Do Dental Veneers Look Natural? Here’s What You Need to Know
Are you unsatisfied with your smile and want a change? Porcelain veneers in Chicago, Illinois, cover the front surfaces of your teeth to achieve your dream smile. Whether it’s discolored, misaligned, or gapped teeth, you can trust A Brush Above Family Dentistry for expert care. Drs. Marcella Guzman, Philip Fidel, and Rosa Sinno combine advanced technology with excellent technical skills to achieve transformative outcomes.
How do veneers work?
Dental veneers are super-thin porcelain shells bonded on the front surfaces of your teeth to enhance their aesthetic appeal. The dentist removes about 0.5 mm of enamel to ensure your veneers fit neatly. Then, we digitally scan your teeth to create a blueprint for fabricating your veneers. Our partner lab fabricates your veneers to the exact specifications of your teeth to achieve personalized outcomes.
The final step is to bond your veneers to your teeth with durable adhesives. Voila! Your unattractive blemishes will be gone, paving the way for a brilliantly white, perfectly aligned smile.
Do porcelain veneers look natural?
The idea of transforming your smile with porcelain veneers is thrilling—imagine achieving that perfect, bright, symmetrical smile you’ve always wanted. However, many people feel anxious after hearing horror stories about veneers that look overly fake, bulky, or unnatural. This often stems from poorly executed procedures, especially when you entrust your smile to an inexperienced dentist.
Porcelain veneers placed without expertise or attention to detail may look:
- Too white for your complexion, making them look unnatural
- Unnaturally proportional to your face
- Dull or flat appearance, lacking the natural translucency of the natural enamel
- Bulky appearance because of poor preparation
- Unnatural spacing, whether too close or far apart
When expertly placed, dental veneers look virtually indistinguishable from other teeth. The secret? It lies in the dentist’s expertise to shape the veneers, choose the right shade, and pay attention to the unique characteristics of your smile. An artistic dentist customizes veneers to have a natural translucency and contour that mimic the light-reflecting properties of the enamel. This careful, artistic approach ensures that your veneers look and appear life-like. A natural, beautiful smile gives you the confidence to show off your smile everywhere you go.
Veneers are thin handcrafted porcelain shields worn on the front of the tooth which improve the appearance of teeth that are chipped, cracked, stained or worn. Veneers are thin as contact lenses, and are an aesthetically pleasing option of closing gaps, lengthening teeth, and providing symmetry to make your smile more natural. Veneers are intended to last for many years without changing color. They are one of the most popular cosmetic procedures in dentistry. Ask your dentist if veneers may be right for you.
Do dental veneers last long?
Veneers are made from resilient porcelain material that lasts many years despite the mechanical loads of biting and cutting food daily. Our porcelain veneers can last 10-15 years or longer with proper maintenance. However, to ensure your veneers last long, it’s essential to:
- Brush your teeth daily with non-abrasive toothpaste
- Floss your teeth at least once every day
- Adhere to bi-annual dental exams and cleanings
- Avoid using your teeth to bite on hard substances like candy, fingernails, or ice
- Wear a customized nightguard if you brux your teeth
Porcelain veneers are stain-resistant, ensuring you maintain your white smile for years. What does this mean for you? Despite your love for coffee, red wine, cola, and other strongly pigmented foods, you won’t lose your brilliant smile.
Are you ready for a veneer-enhanced smile?
Are you considering dental veneers in Chicago, IL? Entrust your smile to the best! A Brush Above Family Dentistry has transformed countless smiles with veneers, and we are excited to bring your dream smile to life—call (773) 840-0378 to reserve your smile assessment consultation.
Dr. Marcella Guzman
Dr. Marcella Guzman is an admired dental professional renowned for her unwavering commitment to excellence in patient care, with a rich background in biology and sociology. Since graduating from The University of Illinois Dental School in 1994, she has enhanced her skills through extensive continuing education, specializing in cutting-edge technologies such as Cerec 3-D, sleep apnea, Invisalign, and laser dentistry. Her dedication to staying up-to-date on the latest advancements ensures that her patients receive top-notch care. A distinguished member of The American Dental Association and Chicago Dental Society, Dr. Guzman's wealth of experience, coupled with her compassionate approach, establishes her as a trusted specialist in the field of dentistry.
