Dental Veneers in Tampa
Thin porcelain laminates bonded to the front of the teeth you show when you smile.
Book a free consultationThere is no question that one of the most popular dental cosmetic procedures is dental veneers. They are made of porcelain, and are a thin and translucent laminate whose purpose is to enhance the aesthetics of your natural teeth.
The best dental veneers are permanently bonded to your teeth. You can get veneers for just your top teeth, or bottom. They are also available to cover your front most visible teeth.
It is not uncommon that patients want veneers for small teeth or crooked teeth. If teeth whitening is not an option, then choosing white veneers can fix that.
A very thin layer of enamel comes off first, a mold goes to a specialized laboratory, and the finished veneers are bonded and set with a UV light around 7 to 10 days later. If you grind at night, a guard is fitted to protect them.
Who it suits
Dr. Moradian will perform a comprehensive oral examination and consultation to make sure you do not have any oral health issues such as gum disease or cavities that should be treated before cosmetic veneers are placed.
Veneers suit stains that whitening will not shift, teeth that are small for the face, and front teeth that sit slightly crooked. They change the front of the tooth, not its position in the bone, so a bite that needs moving is a different conversation.
Stains whitening will not shift
Small teeth
Crooked front teeth
No gum disease or cavities
What happens, step by step
Consult
Your dentist will explain the process and your personalized options, such as the shade, how many teeth, and the size of the veneers.
Preparation
Dr. Moradian will remove a very thin layer of the outside enamel. Light sedation is offered and local anesthesia can be used at the patient's request.
Laboratory
A mold of your teeth is sent to a specialized laboratory. It typically takes 7 to 10 days for your customized porcelain veneers to return.
Bonding
Your teeth are covered with a bonding material and the veneers are placed. A UV light is used to dry and harden the bonding material to set them permanently.
Dental Veneers questions
What are dental veneers?
They are made of porcelain, and are a thin and translucent laminate whose purpose is to enhance the aesthetics of your natural teeth.
How long does the whole process take?
It typically takes 7 to 10 days for your customized porcelain veneers to return from the laboratory, across three visits.
What are prepless veneers?
Prepless veneers are a less invasive form of veneers. They do not require your dentist to remove enamel before bonding the veneer to the tooth, and they are thinner than the usual .5mm.
Porcelain or composite?
Composite veneers are more affordable and correct many of the same cosmetic issues, but they do not last as long and need to be changed every 5 to 8 years.
Will they be sensitive afterwards?
After you receive veneers patients tend to have sensitive teeth to both hot and cold temperatures for approximately 2 weeks.
Do veneers stain?
Veneers do not stain as easily as your regular teeth. However, they can still stain. At your regular checkup your dentist will polish the veneers.
Dental Veneers across Tampa Bay
Patients travel from 25 towns across Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco. Pick the one nearest you for directions and local questions.
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Change how your teeth look
Nothing here is broken. Whitening is one of the most popular dental procedures because it greatly improves how your teeth look, and veneers change their shape as well as their shade.