Porcelain Veneers in Pikesville, MD

Are you looking for a total smile transformation? Perhaps your teeth are crooked, discolored, or misaligned, and you feel self-conscious about smiling. At Naylor's Court Dental Partners, we understand how your smile aesthetics affects your well-being, and we want to help.

With porcelain veneers, we can conceal teeth that are gapped or discolored or teeth that are not aligned properly. Veneers work by camouflaging many different aesthetic dental issues, including the shape, shade, and position of your teeth. With veneers, you can take your smile from dull to dazzling with just a couple of visits to the dentist.

This minimally invasive procedure does not require recovery time or days off work!

Call Naylors Court Dental Partners today to schedule your consultation, and find out if porcelain veneers are right for you.

We also invite you to continue reading to learn more about porcelain veneers in Pikesville, MD.

• What Are Porcelain Veneers?
• Are Porcelain Veneers Right for Me?
• The Porcelain Veneers Process
• How Much Do Porcelain Veneers in Pikesville, MD Cost?
• Can I Have Porcelain Veneers as Part of a Smile Makeover?
• Caring for Your Veneers

What Are Porcelain Veneers?

If you have ever leafed through a movie magazine or watched a film, you may have been dazzled by the celebrity smiles—symmetrical teeth that are as bright as they are straight. There is a good chance you were looking at porcelain veneers—a long-time secret of the stars.

Veneers are wafer-thin shells of porcelain that your dentist bonds directly to the surface of the teeth that show when you smile. These translucent tooth covers look completely natural because they have the same reflective quality as teeth. Veneers can change the position, shade, and shape of your teeth, greatly enhancing the look of your smile. Veneers can also hide worn or short teeth, reverse gummy smiles, and close small gaps between teeth.

Since they are so thin, your dentist will remove only a small amount of your natural tooth structure before placing the veneers. But even this tiny amount of preparation means that veneers are a permanent cosmetic treatment.

When they are in place, veneers feel just like your natural teeth. The porcelain surface of veneers is smooth and glossy, making them feel very natural to your lips and tongue.

In just two visits to our dental office, you can have teeth with the shape and color of your choice, which feel natural and brighten your smile. Please see our photo gallery for examples of some of our happy patients.  

Are Porcelain Veneers Right for Me?

Your cosmetic dentist in Pikesville provides an exam consultation to answer this very question. During your consultation, we typically take x-rays, a health history, and talk to you about your smile goals. Your dentist will determine—based on all information—if porcelain veneers are the best option for you. Considerations may include the health of your teeth and gums, any prior restorations, and your objectives for your smile.

You can also talk to a member of our team about cost and payment. At Naylor's Court Dental Partners, we are always upfront about fees, so there are no surprises.

If veneers are not the best option for you, your dentist may recommend alternatives or treatments to help make you a better candidate for veneers. 

The Porcelain Veneers Process

After you come in for a consultation, your dentist will work with you to determine the correct size, color, and shape of your veneers. We always want your restorations and cosmetic options to complement your face, your bone structure, and the shade of your adjacent teeth if they are not getting veneers. With this cosmetic procedure, you can cover one tooth or several, depending on your goals.

The first step in placing the veneers is to remove a small amount of the surface of your teeth to make room for them. This means some of the enamel will need to be taken so the veneers bond seamlessly with your natural teeth, ensuring that the final result will not appear bulky. This is not a painful process.

Once your veneers are put in place, your dentist will make adjustments as needed to ensure that they feel comfortable in your mouth, and you can bite down properly. We want you to have a beautiful smile, but we also insist that it function as it should—allowing you to chew and speak without issues.

Your dentist will provide any aftercare instructions following veneer placement, and we are always here if you have any questions or concerns about your new smile.

How Much Do Porcelain Veneers in Pikesville, MD Cost?

There are several considerations when it comes to the final cost. For example, are you opting for a single veneer or several? What pretreatment will be involved to make you a candidate for veneers?

We are always upfront about the cost because we want you to be able to budget accordingly. Ask a member of our dental team for more information.

Can I Have Porcelain Veneers as Part of a Smile Makeover?

Absolutely! If you have only a few discolored or worn teeth that you would like to conceal—or if you have a few slightly crooked teeth in your smile line—you can opt for a few veneers, and then other cosmetic options elsewhere.

For example, you may decide on a few veneers here and a couple of dental crowns there. You may opt to have your teeth professionally whitened in our dental office before beginning any work as well. This allows you to choose lighter restorations.

Professional teeth whitening in Pikesville, MD will not change the color of restorations or prosthetics, which is why ordered planning is so important!

Caring for Your Porcelain Veneers

Care for your veneers just as you would your natural teeth: Brush and floss regularly and visit your dentist twice a year for examinations and cleanings.

Fortunately, dental veneers are resistant to stains, so your smile will stay bright and white. Whitening toothpaste is not needed or recommended as it can damage the surface of your veneers. A member of our dental team can provide brushing tips to help you keep your veneers in top shape as well.

Just as you shouldn't use your natural teeth as tools to pry open a lid or bend a paperclip, the same holds true for veneers. You should also never chew ice with your natural teeth or your veneers. They are strong and durable, but you should not bite into anything that is not food.

As with all restorations and cosmetic prosthetics, they will not protect against dental health conditions or gum disease, which is why visiting your dentist regularly for dental exams and teeth cleanings are so crucial. We want you to maintain your teeth for life and your new veneers.

Veneers can last for a very long time—years or a lifetime—with proper care. But if you do damage or break your veneer, it is essential to have it replaced or repaired because your dentist removes a small amount of enamel to encourage proper fit. This means the tooth requires the covering of a veneer for life to protect it.

Schedule a Cosmetic Dentistry Consultation

If you're interested in upgrading your smile with porcelain veneers, please call our Pikesville, MD dental office Naylors Court Dental for an appointment at (410) 684-0173. We also encourage you to reach out if you have questions about veneers or other cosmetic dentistry options.

We're always happy to help you achieve a beautiful, healthy smile.