Porcelain Veneers - Phillipsburg, NJ
Transform Your Smile Comprehensively
If your smile suffers from multiple dental issues such as cracks, chips, gaps, stains, and malformations, then the dentists at DeMartino Dental Group can beautify your smile with just one procedure. That’s right! Durable, beautiful, and natural-looking porcelain veneers can save your smile!
Why Choose DeMartino Dental for Porcelain Veneers?
- Outstanding All-Ceramic Materials
- Customized Treatment Plans for Each Individual Patient
- Specialty Cosmetic Training
How Porcelain Veneers Work
Porcelain veneers are customized, thin shells that are placed over your teeth. Porcelain veneers reflect light just like enamel does, which allows the veneers to appear exactly the same as natural teeth. Since they’re made of biocompatible materials, porcelain veneers won’t irritate the gums. Porcelain veneers are strong, add functionality to your teeth, and resist staining. As long as you take appropriate care of your porcelain veneers, they can last a lifetime
Receiving porcelain veneers typically requires scheduling two appointments with your cosmetic dentist in Easton. You’ll first have a consultation with one of the dentists at DeMartino Dental Group to go over the particular needs of your smile and what you’d like your smile to look like with veneers. Porcelain veneers can be used to alter the size, shape, color, and length of the teeth in your smile zone. Our dentists will consider the measurements of your mouth as well as the features of your face as they design your new smile. Of course, your input is very important too, and this consultation is your opportunity to voice your opinion and show the dentist pictures of people who have smiles that you admire.
Once you and our dentists have determined the best look for your new smile, we can get to work. At the first appointment for porcelain veneers, a small amount of tooth structure is gently removed under local anesthesia. We do this to ensure the best and most comfortable fit for your new veneers. Then, an impression is made of your teeth and you are given a set of temporary veneers to wear. These impressions are sent to a dental lab where a skilled ceramist custom crafts your permanent veneers. The entire process usually takes about two weeks, after which you’ll return to DeMartino Dental Group to have your new smile bonded into place.
Lumineers
Lumineers are a specialized type of porcelain veneers that have some additional advantages. Because Lumineers are thinner than standard porcelain veneers, little to no reduction of natural tooth structure is required. There is also very little discomfort and sensitivity following the procedure. The biggest advantage to using Lumineers is that, unlike traditional porcelain veneers, you can remove them. This means that if you ever need or want to revert back to your natural teeth, you can. Lumineers are resilient and long lasting, and they may be your perfect smile solution.
Caring for Porcelain Veneers & Lumineers
Aside from creating a perfect smile, porcelain veneers and Lumineers resist staining better than natural teeth. However, this does not mean that proper oral hygiene care is unnecessary. Your natural teeth are hiding behind your veneers and they still need attention. Brush your teeth every day with fluoridated toothpaste and floss in between your teeth to remove plaque buildup. You’ll also want to maintain a regular schedule of dental cleanings and exams every six months. At these appointments, we will also be able to check your veneers and provide any important maintenance. With proper care, your porcelain veneers or Lumineers can last for years and years.
Veneer FAQs
Are Veneers Permanent?
Although veneers aren’t technically permanent since they’ll eventually need to be replaced, they are considered irreversible. That’s because to ensure that your veneers fit onto your teeth properly, your dentist will need to remove a small amount of enamel from each treated tooth, and enamel does not grow back. For this reason, teeth that have been prepared this way will always need to be protected by either veneers or crowns.
What Happens to the Teeth Under Veneers?
Thankfully, the veneers themselves will not harm your teeth, and only a minimal amount of enamel must be removed to attach them. The bonding material used to secure them in place is also completely safe.
Because your enamel will be protected by the veneer, this treatment should not increase your risk of cavities; however, you still do need to brush and floss regularly to prevent tooth decay from occurring underneath them.
You can protect your teeth and your veneers with the same practices, including brushing twice a day, flossing daily, limiting your sugar consumption, visiting your dentist regularly for preventive cleanings, and not smoking or using tobacco products.
Is There Anything I Can’t Eat with Veneers?
When you are wearing temporary veneers while you wait for your permanent veneers to be made, be sure to avoid hard foods like ice, raw fruits and vegetables, and hard candy. Also, avoid sticky foods that could pull the veneers off your teeth. Temporary veneers are also known for staining more easily, so be careful when eating or drinking darkly pigmented foods and beverages like chocolate, coffee, and red wine.
Once your permanent veneers are in place, you can enjoy most foods again; however, you should still avoid extremely hard foods and dark beverages. Should you experience any tooth sensitivity following treatment, avoid anything too hot or cold. Finally, drink alcohol sparingly, as it can weaken the bonding material used to hold your veneers in place.
What Should I Do If My Veneer Falls Off?
If your veneer falls off, first see if you can locate it, even if it’s in multiple pieces, and keep it in a secure container. Next, contact us for an emergency appointment. Explain what happened to our staff, who will do their best to assess the condition of your tooth over the phone and schedule a time for you to come in. If you are experiencing any sensitivity, you can cover the tooth with dental wax. Never attempt to reattach the veneer yourself, as this can damage it and your tooth.
In the meantime, be careful with what you eat. Avoid anything too hot, cold, or acidic to prevent sensitivity. Keep the tooth clean by brushing and flossing.
Be sure to bring the veneer with you to your appointment. We may be able to reattach it, or your dentist may need to replace it with a new veneer or a dental crown. We can determine this once you have been seen in person.