ALEXANDER DENTISTRY believes that everyone should have a smile they are proud to share. A nice smile doesn’t just improve your appearance—it can boost your confidence, which in turn helps you perform better at school, work, and in your relationships!
Now, thanks to dental veneers, your dream smile is a lot closer than you might think. Dental veneers are thin shells that fortify your teeth against damage. Learn more about how they can help you by calling us or reading below.
Why Get Dental Veneers?
The people who benefit from our dental veneers are often those who are looking for a permanent solution to combat dental stains or tooth injuries. Those who are looking for less intense solutions may benefit from our teeth whitening treatments.
For some people, having a perfect smile is as simple as maintaining their oral hygiene—good brushing and flossing habits—and occasionally getting a teeth whitening treatment. Other individuals may need some added attention to receive the cosmetic results they want. Veneers can be part of that solution for you.
Remove Stubborn Stains
As we age, it’s natural for our teeth to shift from bright white to shades of yellow. On top of that, enamel can wear down, leaving teeth more vulnerable to chips, cracks, and even pain.
While many people start with professional cleanings or whitening treatments to combat these issues, sometimes stubborn stains need a different approach. In these cases, Dr. Alexander may recommend veneers. During your veneer appointment, he’ll remove the stains and place a protective cap over the tooth, ensuring those stains don’t come back.
Strengthen Your Smile
Dental veneers are a great cosmetic dentistry option that can boost the appearance of your smile while adding an extra layer of protection to weakened and damaged teeth. You can think of dental veneers as an added crutch for old or weak teeth.
If you have teeth that are misshapen or do not match the rest of your smile, dental veneers are an easy solution with little time restrictions. For minimal dental cracks and bumps, we offer cost-effective veneers (such as composites) that will directly fix the specific issue. Prioritize your dental health and appearance with the help of veneers!
Close Gaps and Align Your Smile
If you’re dealing with tooth gaps or a gumline that’s receding too quickly or growing unevenly, dental veneers could be the solution for you. In just a couple of appointments, veneers can address both concerns and transform your smile.
To place veneers, we’ll make slight adjustments to ensure they fit perfectly with your gums. Once in place, veneers naturally help support your gumline while also hiding small gaps between teeth, giving you a smooth, polished look.
A Better Life with Dental Veneers
Dental technology has helped dental veneers blend into the rest of your smile better than ever before. Dental veneers function just like normal teeth! If you’re looking into cosmetic dentistry, here are a few advantages that set dental veneers apart:
- Natural-Looking Smile: Porcelain veneers will make your smile look unified and consistent. Dental technology can help us accurately choose the color that fits your look!
- Minimal Maintenance: With dental veneers, you do not need to worry about changing your regular oral care routine. Simple brushing and flossing do the trick!
- Conservative Solutions: Dental veneers consist only of thin shells to place over the teeth, protecting your natural tooth roots as much as possible.
- Beautiful Teeth in No Time: Veneers for teeth can be placed in just a few appointments, so you won’t have to wait long to enjoy your improved smile.
- Strong and Durable Smiles: Dental veneers will strengthen your teeth against the risk of additional tooth damage and make it easier to digest food without complications.
If you are interested in porcelain veneers, we are ready to consult with you today!
A Youthful Smile for Years to Come
Life happens. Whether you are recovering from a dental emergency or want to reduce the effects of time on your smile, dental veneers are here to help. Here are a few of the rave reviews that make it easy to recommend dental veneers over time:
Enjoy the Versatility of Dental Veneers
Dental veneers are a cosmetic dentistry solution that can fix and cover a wide range of dental concerns. Dental veneers typically come in thin white shells that are bonded to your front teeth, and they are made just for you, which allows Dr. Alexander to personalize them however you like.
Single Tooth Makeover
If you have one difficult tooth, you can get a single customized veneer to reshape and redesign your natural tooth. A veneer can be shaped, sized, and color-matched to help your tooth blend seamlessly with the rest of your smile. Keep your natural tooth roots while enjoying your smile!
Total Smile Makeover
If you’re looking for a brand-new smile, veneers are the fastest way to get from where you are to where you want to be! For a full smile makeover, customized veneers will be placed on all of your front teeth, getting rid of any gaps, unevenness, or discoloration between your teeth.
