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Category Archives: Cosmetic Veneers

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Why Do Some Dental Veneers Chip?

Posted in Cosmetic Veneers, Porcelain Veneers, Veneers

Posted on January, 24 2023 by G Marlin

Dental veneers are an extremely versatile dental restoration option for patients that have gapped, worn-down, discolored, chipped, or uneven teeth. Strong, durable, and resistant to stains, veneers can result in a bright, natural-looking, and beautiful smile. However, although veneers can last for many years when properly designed, applied, and maintained, they are not entirely impervious… READ MORE

4 Ways You Can Benefit from Our In-House Dental Lab

Posted in Cosmetic Veneers, Dental Crowns, Dental Implants, Dentures

Posted on February, 17 2021 by G Marlin

When it comes to finding a new prosthodontist, you’ve got a checklist of criteria. They should have a convenient office location, glowing patient reviews, extensive experience, and friendly staff members. But there’s another thing you’ll want to look for: an in-house dental lab. Here are four ways that you can benefit from our private dental lab… READ MORE

The Single Anterior Crown

Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry, Cosmetic Veneers, Success Stories, Teeth Whitening

Posted on January, 30 2019 by G Marlin

This patient presented with a veneer on the upper right central incisor whose shape did not match the upper left central incisor (see the arrow) and was the wrong color. The result was an artificial, square-looking tooth that had inflamed gum tissue because it was squeezed by the veneer’s bulky contours. After whitening her other teeth, we fabricated… READ MORE

An Esthetic Correction

Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry, Cosmetic Veneers, Dental Crowns, Smile Makeover

Posted on January, 30 2019 by G Marlin

This patient was referred by  her plastic surgeon in order to have an esthetic improvement with a new set of veneers (preferably porcelain ones) to replace her existing composite veneers on her four front teeth. However, the placement of veneers was contraindicated for her incisors, since she had very large fillings underneath the veneers, which would decay in… READ MORE

Cosmetic Dentistry Case

Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry, Cosmetic Veneers, Dental Crowns, Smile Makeover, Success Stories

Posted on January, 30 2019 by G Marlin

Simply Radiant, Simply Natural We take great pride in having made a difference to a vast number of patients for over 35 years. Our goal: make it radiant, make it natural. In this digital era of using stamped out, milled crowns and veneers developed from virtual libraries in software programs, we pride ourselves with fabricating… READ MORE

Take Care of Your Veneers!

Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry, Cosmetic Veneers

Posted on October, 5 2016 by G Marlin

Congratulations on your new veneers! You’ve got your smile exactly the way you want it! It’s not just for Christmas – it’s for a lifetime! What should you do to keep those pearly whites nice and tidy? Keep them clean Your veneers require the same kind of care your natural teeth do. Brush twice and… READ MORE

Porcelain Veneers for a Flawless Smile

Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry, Cosmetic Veneers

Posted on June, 1 2016 by G Marlin

You may already love your smile – that’s great! But what if you’re not happy with some of the minor details? To perfect an already great smile, we may recommend veneers. Porcelain veneers are a great tool for correcting minor imperfections on the surface of teeth and spacing issues as well! Here are some common questions we… READ MORE

Veneers: Doorway to a Successful Smile

Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry, Cosmetic Veneers

Posted on March, 9 2016 by G Marlin

For minor tooth imperfections, veneers provide the opportunity of an improved smile with little hassle and minimal time invested. In fact, with veneers, we can help you achieve a new smile! Here are some commonly asked questions about veneers and how they can help to resolve a variety of cosmetic dental issues! What are veneers? Veneers… READ MORE

When a Veneer Fails

Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry, Cosmetic Veneers

Posted on October, 19 2015 by G Marlin

A veneer is a thin covering over the enamel of a tooth. In order for the veneer to bond correctly, it needs to be bonded to the enamel of the tooth rather the dentin. They are fabricated from a composite resin, or, in ideal circumstances, from porcelain. If the underlying color of the tooth becomes darker, the veneer can… READ MORE