Cosmetic Dentistry

Hi! Welcome to the Harris Dental dental blog where we take the time to answer dental questions. Today we are focusing on fabulous veneers, which are used extensively in cosmetic dentistry.

Dental veneers (also called laminates) are custom-made to permanently cover the front part of one or more teeth. Wafer-thin, super-strong veneers can remedy many cosmetic issues such as:

1. Chips
2. Cracks
3. Stains
4. Teeth that are misshapen
5. Teeth that are too short
6. Teeth that are misaligned
7. Gaps between teeth

The first step in the veneer process is to make a model of your teeth. Then, a skilled technician will use the model to fabricate the laminates. In some veneer procedures, a small amount of the enamel from the face of the tooth has to be removed. Today’s veneer process leaves most of your healthy tooth structure.

Please call 480-428-0040 and a member of our patient-oriented staff can answer any questions you have about veneers. We can also tell you about teeth whitening, invisible braces, or smile makeovers.

Contact Harris Dental:

480-428-0040

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

4444 N 32 St Ste 208
Phoenix, Arizona
85018

Hello, and welcome to our Harris Dental cosmetic dentistry blog. Today we are taking the time to answer a common question that many dental patients have. The question is, “What exactly are veneers and how are they used in cosmetic dentistry?”

Porcelain Veneers Give Your Teeth a Makeover

Veneers are thin shells made from durable, translucent porcelain or composite resin. They are custom-made for each patient and are used to improve the appearance of teeth. Unlike a dental crown which covers the entire visible portion of a tooth, a veneer covers just the front part of the tooth. They are generally used to correct teeth that have been chipped, stained, decayed, or that are slightly crooked.

Veneers are Custom Made for Your Teeth

Veneers are not one-size-fits-all. Like a porcelain crown, each veneer is custom-made for your tooth. To design your veneer, your dentist will first make a model of your teeth. Next, a dental technician will use the model to fabricate the veneers, so you can be sure of a custom fit.

Since a minuscule layer of the enamel on the tooth has to be removed so the veneer can be attached, this dental service is usually irreversible.

Harris Dental Cosmetic Dentistry

Harris Dental offers all the care you need to obtain a stunningly beautiful smile. Ask us about gum contouring, smile redesigns, teeth whitening, and invisible braces.

Dental Implants Replace the Whole Tooth

Perhaps you have an extracted tooth. The gold standard in tooth replacement is no longer a dental bridge. A replaces both the root and crown of the missing tooth. It doesn’t require grinding down adjacent teeth to attach a dental bridge.

This is the Year for a Stunning New Smile

If you are looking for a dentist with expertise in creating beautiful smiles, give Harris Dental a call. Dr. Harris has been practicing general and cosmetic dentistry since 1979. We look forward to meeting you and discussing your dental needs and goals.

Contact Harris Dental:

480-428-0040

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

4444 N 32 St Ste 208
Phoenix, Arizona
85018