Find out how dental veneers can transform your smile permanently.

We all know how much our smiles impact our confidence and our appearance, so if you have chips or cracks in your teeth you may be hiding that otherwise gorgeous smile from everyone around you. If you are looking for an easy method that can turn up the cosmetic dial on your smile, our Galloway, NJ, prosthodontist Dr. Bhavin Patel and dentist Dr. Kevin Carey would be happy to discuss if dental veneers are right for you.

What are dental veneers?

Dental veneers are thin tooth-colored shells made from porcelain that go over the front of your tooth to cover imperfections such as cracks, fractures, crookedness, and even serious stains. They are durable, long-lasting, and made to mimic the look of real tooth enamel.

Are dental veneers right for me?

There are some things to keep in mind before getting dental veneers from our Galloway, NJ, dental team. If you have strong, healthy teeth then you could be a great candidate for veneers. If you are dealing with flaws that impact the appearance of your smile but not the function, this is also a sign that dental veneers could be right for you. While veneers do have the ability to make teeth appear straighter, these restorations can’t always take the place of braces. In some cases, only orthodontic treatment can correct your misaligned or crooked smile.

If you’re looking to get whiter teeth, teeth whitening might be a simpler approach; however, some patients have serious tobacco and antibiotic stains that teeth whitening just can’t fix. In these extreme cases, we may recommend dental veneers to achieve a whiter smile.

What should I expect when getting dental veneers?

Before our Galloway, NJ dentist places your veneers, he will prep your teeth first. This means shaving down some of your natural tooth’s enamel to prepare for the added volume of the veneers. Since veneers are very thin, a minimal amount of enamel will actually need to be removed, making this a quick and painless dental prep.

From there, we will match your veneers to the rest of your smile to give you one uniform color. Once we match the veneers, you will give us the OK and we will adhere the veneers to the front of your teeth using special dental cement. A beam of light will then be directed over your teeth to harden the cement and permanently affix the veneer.

How do I care for my veneers?

Keeping up with your oral health is vital to ensuring that your veneers stay strong and chip-free, but the good news is that you can continue to brush and floss your veneers just like you would your natural teeth. Just make sure you are always using a soft-bristled toothbrush. You also want to avoid putting undue pressure on your veneers, which includes nail-biting, using your teeth as tools, and teeth grinding. One of the biggest advantages of veneers is that they are stain-resistant, so dark foods and drinks won’t stain your new smile.

Seaview Dental Arts is your premier cosmetic dental practice in Galloway, NJ, offering everything from dental veneers to whitening and implants. To find out if you are an ideal candidate for dental veneers, call prosthodontist Dr. Bhavin Patel and dentist Dr. Kevin Carey at (609) 652-9020.