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Rejuvenate Your Smile With High-quality Dental Veneers
Everyone deserves to feel confident about their smile. So, if you are self-conscious about your discolored, worn-down, or uneven teeth, embark on a smile transformation journey with natural-looking veneers in Glendale, Arizona. At Arrowhead Dentistry, Dr. John Upton combines artistry with personalized care to architect one-of-a-kind smiles with dental veneers. We’ve transformed countless smiles, and we’re confident you’ll love your results, too.
What are dental veneers?
If your smile isn’t as beautiful as you’d like, dental veneers can help. Teeth veneers are custom-made laminates created from tooth-colored materials, such as porcelain. They are bonded to the front sides of your teeth, giving you a more attractive smile.
Dental veneers are versatile and can correct multiple dental imperfections, including.
- Discolored or stained teeth
- Unevenly shaped or sized teeth
- Chipped, worn-down, or cracked teeth
- Mildly crooked or crowded teeth
- Gapped or spaced teeth
Veneers’ amazing effects come from their premium materials. Porcelain is a clinical-grade material that mimics the translucency of your natural teeth, creating life-like results. Once they are set, people will notice your beautiful smile, not dental work.
How are porcelain veneers placed?
Enhancing your smile with dental veneers typically requires 2-3 visits. At every step, we’ll keep you informed to ensure a smooth procedure. Here’s how your procedure unfolds.
- Consultation: The first step is an in-depth consultation with Dr. Upton. He’ll discuss what you like and don’t like about your current smile. We’ll also use digital scans and X-rays to create a personalized treatment plan. From soft, rounded edges to square and bold designs, we’ll guide you to find veneers that suit your style.
- Teeth preparation: The dentist will remove about 0.5 mm of the enamel to ensure a snug fit. Rest assured, we’ll ensure your veneer treatment is completely comfortable. Dr. Upton will use local anesthesia to maximize your comfort, but sedation dentistry is available if you are nervous about your treatment.
- Impressions: We’ll take digital scans of your teeth and send them to our partner lab to create custom veneers. Before your permanent veneers are ready, we’ll place temporary veneers on your prepared teeth to maintain aesthetics and functionality.
- Veneer placement: During your second visit, Dr. Upton will “try in” your permanent veneers to ensure they look and feel right. We’ll ensure you are 100% happy with your smile before anything is made permanent. Minor changes can be made in-house, but significant ones require adjustment by our master ceramist. Once you are happy with the results, we’ll use dental cement to secure your veneers in place. That’s it! Now you have a beautiful smile you’ll be proud to show off.
Porcelain dental veneers are an investment in your smile and confidence. They deliver naturally refreshed results that inspire confidence with every smile. Your veneers are also stain-resistant and can last up to 15 years with good upkeep.
Are veneers permanent or removable?
Dental veneers are not removable like dentures or retainers. Once bonded, veneers become part of your teeth and are designed to stay in place for many years. However, veneers can be replaced if needed. Over time, they may wear or chip, which requires the dentist to remove and replace them with new ones.
Where can I get porcelain veneers near me in Glendale, Arizona?
Wouldn’t it be great if you had a smile that made you feel confident every time you spoke or laughed? That smile could be yours today, thanks to porcelain veneers at Arrowhead Dentistry. Call (623) 878-6333 and schedule your consultation today with Dr. Upton and his team. Take the first step toward a smile you’ll love.
