Porcelain Veneers
Your smile is one of the first thing people notice about you.
Before you say anything, your smile speaks about you. Your smile is one of the first thing people notice about you. . . . What does your smile say about you?
Porcelain Veneers can subtly or dramatically change your smile appeal. They are the perfect solution for the following smile problems:
- Crooked teeth
- Misshapen teeth
- Discolored or stained teeth
- Teeth that are too small or large
- Unwanted or uneven spaces
- Worn or chipped teeth
Veneers can immediately provide an impressive, positive transformation of your smile and overall facial look. In as little as two visits you can say "good bye" to a smile you than you may not be proud of.
Porcelain veneers are thin, custom-made shells of porcelain that are hand-crafted to fit over the visible part of your front teeth. We design each case individually to match or enhance each patient's smile. They are virtually undetectable.
Placing custom veneers requires a high degree of technical skill
as well as attention to cosmetic detail. Dr. Malone has received
extensive post graduate training in cosmetic procedures at the renown Las Vegas Institute.
It is important to select a cosmetic dentist who is specially trained and experienced when receiving your porcelain veneers. The right cosmetic dentist will make sure that your porcelain veneers will not only improve your smile, but also make sure your new smile looks natural. With the right porcelain veneers, the color, shape, and even translucency of the veneers will look just like naturally beautiful teeth.
Your first step is to schedule a complimentary cosmetic consultation.
PORCELAIN VENEERS - DIFFERENT TYPES TO SUIT YOUR NEEDS
All Porcelain Veneers are not created equal. The type of porcelain materials used to make veneers varies in strength and aesthetic properties. The degree of artistry also varies. As a result of these variables, some porcelain veneers appear more life-like than others.
Highly Aesthetic hand-crafted porcelain veneers
When natural beauty, realism, as well as strength and durability are a priority, then custom-designed veneers created by highly trained artisans are a must. These type of veneers can be designed as traditional-thickness veneers or as Ultra-Thin veneers, similar in thickness as a contact lens. The size, shape and thickness of a veneer depends on what is being accomplished and what the existing conditions of the teeth are prior to treatment. Whatever the final design, this type of veneer is much more conservative in tooth enamel removal than a tooth prepared for a crown.
No Preparation (No Tooth Reduction) Veneers
"No-prep" or minimal preparation veneers are regarded by a majority of dentists who place them as a viable alternative to traditional veneers for specific cases. Even though this type of veneer is very thin, in many cases the addition of any porcelain layer may result in bulkier looking teeth. If a person has under-size teeth or is young, the no-preparation approach may be appropriate.
These type of veneers are marketed as "no-drill" and "no-shot" type of procedure. In select cases this is true. It may be a good choice for people seeking non-invasive alternatives for changing the appearance of their smiles. An example of these type of veneers is known as Lumineers®
However, more often than not, at least some minimum of preparation would result in a more aesthetic case. In our office, it is always our goal to minimize tooth preparation whenever possible where this is appropriate. Saving teeth and tooth structure is always our goal.
Not all people are candidates for prep-less veneers, but they do offer an exciting alternative. Dr. Malone will examine your teeth and discuss your expectations, budget, and long-term smile goals to determine whether traditional porcelain veneers or no-prep veneers are the best solution for your individual case.
Smile more confidently!
Turn back the clock - you can look 10 years younger in just two visits!