ALEXANDER DENTISTRY’s Dental Veneers
Each of our veneer options is built to meet your physical, mental, and emotional needs. Read below to see which dental veneer options would work best for you.
- Porcelain Veneers: The most popular type of veneers are made out of high-quality porcelain. This material lasts longer than other veneer types but requires a bit of prep work to secure a complete fit between the gums and the new veneers.
- Composite Veneers: This veneer is made out of a tooth-colored composite resin that hardens to be just as strong as your natural teeth. Dental veneers are easily adjustable and cost-effective but aren’t as durable as other veneer options.
- Prepless Veneers: If you desire less preparation of the enamel and the size and position of your teeth qualify, we may recommend prepless veneers. These veneers are easily placed and require little to no change to your tooth.
Call us today to schedule a consultation with ALEXANDER DENTISTRY! Our specialized dental team is happy to walk you through which dental veneers will work best for you.
How Long Do Veneers Last?
The materials your veneers are crafted from and your dedication to at-home dental hygiene both play a large role in how long veneers last.
Porcelain-based veneers, used in porcelain and prepless veneers, are known to last for 12–25 years without adjustments or replacements!
Composite veneers, while still beautiful and durable, usually last around 4–8 years. These veneers are a great option for those who desire fewer adjustments to their natural teeth and need a more cost-effective solution to fix tooth stains or damage.
It is essential to maintain regular dental hygiene both at home and with regular office visits. We recommend receiving general cleanings twice a year to allow us to help you with your veneer upkeep.
Dental Veneers and Dental Sedation
ALEXANDER DENTISTRY is happy to provide sedation dentistry tools for more intense dental veneer treatments, such as porcelain and composite treatments.
Dental sedation is a calming dental tool that reduces your anxiety and discomfort during the procedure. Our office offers oral or gaseous methods that will entirely minimize pain, leaving you with a new smile and a comfortable experience.
How We Place Dental Veneers
We’re here to assist your smile in every way that we can. We’ve listed our step-by-step process on how dental veneers are usually placed. Our experienced team of dental professionals is happy to walk you through any other concerns you have along the way.
- Initial Visit: Dr. Alexander will examine your teeth to determine if you are a good candidate, and the two of you will discuss what you want your smile to look like.
- Impressions: We will then need to take an impression of your teeth to ensure your customized veneers perfectly fit your smile.
- Preparing the Veneers: Depending on the veneers you decide on, Dr. Alexander may need some additional time to prepare the veneers that fit your needs.
The next steps will depend on which dental veneer option you decide. Dr. Alexander will go over these steps in the first appointment to make sure that you feel confident and informed.
Prepless and Composite Veneers
If you choose to have prepless or composite veneers, little or no enamel prep is needed.
To ensure that your veneers have no imperfections, Dr. Alexander will thoroughly clean your teeth before he places the veneers. This also keeps your teeth healthy, as no bacteria will be trapped between your natural teeth and the new veneers.
Composite veneers differ from other sets of veneers as they are usually only built for the specific area of your teeth that needs improvement, such as filling in dental cracks. Dr. Alexander will place dental resin in the area or over the whole tooth. It will harden quickly, potentially with the help of a UV light.
Porcelain Veneers
If you choose porcelain veneers, Dr. Alexander will carefully prepare your teeth, removing a thin layer of your tooth enamel. This ensures that your teeth will not become too thick once the veneers have been placed. It also helps the veneers stick to your teeth.
At this point, you may be given temporary veneers to wear while you wait for your permanent veneers to be produced in a high-quality dental laboratory.
The Final Steps
Once your veneers are ready, Dr. Alexander will check to make sure the dental veneers look great with your natural teeth. He will make minor adjustments to your smile as necessary.
Your veneers are then applied to your tooth surface with special dental cement and hardened with a light beam. We will walk you through any additional instructions to help you care for (and adjust to) your new dental veneers. You can then walk out of the office with a new smile!
Simple Solutions for Beautiful Smiles
Besides boosting your confidence and success, sharing a smile goes a long way to boost the lives of those around you.
We’re happy to serve patients from all over the Birmingham–Mountain Brook area. Call us at our Mountain Brook office today to schedule a consultation for the smile of your dreams.