Porcelain veneers are thin, custom-made shells bonded to the front of teeth to fix chips, stains, gaps, and shape issues in one treatment. Each veneer is crafted to match your face and skin tone. At SEDA Dental, veneer cases are planned digitally so you see the direction of your smile before any tooth is touched.
Veneers are for front teeth that are chipped, worn, deeply stained beyond what whitening reaches, slightly gapped, or uneven in shape. Healthy underlying teeth and gums are the prerequisite, and we confirm both first.
Heavy grinders, very large existing fillings, or significant misalignment sometimes point to a different tool: a crown, Invisalign first, or simple whitening if color is the only complaint. The consultation sorts this out honestly.
Veneers are an elective investment, so clear numbers matter. You get a complete written plan at your consultation, CareCredit monthly payment options to spread it out, and SEDA Smile Membership Plan savings on the supporting care around it.
Veneers are strong but not invincible: do not open packages with your teeth, chew ice, or bite directly into bones and pits. If you grind at night, the custom night guard we make is non-negotiable, it protects every veneer you paid for.
Otherwise, life is normal: brush, floss, and keep your cleanings. Well-maintained veneers commonly last ten to fifteen years.
Whatever your smile shows. Some patients transform everything with two; many do six to eight across the visible front teeth. The design consultation answers this precisely.
No. A thin, conservative layer of enamel is shaped, far less than a crown requires. The tooth underneath stays alive and healthy.
Ten to fifteen years is the honest average, longer with good habits and a night guard if you grind.
No, porcelain does not respond to whitening. If you want a brighter overall smile, we whiten your natural teeth first, then match the veneers to the new shade.
Only badly designed ones do. Shade layering, translucency, and shapes matched to your face are what separate our results from the chiclet smiles you are worried about.
If alignment is a big part of the problem, straightening first often means fewer veneers and less enamel shaped. We sequence the plan so you get the best result for the least treatment.
