Brighten Your Smile with Dental Veneers in Kenosha, Wisconsin
Wish you had a movie-star smile? Dental veneers are a simple, natural-looking way to give you a brighter, more uniform smile. Dr. Crawford has years of experience with porcelain veneers and other cosmetic dentistry techniques. Let’s give your smile a beauty boost. Schedule a consultation today!
What are Dental Veneers?
Dental veneers are thin, custom-made porcelain shells that cover the front of your teeth. Veneers work wonders for teeth with chips, cracks, stains, small gaps, or minor misalignment. They’re a durable cosmetic option to give you a balanced, brilliant smile. Next time you’re watching your favorite movie star, notice how shiny their teeth are. They’re likely using porcelain veneers.
4 Simple Steps to a Beautiful Dental Veneers
At Pat Crawford DDS, we use two types of veneers: the first involves taking small amounts of enamel off your tooth before making an impression. The second type is no-prep, where we take an impression without any adjustments to your tooth. Either way, the procedure takes two appointments, but the results can last a lifetime.
- Consult & Check: It starts with a consultation between you and Dr. Crawford to discuss your smile goals and see if veneers are a good fit for you. From there, we’ll examine your teeth and gums and take measurements, photos, and X-rays to capture any details we need.
- Prep & Impression: For typical veneers, we will remove a small amount of tooth enamel from the front surfaces of your tooth to make a snug fit for the veneer. For no-prep veneers, we skip right to taking an impression of the tooth and surrounding teeth.
- Customize & Craft: We’ll help you choose the right shade of porcelain to match your natural teeth. Then we’ll send the impression and specifications to the lab where a veneer tailored to your precise needs will be created.
- Application: The big day arrives, and your veneers are placed. After checking the look, feel, and fit, Dr. Crawford will use dental cement to bond them permanently in place.
Advantages of Veneers
- Smile Improvement: Veneers can cover up stains, chips, cracks, and other minor issues that bonding and whitening alone may not fix.
- Natural Appearance: Veneers are made to resemble natural teeth and can be matched to blend seamlessly.
- Stain-Resistance: Porcelain veneers are highly resistant to staining from food, drinks, and tobacco, keeping your smile vibrant.
- Minimal Invasiveness: Compared to crowns, veneers require less enamel removal.
- Longevity: While not as long-lasting as crowns or bridges, veneers can easily last 10-15 years with proper care.
Drawbacks of Veneers
- Permanent: Dental veneers are irreversible alterations that requires removing a small amount of tooth enamel.
- Not for Everyone: Veneers are not a good option if you have significant tooth decay, gum disease, or if you grind your teeth.
- Cost: Veneers can be relatively expensive, and the cost may not be covered by dental insurance, since it is often considered a cosmetic procedure.
- Maintenance: Veneers are durable, but not invulnerable. They can chip or crack and then must be replaced.
- Two-Visit Requirement: Unlike our zirconium crowns, dental veneers require two visits to complete.
Don’t let minor smile imperfections hold you back. Reclaim your confidence and transform your smile with dental veneers. Schedule a consultation to get started today!
