Porcelain Veneers in Edina, MN

Transform Your Smile with Porcelain Veneers

WHAT ARE PORCELAIN VENEERS?

Erase smile flaws and let your inner confidence shine.

It’s possible over the years your teeth have become crooked, severely stained, or damaged; improve your smile, correct its imperfections, and give it a fresh, new appearance with porcelain veneers in Edina, MN. As part of our cosmetic dentistry services, veneers are often used when teeth are chipped, discolored, oddly shaped, unevenly spaced, or crooked. They are natural in appearance and the perfect option for patients who want to make minor adjustments to the look of their smiles.

Porcelain veneers are typically used to fix:

  •  Discolored teeth (as a result of a root canal treatment, stains from medications, excessive fluoride, etc.)
  •  Worn-down teeth
  •  Chipped or broken teeth
  •  Uneven, misaligned, or irregularly shaped teeth
  •  Gapped teeth

THE VENEERS PROCESS AT MINT DENTAL

Porcelain veneers are thin, ceramic shells that are bonded to the front surface of your teeth, which can change their color, shape, size, and/or length. The best part? Little to no anesthesia is necessary. You and your dentist can decide the need for a local anesthetic to numb the area if you choose.

The veneer placement process:

One of our specialist will remove a small portion of the enamel from the tooth surface. If necessary, we will place a temporary porcelain veneer on your tooth. 

We will then make a model or impression of your tooth and send it out to a dental laboratory to have your veneer constructed.

Two to four weeks later, we will receive the veneer back from the laboratory and make a follow-up appointment. 

Before we permanently cement the veneer to your tooth, we will place it on your tooth and examine its fit and color. If necessary, we will trim the veneer to achieve the proper fit.

To prepare for the bonding process, we will clean, polish, and etch your tooth, which will roughen the tooth and allow for a strong bond. 

A special cement will be applied to the porcelain veneer, which will then be placed on your tooth.

Once properly positioned, we will apply a special light beam to the dental veneer, which will activate the chemicals in the cement and cause it to harden.

Once dry, we will remove any excess cement, evaluate your bite, and make any final adjustments to the veneer if necessary.

Step4: Taking care of your veneers

Porcelain veneers do not require any special care, other than the typical dental care routine. Simply continue to follow good oral hygiene practices, including brushing, flossing, and rinsing with mouthwash. 

Porcelain veneers are also highly resistant to permanent staining and have a long lifespan and stability than traditional bonding.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF VENEERS?

Veneers not only correct cosmetic insecurities in your teeth, but they also enhance your overall smile to make you look more youthful and vibrant, which boosts confidence. Many patients have had long-standing insecurities with imperfections in their smiles.

Struggling with self-image can tank someone’s quality of life when all they can focus on is if someone is staring at the gap between their teeth or their tooth stains. Veneers are a permanent and more durable alternative to dental bonding, so your new smile will stay intact for up to 15 years before needing to be replaced.

The veneer placement process is a straightforward and minimally invasive fix for oddly shaped and sized teeth. Porcelain shells simply cover up any aesthetic imperfections so you don’t have to worry about extensive removal of your tooth structure.

The materials veneers are made of are also very durable, so they strengthen your teeth once they’re bonded to your enamel. Veneers give you that permanent whitened smile without the need to go for regular whitening treatments. You can simply select the shade of teeth that you want, and that’s the way they will remain for the next 15 years.

ARE VENEERS PERMANENT?

Yes, the veneer procedure is irreversible, which is what makes veneers permanent. To prepare your teeth for the placement of veneers, we need to remove ½ mm of enamel from your teeth. This is the proportionate thickness of the veneer that would stick out if we otherwise didn’t shave down your teeth.

This process known as an enameloplasty prevents veneers from sticking out and blends them in with your natural teeth. However, you should consider this procedure carefully if you aren’t 100% sure you’re committed to wearing veneers for the rest of your life.

Because the removal of your enamel will never grow back and you need to keep your enamel protected, you will always need to cover these teeth with veneers. Veneers last for about 7 to 15 years and then need to be replaced.

DO VENEERS STAIN?

Porcelain veneers are stain-resistant but that doesn’t mean that they won’t tarnish over time if you constantly expose them to staining foods, drinks, and tobacco products. Surface stains can build up on the veneers and lead to discoloration.

We recommend that you avoid smoking and limit your consumption of coffee, tea, wine, dark sauces, soda, and berries, which are prone to staining. Drinking through a straw can limit the exposure your teeth have to these stains.

Regular dental cleanings can also remove surface stains, but porcelain veneers will not respond to teeth whitening, so the best way to maintain your pearly whites is prevention. Contact us at Mint Dental today to schedule a consultation with Dr. Marwa.

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