Veneers

Dental veneers can dramatically enhance the shape, size, and color of your teeth in only two visits. At DNTL Studio in Upland, California, Prashant Amin, DDS, and Valay Desai, DDS, offer veneers for patients who have misshapen, discolored, or chipped teeth. Call the office today or schedule an appointment online to discover whether veneers are right for you.

What are veneers?

A veneer is a thin porcelain or laminate shell that covers the surface of the tooth. Durable and attractive cosmetic restorations, veneers hide imperfections in your smile. These custom coverings can improve the shape, size, and color of damaged teeth without the pain or downtime of more invasive procedures.

What cosmetic concerns can veneers address?

Veneers can enhance the appearance of your teeth if you have:

• Chipped teeth
• Tooth discoloration
• Misshapen teeth
• Overly long or short teeth
• Mildly crooked teeth
• Uneven teeth
• Gapped teeth

The team at DNTL Studio may recommend veneers if you’re unhappy with the appearance of your teeth in the front of your mouth. These thin restorations can dramatically enhance your teeth when you smile.

What can I expect from veneers?

Most patients can expect veneers to take 2-3 visits to place. During the first appointment, the team asks questions about your aesthetic goals and expectations. Next, they prepare your teeth for veneers. 

After taking digital X-rays and planning your treatment, the team removes up 0.5 mm of your tooth enamel. This ensures your veneers can blend in seamlessly without appearing bulky or unnatural. 

Before you leave, the team takes digital impressions of your teeth to create models for the veneers. They send these impressions to an outside lab, which makes the veneers. The team places temporary veneers over your exposed teeth to protect against damage. 

When you return to DNTL Studio about two weeks later, they replace the temporary restorations with your permanent veneers. Once they ensure the correct fit, shape, and color, the team cements your veneers in place.

How do I care for veneers?

Veneers can last 10-30 years with proper care*. While durable and long-lasting, veneers aren’t impervious to cracks and damage from wear and tear. To protect your veneers and preserve their strength, the team at DNTL Studio recommends:

• Brushing and flossing twice a day
• Avoiding hard candies, ice, and other tough foods
• Limiting your sugar intake
• Using a nonabrasive toothpaste

If you experience any damage or discomfort from your veneers, talk to the team right away.

Call DNTL Studio today or schedule an appointment online to learn more about veneers.

DNTL Studio strives to improve the patient experience. We use the revolutionary iTero scanner, which is the industry stanard for intraoral scanning. The scanner produces the most detailed 3D scans of any scanner without the discomfort of traditional impression methods. 

*Individual results may vary