Porcelain veneers use a durable ceramic material to restore your smile, and cover up cosmetic imperfections. This material is matched perfectly to the color of your teeth, ensuring a consistent and natural appearance.
But how does this process work? How does the team at Honest Teeth match your veneers to the color of your teeth? Let’s discuss everything you need to know.
Teeth Whitening Is Often Suggested Before Veneer Treatment
First, it’s important to note that veneers should be matched to your goal tooth color, rather than your current tooth color. If your teeth are discolored or yellowed, you may want to get them whitened before your veneers are placed.
This is because veneers, which are made of durable, non-porous ceramic materials, will never become stained, but they also do not respond to teeth whitening treatments, either. After your veneers are placed, they will remain the same color forever.
The only way to change the color would be to have your veneers removed and replaced with a new set, which would be a difficult and expensive procedure. For this reason, most patients who get cosmetic treatment at Honest Teeth will choose to have their teeth whitened before getting veneers.
How Veneers Are Matched To Your Teeth Color
Veneers are matched to the color of your teeth during your first preparation appointment at our office. At this appointment, Dr. Meinerz or Dr. Krueger will trim your teeth to get them ready for permanent veneers.
Once your teeth have been trimmed, they will take high-quality images of your teeth, and also create dental impressions and molds of your smile. They will note the shade of your teeth, and send this information to a dental lab. This is where your permanent veneers will be manufactured.
The technicians at the dental lab will examine the images, the notes from Dr. Meinerz and Dr. Krueger, and all of the other information sent to them, and create a set of custom veneers that will match the color of your natural teeth perfectly.
Then, these veneers will be sent to our office, and you’ll come in for your final consultation, where Dr. Meinerz or Dr. Krueger will permanently attach them to your teeth, completing the procedure.
At Honest Teeth, we pride ourselves in providing the very best cosmetic treatment. Dr. Meinerz or Dr. Krueger will work closely with you to check the shade of your teeth, build veneers that look perfect, and enhance your smile. You’ll be thrilled with the results of your cosmetic dental treatment in our office.
Contact Us To Schedule A Cosmetic Consultation Today!
If you’re interested in veneers or any other cosmetic dentistry procedure in Elm Grove, Honest Teeth is the best choice. As experts in smile restoration, Dr. Meinerz and Dr. Krueger can discuss your oral health, your budget, and your preferences, and what cosmetic treatments may be right for you. Contact us online or give us a call at (262) 784-7770 to schedule a consultation today, and get the smile you’ve always wanted.