What Are Porcelain Veneers?

Porcelain veneers are wafer-thin sheaths of ceramic and other materials that your Austin cosmetic dentist places over your teeth to make them perfectly white and straight.

Porcelain veneers are the most popular and oft-performed Austin cosmetic dentistry procedure, and the results are astounding. While people will notice that your smile is more stunning than ever, they won’t know you got porcelain veneers unless you tell them.

Cosmetic dentistry in Austin really can work wonders with even the most lackluster smile. You may need one porcelain veneer or several; here is what you can expect if you’re a great candidate for porcelain veneers:

  1. To prepare a tooth for a porcelain veneer, your cosmetic dentist in Austin will reshape the tooth’s surface. Your dentist may numb the area before removing what is needed from the tooth’s surface to place the porcelain veneer. Next, we will make a model (an impression) of your tooth. Your dentist will place a temporary veneer on your tooth.
  1. In most Austin cosmetic dentistry offices, your model will be sent to an outside lab, and you must wait a few weeks. However, Barton Oaks Dental Group has an in-house lab, so your veneers are made much more quickly.
  1. We will make your customized porcelain veneers right here in our lab, and when the new veneers are ready, your temporary veneers will be removed and the new ones placed. During placement of the veneer, we will adjust and trim it as necessary to achieve a perfect fit. The veneer’s color may need to be adjusted according to your desired result. Our innovative dental technology allows this process to be done from start to finish right here at Barton Oaks Dental Group.
  1. The tooth receiving the veneer will be cleaned, polished, and etched. (Etching roughens the tooth’s surface, allowing a strong bond to form.) Dental cement is applied to the veneer, and then the veneer is secured to your tooth. When the porcelain veneer is in the optimal position, your Austin porcelain veneer dentist will shine a light beam on it to activate chemicals in the cement; the curing light (or laser) allows the cement to harden quickly.
  1. To prepare a tooth for a porcelain veneer, your cosmetic dentist in Austin will reshape the tooth’s surface. Your dentist may numb the area before removing what is needed from the tooth’s surface to place the porcelain veneer. Next, we will make a model (an impression) of your tooth. Your dentist will place a temporary veneer on your tooth.
  2. In most Austin cosmetic dentistry offices, your model will be sent to an outside lab, and you must wait a few weeks. However, Barton Oaks Dental Group has an in-house lab, so your veneers are made much more quickly.
  3. We will make your customized porcelain veneers right here in our lab, and when the new veneers are ready, your temporary veneers will be removed and the new ones placed. During placement of the veneer, we will adjust and trim it as necessary to achieve a perfect fit. The veneer’s color may need to be adjusted according to your desired result. Our innovative dental technology allows this process to be done from start to finish right here at Barton Oaks Dental Group.
  4. The tooth receiving the veneer will be cleaned, polished, and etched. (Etching roughens the tooth’s surface, allowing a strong bond to form.) Dental cement is applied to the veneer, and then the veneer is secured to your tooth. When the porcelain veneer is in the optimal position, your Austin porcelain veneer dentist will shine a light beam on it to activate chemicals in the cement; the curing light (or laser) allows the cement to harden quickly.

To ensure your porcelain veneers are perfect, you may have to return for a follow-up visit so we can check your gums and the stability of the porcelain veneer.

What Problems Can Porcelain Veneers Fix?

Porcelain veneers are the perfect treatment option for a number of minor dental flaws:

  • Discolored teeth (from smoking or certain medications)
  • Worn teeth
  • Chipped teeth
  • Broken teeth
  • Cracked teeth
  • Misaligned teeth
  • Uneven teeth
  • Irregularly shaped teeth
  • Small gaps between teeth
  • Discolored teeth (from smoking or certain medications)
  • Worn teeth
  • Chipped teeth
  • Broken teeth
  • Cracked teeth
  • Misaligned teeth
  • Uneven teeth
  • Irregularly shaped teeth
  • Small gaps between teeth

Porcelain Veneers in Austin, Texas

Do you want to learn more about porcelain veneers in Austin, TX? Please call Barton Oaks Dental Group at (512) 327-6947, or fill out our online contact form. Porcelain veneers in Austin, TX are affordable, look absolutely beautiful, and are a quick fix to many minor dental flaws. If you’re not a great candidate for porcelain veneers, your dentist may suggest Bioclear®, which is a bit more affordable than veneers and can be done much more quickly.