Porcelain veneers offer a transformative solution for chips, gaps, stains, and minor misalignment. Dr. Church combines artistic vision with advanced digital design technology to create custom veneers that look completely natural while addressing your specific aesthetic concerns. Each veneer is meticulously crafted to match your facial features and desired outcome.
Our comprehensive veneer process includes digital smile design, try-in appointments, and precision placement to ensure you’re completely satisfied with your investment. Whether you need a single veneer or a complete smile makeover, we take time to understand your goals and create results that enhance your natural beauty and boost your confidence.
Porcelain veneers are wafer-thin shells of medical-grade ceramic that bond to the front surface of your teeth. Custom-designed for each tooth, veneers can correct color, shape, size, and minor alignment issues while maintaining a completely natural appearance.
Veneers effectively address multiple cosmetic concerns simultaneously, including permanent stains, chips, cracks, gaps between teeth, worn enamel, uneven or irregularly shaped teeth, and minor misalignment issues.
High-quality porcelain veneers typically last 10-15 years or longer with proper care. The durable ceramic material resists staining and maintains its natural luster, providing a long-term investment in your smile's beauty and your confidence.
Dr. Church evaluates your teeth and discusses your aesthetic goals during a detailed consultation. We use digital imaging to analyze your smile and determine if veneers are the best solution for your specific needs and expectations.
Advanced computer imaging creates a precise digital model of your new smile. This technology allows you to see exactly how your veneers will look before we begin treatment, ensuring complete satisfaction with your investment.
Minimal tooth preparation preserves your natural tooth structure while creating space for ultra-thin veneers. Precise digital impressions ensure perfect fit and natural appearance. Temporary veneers protect your teeth during fabrication.
Before permanent bonding, we place your new veneers for evaluation. This crucial try-in appointment allows you to see and feel your new smile, ensuring you're completely happy with the appearance, fit, and comfort before final placement.
Once you've approved your veneers, we permanently bond them using advanced adhesive techniques. Final adjustments ensure perfect bite and comfort, completing your smile transformation with beautiful, natural-looking results.
Stained or Discolored Teeth
Veneers provide a permanent solution for teeth that don’t respond to whitening treatments. Whether from genetics, medication, or lifestyle factors, veneers create uniformly bright, natural-looking teeth that resist future staining.
Chipped or Worn Teeth
Minor chips, cracks, or worn edges can be completely restored with custom veneers. The porcelain material rebuilds the tooth’s natural shape while providing strength and durability for normal function.
Gaps and Minor Misalignment
Small gaps between teeth or minor alignment issues can be corrected without orthodontic treatment. Veneers create the appearance of perfectly straight, evenly spaced teeth in just a few appointments.
Uneven or Irregularly Shaped Teeth
Teeth that are too small, too large, or irregularly shaped can be transformed with custom veneers. Each veneer is designed to create ideal tooth proportions and symmetry for a perfectly balanced smile.
The gold standard for smile transformations. Traditional veneers require minimal tooth preparation and provide maximum durability and natural appearance. Perfect for comprehensive smile makeovers and significant color or shape changes.
Ultra-thin veneers requiring minimal or no tooth reduction. Ideal for patients who want to preserve maximum natural tooth structure while achieving beautiful aesthetic improvements. Best for minor corrections and younger patients.
The most conservative veneer option, often requiring no tooth preparation. While more limited in correction capabilities, these veneers are completely reversible and ideal for subtle improvements in tooth color and minor shape changes.
Digital Smile Design
Advanced imaging software creates detailed treatment plans showing exactly how your veneers will look. This technology ensures predictable results and allows you to approve your new smile before any permanent changes are made.
Cone Beam 3D Imaging
When appropriate, our advanced cone beam technology provides detailed 3D images of your teeth and supporting structures, ensuring comprehensive treatment planning for complex veneer cases requiring precise placement.
Color Matching Technology
Sophisticated shade-matching systems ensure your veneers blend seamlessly with your natural teeth or create the exact color you desire. Digital color analysis provides precise matching for the most natural-looking results.
High-Quality Porcelain Materials
We use only the finest dental porcelain materials that mimic the translucency and light-reflecting properties of natural tooth enamel. These premium materials ensure beautiful, long-lasting results that maintain their appearance over time.
Maintain your veneers with normal brushing and flossing using non-abrasive toothpaste. Regular oral hygiene keeps your gums healthy and prevents decay around veneer edges, ensuring long-lasting results and optimal appearance.
Regular dental cleanings and checkups are essential for veneer longevity. Professional cleanings remove plaque and tartar that can affect gum health around veneers, while regular examinations ensure early detection of any issues.
Avoid using teeth as tools, chewing on hard objects, or grinding your teeth. While porcelain is strong, these habits can damage veneers just like natural teeth. A night guard may be recommended for patients who grind their teeth.
With proper care, quality veneers can last 10-15 years or longer. Avoiding excessive force, maintaining excellent oral hygiene, and regular dental visits ensure your veneer investment provides lasting beauty and function.
Comprehensive Treatment Value
Porcelain veneers represent a significant investment in your confidence and quality of life. Consider the long-term benefits: improved appearance, increased self-confidence, professional advantages, and the lasting durability of quality materials and expert placement.
Flexible Financing Options
Veneer Longevity Value
When properly maintained, quality veneers provide excellent value over their 10-15 year lifespan. The cost per year of enjoying a beautiful, confident smile makes veneers a worthwhile investment in your personal and professional success.
Quality porcelain veneers typically last 10-15 years or longer with proper care and maintenance. Factors affecting longevity include oral hygiene, regular dental visits, avoiding excessive force, and the quality of materials and placement technique used.
Modern veneer techniques are conservative, removing minimal tooth structure. The small amount of enamel removed is replaced by strong porcelain that actually protects the underlying tooth. When properly placed, veneers can strengthen and protect your natural teeth.
The veneer process involves minimal discomfort. Local anesthesia is used during tooth preparation, and most patients experience little to no sensitivity afterward. Temporary veneers protect your teeth between appointments, ensuring comfort throughout treatment.
Porcelain veneers don’t respond to whitening treatments, but they resist staining better than natural teeth. If you plan to whiten your teeth, it’s best to do so before veneer placement to ensure proper color matching with your natural teeth.
Care for veneers just like your natural teeth with regular brushing, flossing, and dental visits. Use non-abrasive toothpaste, avoid using teeth as tools, and consider a night guard if you grind your teeth.
Veneers can correct minor alignment issues and create the appearance of straight teeth without orthodontic treatment. However, severely crooked teeth may require orthodontic treatment first, or clear aligners may be a better option for significant misalignment.
Your comprehensive veneer consultation includes:
Ready to transform your smile with porcelain veneers? Call 919-220-6553 to schedule your consultation with Dr. Church. During this comprehensive appointment, we’ll evaluate your teeth, show you what’s possible with digital smile design, and create a personalized treatment plan for your dream smile.
Experience the difference that advanced technology and compassionate care can make. At Church Dentistry, we’re committed to providing Durham residents with exceptional dental care in a comfortable, modern environment. Whether you need a routine cleaning, cosmetic enhancement, or complex restorative work, our team is here to help you achieve optimal oral health and the confident smile you deserve. Contact us today to schedule your consultation and discover why patients throughout Durham trust us with their smiles.
