Cosmetic Dentistry
Veneers
One of the most smile-changing treatments in dentistry.
Porcelain veneers are one of the most beautiful, durable and smile-changing procedures that cosmetic dentistry has to offer.
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What are porcelain veneers?
Porcelain veneers are thin, custom-made porcelain shells that are permanently bonded to the front, and sometimes middle, teeth. They are designed to reshape, widen or change the color of a tooth, creating the appearance of a nearly perfect tooth. Because each veneer is handcrafted by our dental technician from an impression of your teeth, the result is made for your smile alone. We have seen firsthand how porcelain veneers transform a person inside and out, and we create stunning smiles for patients from Gladstone, Kansas City, Missouri, Kansas and beyond.
Common problems veneers solve
Porcelain veneers can truly create a smile makeover.
- Spaces between the teeth
- Broken or chipped teeth
- Stained or discolored teeth
- Crooked or misshapen teeth
- A smile line that is tipped or slanted
10–20
Years average lifespan
Made to last
Porcelain veneers are one of the most dependable and long-lasting treatments in dentistry. The average lifespan, depending on patient care and lifestyle, could be 10 to 20 years.
The procedure
How veneers are placed
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Gentle shaping
The tooth is very slightly shaped so the thin porcelain covering won’t make it bulkier than your natural tooth.
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Handcrafted veneers
An impression is made, and our dental technician handcrafts a veneer for your tooth and smile.
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Temporary veneers
In some cases a temporary veneer is placed while the final veneer is designed.
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Bonded into place
When the veneers are ready and you approve them, they are bonded into place.
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Veneer and bonding options
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Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain veneers are thin, custom-made ceramic facings bonded to the front surfaces of teeth to change their color, shape, size or proportion.
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Dental Bonding
Dental bonding is a cosmetic treatment in which tooth-colored composite resin is applied directly to a tooth, shaped and hardened with a curing light.
Cosmetic consultation
Free
Explore your options for a brighter, more confident smile
Our complimentary cosmetic consultation includes:
- Professional smile assessment
- Discussion of your goals & concerns
- Personalized treatment recommendations
- Information on teeth whitening, veneers, dental bonding & more
Why Choose Marx Family Dental for Veneers?
The procedure is comfortable, and the results are some of the most beautiful in the field of dentistry. We also offer teeth whitening and other cosmetic treatments, so your plan can combine veneers with whatever else your smile needs.
Book your visit
Reserve your veneer consultation
When you invest in a smile makeover with porcelain veneers, you’ll see returns in ways you never thought possible. Call today to reserve your personal consultation, and we will talk through your goals and whether veneers are the right fit.
The short answer
Porcelain veneers are thin, custom-made porcelain shells bonded to the front of the teeth to change their shape, width or color. The tooth is very slightly shaped, an impression is taken so a dental technician can handcraft each veneer, a temporary veneer may be placed in some cases, and the final veneers are bonded once you approve them. Veneers can close spaces, cover chips and stains and improve crooked or misshapen teeth, and with good care they can last 10 to 20 years.
Veneers FAQ
- What are porcelain veneers?
- Porcelain veneers are thin, custom-made porcelain shells bonded to the front teeth to reshape, widen or change their color. Each veneer is handcrafted by a dental technician from an impression of your teeth, so it is made for your smile alone. Because the porcelain is thin, the tooth needs only very slight shaping to make room for it. Veneers are bonded in place and are not taken out.
- What can veneers fix?
- Veneers can fix spaces between teeth, broken or chipped teeth, stained or discolored teeth, and crooked or misshapen teeth. They can also improve a smile line that is tipped or slanted. They work by covering the front surface of each tooth with porcelain shaped and shaded the way you want it. Because several teeth can be treated together, veneers are often part of a full smile makeover.
- How long do veneers last?
- The average lifespan of porcelain veneers, depending on patient care and lifestyle, could be 10 to 20 years. Porcelain is one of the most dependable and long-lasting materials used in dentistry. Daily brushing and flossing and regular checkups help veneers last. Habits such as biting hard objects can shorten their life, so your dentist may talk with you about protecting them.
- Does getting veneers hurt?
- The veneer procedure is comfortable for most patients. The tooth is only very slightly shaped, just enough so the thin porcelain covering will not make it bulkier than your natural tooth. The finished veneers are then bonded into place once you approve them. Your dentist will explain each step and check in with you along the way.
Your dentist
Meet Dr. Emily Marx
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