Dr. Brian Bell offers both traditional and no-prep dental veneers to our patients. Which will be right for your smile goals?
Dental veneers are ultra-thin porcelain shells. They fit snugly over the front surfaces of the teeth to conceal cosmetic dental concerns like damage, small gaps, and minor misalignment issues.
During a porcelain veneer placement appointment, your dentist will remove a small amount of enamel from the front of your teeth, gently shaping them to accommodate the veneers. They will then attach veneers to the front surfaces of your teeth, creating a near-instant smile upgrade. The process is virtually painless and can be completed in just two appointments.
Porcelain is a premier material in cosmetic dentistry. Dentists love it for its lifelike qualities, including its ability to reflect light in the same way enamel does. This gives porcelain restorations, including porcelain veneers, a natural-looking shine that makes them virtually indistinguishable from the rest of your teeth. Our cosmetic dentist can fine-tune the color of your veneers, so you can enjoy results that blend in subtly with your smile, provide a significant whitening upgrade, or anything in between.
Porcelain veneers are one of the most useful treatments in cosmetic dentistry. They can be used to address a wide range of aesthetic concerns, from dental damage to cases of minor misalignment. They are also effective at concealing deep-set discoloration that teeth whitening treatments cannot eliminate. Whether you want to improve the look of a single tooth or upgrade your whole smile, porcelain veneers offer targeted treatment with gorgeous results.
Many other cosmetic dentistry treatments that address the same issues as dental veneers don't offer the durable results you're likely looking for. Teeth whitening treatments can last for six months to a couple of years, and dental bonding can only help you conceal imperfections for a maximum of 10 years on average. On the other hand, with regular brushing, flossing, and visits to your cosmetic dentist in Lake Jackson, your porcelain veneers can give you 15 years of beautiful smiles before you need to consider replacing them.
Do you notice any similar aesthetic issues when you look in the mirror? Porcelain veneers have helped many of our patients, and they can help you. Our cosmetic dentist can customize your treatment to address your unique
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AfterDo you notice any similar aesthetic issues when you look in the mirror? Porcelain veneers have helped many of our patients, and they can help you. Our cosmetic dentist can customize your treatment to address your unique needs, bringing you closer to the smile you've always dreamed of. Ready to get started? Request a consultation at our Lake Jackson office today. You can contact us online or call:
Dr. Bell’s professional service as a dentist is also a personally tailored experience for each of his patients. I appreciate his empathy during the visits that are not so routine. His dental assistants are amazing and office staff is some of the best I’ve ever met. You won’t be disappointed with Bell Dental!
Traditional dental veneers can be made from a range of materials, including composite resin, zirconia, and porcelain. Our cosmetic dentist in Lake Jackson, TX, prefers porcelain for its durability and lifelike qualities. When crafting veneers from porcelain, we can precisely match your restorations to the shade, shape, and size of your natural teeth, ensuring seamless results. When placing your traditional porcelain veneers, your dentist will have to remove a small amount of enamel from the surface of your teeth, making them a more permanent treatment option. Porcelain veneers can last over 15 years with good dental care.
These veneers can also be made of lifelike porcelain, but they don't require your dentist to alter the structure of your natural teeth for placement, which makes the treatment reversible. However, it is important to understand that because they are bonded directly to the enamel, they can potentially affect the surfaces of your teeth. No-prep veneers tend to be thinner than traditional veneers, so they are best suited for concealing minor cosmetic issues. Severe discoloration and damage may be more effectively addressed with traditional dental veneers. No-prep dental veneers typically last for five to seven years.
Upgrading your smile with porcelain veneers is quick and virtually painless. We can complete the entire process in as few as two appointments.
During your first visit to our office in Lake Jackson, our dentist, Brian Bell, will thoroughly examine your smile and learn about your treatment goals before designing a personalized treatment plan with porcelain veneers.
If you are receiving traditional veneers, Dr. Bell will begin the process by removing a very small amount of enamel from the front surfaces of your treated teeth.
We'll take impressions of your teeth and use them to create a wax-up model of your smile with veneers, which we can adjust per your specifications.
Once you're completely satisfied with the design of your veneers, trained ceramists at our partner dental lab will begin crafting them. This process usually takes about two weeks.
When your veneers are ready, you can return to our office for a fitting. We'll make any necessary adjustments to ensure your veneers look natural and feel comfortable. Dr. Bell will also provide instructions to help your veneers last for years to come, including brushing and flossing tips and which foods and drinks to be mindful of.
Veneers fall under the cosmetic dentistry umbrella, which means they are considered elective and not covered by dental insurance plans.
However, we don't want insurance eligibility or financial limitations to come between our patients and the transformative cosmetic treatments they're looking for. This is why our Lake Jackson, TX, proudly accepts financing options, including CareCredit®. CareCredit offers loans with little or no interest, repayable in flexible monthly installments. With financing, you can achieve your cosmetic goals while staying comfortably within your budget.
Dr Bell and staff are absolutely the best! I highly recommend! Always friendly, work with your schedule, and always very prompt to attend you when you have an appointment.
Ready to learn more about porcelain veneers at our Lake Jackson practice? Send us a message or call (979) 297-1201 today.
