials

Veneers are made from one of two materials, composite resin or porcelain. Porcelain is generally the preferred material. While both materials are tooth-colored, porcelain provides a much more realistic appearance. In addition to matching the color of your teeth, it also reflects light like your natural tooth enamel. Porcelain is stronger than composite and has a longer expected lifespan. Where composite resin is rated to last 5 to 7 years, porcelain can last 15 years or more with proper care.

Porcelain is also stain-resistant. Composite resin is porous, can stain when exposed to certain types of foods, beverages, and tobacco products. Unlike your natural teeth though, composite veneers cannot be whitened. If they stain, they need to be changed. Porcelain, on the other hand, can resist stains.

Why Veneers?

There are many reasons to consider veneers. Benefits of this treatment include:

The Process for Getting Veneers

Getting veneers typically requires two separate appointments. At your first appointment, we first prepare the teeth. This process, done under a local anesthetic, involves removing just a thin layer of enamel from the front surfaces of the affected teeth.

Removing the enamel is done to ensure that your veneers fit naturally in with the rest of your smile and do not feel bulky or unnatural. After preparing the teeth, an impression is taken of your mouth. This impression is sent to our dental lab, where it is used to design and create your custom veneers. At your second appointment, your veneers are checked for fit, bite, and a natural appearance. If everything looks good, they are bonded to the teeth with a special dental cement.

With veneers, we can improve the appearance of teeth affected by minor flaws, boosting the quality of your smile as well as your confidence. Call DeWire Dental at (610) 838-6188 today to schedule your consultation and find out if veneers are right for you.