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Benefits of Getting Dental Veneers

Porcelain veneers and crowns are extremely versatile and quick way to correct a large number of smile problems. They are a fantastic way to fix front teeth. You can also whiten your teeth, close spaces, and create a great smile in general. We can even almost instantly straighten crooked teeth.

Instant Smile Makeover

A great solution if you want to improve your smile quickly.

Teeth Whitening

Great option if you want to brighten up your smile.

Replace Teeth

Veneers can replace missing or broken teeth

Straighten Teeth

Veneers give you a straight natural – beautiful looking smile.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some of the FAQ we’ve received from our patients. Have additional questions or concerns, call us: 203-883-4433

Dental veneers are suitable for almost everyone, but they may not be the best choice for anyone who clenches or grinds their teeth because this can cause veneers to chip or break. If your dentist does decide that you are a good candidate for veneers even with these issues, they will likely recommend wearing a mouthguard during the night to avoid damaging your veneers while you sleep.

For many people porcelain veneers and crowns can be an ideal solution. They create natural, beautiful results quickly and can address a wide variety of problems like:

  • Dark or discolored teeth
  • Crooked teeth
  • Missing teeth
  • Disproportionately sized teeth
  • Worn or chipped teeth
  • Old unsightly dental work
  • Spaces between teeth
  • Crowded teeth
  • Protruding teeth

Porcelain veneers last for many years. As long as the patient exercises proper home care to prevent decay or gum problems, gets regular professional cleanings at least twice a year and avoids unreasonable force on their teeth, they can expect many years of service from porcelain veneers. You cannot abuse them by using your veneered teeth to crack open nuts, pull pins out of shirts, or as one of our patients said, “use your teeth like a Swiss Army Knife”. Doing so would likely cause breakage.

Porcelain veneers can be done in as little as one to two weeks.
Porcelain veneers are very strong and the glazed surface is generally impervious to stains. Just like a porcelain dinner plate can be washed, porcelain veneers can be cleaned and professionally polished to keep them looking great.
You can eat normally with veneers. Foods like corn, apples, chicken, ribs, fresh fruits and vegetables, carrots, etc., are all fine. So are sandwiches and bagels. You cannot use your teeth to break open nuts or eat stale breads that would require a hacksaw without causing veneers to develop cracks or actually break. Repeated abuse of veneered teeth will weaken them and then, one day, something might break while you are eating a tuna fish sandwich on white bread. This would only happen if the veneers had been damaged by prior abuse.
If a veneer chips or cracks, it can usually be repaired successfully. If it completely breaks, it may need to be replaced.
Porcelain veneers are an excellent way to close spaces in between teeth in just two weeks with no braces.

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