Do you have chipped or crooked teeth? Damaged teeth can increase your risk of developing a more serious dental health concern. However, we provide cosmetic dentistry services that can help. Porcelain veneers in our Philadelphia, PA office can fix cosmetic issues to give you an instant smile makeover.
Our cosmetic dentist can transform one or more teeth in your smile line using veneers. Veneers are strong, low-maintenance, and look natural. Dr. Drew Shulman offers in-office cosmetic dental treatments to restore your teeth at our Philadelphia dental office. He can provide the porcelain veneer procedure for patients who want to close gaps between teeth, brighten tooth stains, and cover tooth damage.
This is a patient before and after porcelain veneers treatment at Dr. Drew Shulman’s dental practice.
What Can Veneers Treat?
Porcelain veneers can do wonders for your smile and correct many problems. Imagine all those little imperfections, like chips, gaps, or stains, just disappearing in a single visit. Veneers can make your teeth look more uniform and symmetrical.
The best part is they’re built to last. You can enjoy your beautiful natural-looking smile for many years. Some dental problems that porcelain veneers can correct include:
- Gaps between teeth
- Stained teeth
- Cracked teeth
- Misshaped teeth
- Crooked teeth
- Broken teeth
- Chipped teeth
- Short teeth
Porcelain veneers offer so many benefits to our patients. They can improve the appearance of discolored, misaligned, or damaged teeth. Other benefits include:
- Dental veneers look and feel natural
- They protect your teeth against stains
- They preserve natural tooth structure
- Veneers repair chips and cracks
- They hide deep stains and discoloration
- Veneers are simple to maintain
The beauty of porcelain veneers is that we create them from a porcelain compound that reflects light like real tooth enamel. Many patients who get veneers may forget they have this cosmetic restoration.
If you have stained, misshapen, or damaged teeth, you can benefit from dental treatment using porcelain veneers. Many patients are good candidates, although patients with more extensive damage to their teeth may need different treatment.
Porcelain Veneers Treatment in Philadelphia
We craft porcelain veneers from thin shells of dental ceramic. This ceramic is reflective and we can easily color-match it to your natural teeth. To begin, Dr. Shulman will remove a small amount of tooth structure from the tooth or teeth that will receive the dental veneers.
After we prepare the teeth, we will take molds or digital impressions to create the custom-fit veneers. We need precise measurements to make sure your new veneer fits comfortably.
We’ll fit you with temporary veneers before we create the final restoration at the dental lab. After two to three weeks, the permanent veneers should be ready. We will call you back in, remove the temporaries, and place the permanent ones. Dr. Shulman will make any necessary adjustments for a perfect fit.
We ensure that you have a stable bite before permanently bonding them to your teeth. After we bond your veneers to your teeth, we polish them to create a natural look.
Porcelain Veneers FAQs
Learn more by reading answers to common questions about dental veneers.
Who isn’t a good candidate for porcelain veneers?
If you have extensive tooth decay, misaligned teeth, or suffer from chronic tooth grinding you may not be a good candidate. You may also not be a good candidate if you have insufficient jaw bone. Other treatments like a root canal treatment, dental crown, or Invisalign may be more effective than porcelain veneers for you.
What’s the difference between porcelain veneers and dental crowns?
We cement a veneer to the front of an affected tooth. Dental crowns cover the tops of teeth like a cap. Dentists can use both for cosmetic dental purposes, but dental crowns are a restorative dental treatment for functional issues.
Can I whiten dental veneers?
No, teeth whitening doesn’t remove stains from veneers. Since the type of veneer we provide is stain-resistant porcelain, it won’t stain easily. Most, if not all, dental restorations will not whiten with traditional teeth whitening procedures.
How do I take care of my new veneers?
The most important way to care for veneers is to brush and floss twice a day. You should also visit our dentist at least twice a year for a checkup, cleaning, and polish. Don’t use toothbrushes with hard bristles because they can scratch the surface of your veneers. Although rare, this could cause them to chip or break. With proper care, your new veneers will last 15 to 20 years.
What is the average cost of porcelain veneers in Philadelphia?
The national average cost for a single dental veneer is about $1,700, but the cost can range from between $500 and $2,900. The cost of porcelain veneers in Philadelphia will vary based on the dental practice and the specific case. Schedule a consultation with your dentist to get a more accurate estimate. Dr. Shulman has financing options available for our patients so they can get the care they need without worry.
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Do you want to repair your damaged teeth or change the look of your smile? Schedule a dental exam and consultation with Dr. Shulman to restore and enhance your teeth with veneers! Call us for porcelain veneers in our Northeast Philadelphia dental office at (215) 372-1142 to schedule a visit today.