Porcelain Veneers
What are Porcelain Veneers?
Porcelain veneers are a purely cosmetic treatment to hide your smile flaws. If you have a minor smile flaw that keeps you from showing off your teeth, then veneers could be the cosmetic solution for you.
Dental veneers are custom made of thin shells of porcelain material bonded permanently to the front of your teeth, giving you a smile that looks picture-perfect and functions naturally.
Dr. Merrill understands many of his patients prefer minimally invasive dentistry, so he offers the convenience of porcelain veneers. Your Huntersville cosmetic dentist is skilled at using porcelain veneers to alleviate many aesthetic issues:
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Why Patients Love Porcelain Veneers
Dr. Merrill is a Skilled Porcelain Veneers Cosmetic Dentist
Veneers require a high degree of technical skill, artistic ability, and advanced planning because of the ultra-thin, translucent porcelain material. Your cosmetic dentist needs to work with the shape of your teeth and carefully design the color of the veneers to achieve a lifelike smile.
Only a dentist with exceptional training, talent, and experience can guarantee your smile makeover is genuinely life-changing and natural.
At your cosmetic consultation, Dr. Merrill will give careful consideration to your situation and the available treatment techniques. He works with a talented lab technician to individually custom design each veneer with unique characteristics built into each tooth.
‘‘Best dental experience I have ever had. I now have a bright new smile. It looks great and no pain or anxiety.’’
Anita W., Actual Patient
‘‘Outstanding service! I could not be happier with the patience this team showed, the clear explanations they gave and the great plan going forward. ’’
Hina L., Actual Patient
‘‘From the warm and relaxing environment when you first walk in to the knowledgeable and most professional dentists, you can't ask for much more. ’’
Doug H., Actual Patient
Why Choose an AACD Accredited Dentist?
As an AACD accredited dentist, Dr. Merrill has undergone rigorous testing and many hours of continuing education. As his patient, you can be confident that he’s one of the best. In fact, there are less than 400 AACD accredited dentists in the world. You are in good hands!
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Still Have Questions About Porcelain Veneers?
- Why choose porcelain veneers over crowns? Porcelain veneers require much less shaping of your natural tooth as compared with dental crowns. Veneers are stain resistant and made of durable material to resist chipping or cracking. Since a dental veneer is bonded to the surface of a healthy tooth, a crown or dental implant may be your only option if you have extensive decay or damage.
- Am I a candidate for dental veneers? Not all patients are candidates for porcelain veneers because space must be created for the new layer of porcelain material to attach on the surface of your teeth. However, Dr. Merrill has the expertise and skills to use dental veneers to correct numerous minor smile issues. At your initial cosmetic consultation, he will examine your smile, discuss what you dislike about your teeth, and outline a treatment plan to meet your smile goals.
- How does the process work? A veneer procedure requires at least three appointments with Dr. Merrill:
- Initial consultation: Dr. Merrill will examine your teeth and listen to your concerns and smile dreams. He will outline a treatment plan based on your budget, needs, and his extensive training. He will patiently answer any questions you may have about your procedures and will never recommend services he doesn’t feel are necessary.
- Preparation: At your next appointment, your cosmetic dentist will remove as little enamel as possible from the front of your tooth to achieve the desired results and make room for the new porcelain veneer. Your custom-crafted veneers will be created by a dental lab, based on your dental impressions. Your new smile will already be taking shape as you leave the office with temporary veneers.
- Bonding: Dr. Merrill will ensure your new veneers are perfectly matched and fit accurately before bonding them directly to your teeth with dental cement. You’ll walk out with a stunning new smile and the confidence that goes with it!
- How long do veneers last?
When designed and placed by a skilled cosmetic dentist, like Dr. Merrill, veneers can last 10-30 years with the proper dental care. The durable, stain-resistant porcelain material will stay bright, white, and healthy.