The #1 Porcelain Veneers By The Best Dentists In Dalton GA

Cosmetic Dental Veneers

What are Dental Veneers?

Cosmetic dental veneers are thin porcelain facings that are permanently adhered to your natural teeth; they are custom designed by our dentists and our dental laboratory just for you. Porcelain is an amazing restorative material for use in cosmetic dentistry; it is highly translucent to reflect light, producing a permanently white, natural-looking restoration.

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Your Dental Veneers…

The Process behind the Dentistry

Dr. Patterson and Dr. Hughes design your veneers by first examining your teeth to make sure they are healthy. Our dentists are not just concerned about teeth; they also want to make sure your gums are healthy and there are no signs of periodontal disease, an oral infection that requires treatment. Periodontal disease can also create issues with your bite and may cause gum recession or bone loss problems that would affect the health and appearance of the veneered teeth.

Veneers are normally applied with minimal to no drilling and less removal of natural tooth structure than a dental crown. If the tooth is mostly natural tooth structure and has not had extensive dental work in the past (i.e., a crown, large filling or root canal), your dentist can usually recommend a cosmetic dental veneer vs. a crown.

After reviewing photos of your smile with you, the dentist will take digital impressions of your teeth and create a 3-dimensional model to share with our dental laboratory. A master lab technician will use digital models of your teeth to produce your veneers for a proper fit and natural look. Your dentist and lab technician may create a mockup of your veneers using wax models to make sure you are pleased with the expected results.

Our dentist will review shade options with you for your new veneers during the planning phase. We may ask you to whiten your teeth before choosing the final shade for your veneers, so your new smile looks bright and fresh following your makeover.

All-porcelain crowns or bridges may sometimes be used to replace aged dental work and rebuild broken-down teeth. All-porcelain restorations are the perfect complement to veneers; all of your restorations can be shaded to match for a unified appearance.

The Value of Dental Veneers

Cosmetic dental veneers are more durable than dental composite (white filling) materials and porcelain is far more resistant to staining that natural teeth or dental filling materials. Veneers can last for years with proper hygiene maintenance with our dental team supported by good home care.

Perhaps the greatest dental health benefit of veneers is that very little natural tooth structure is removed in preparation for the veneers; this helps to maintain the natural strength of the tooth. Smooth, polished porcelain is also easier to keep clean than tooth surfaces roughened by excessive wear or defects in tooth enamel.