Porcelain Veneers in Royal Oak, Michigan

Porcelain Veneers Expertise for Detroit - Birmingham, MI

Porcelain veneers are very thin pieces of durable, tooth shaped porcelain that are custom made (for shape and color) by a professional dental laboratory.  They are bonded onto the front of teeth to create a beautiful and attractive smile. Royal Oak cosmetic dentist Dr. Larry Duffield creates beautiful, natural-looking smiles for his Detroit and Birmingham, MI area patients using porcelain veneers.

Dental veneers can completely reshape your teeth and smile.  They can often be alternatives to dental crowns and the ideal solution in treating many dental conditions.

As with most dental restorations, dental veneers are not permanent and may someday need replacement.  They are very durable and will last many years, giving you a beautiful long lasting smile.

Reasons for porcelain veneers:

• Cosmetically, to create a uniform, white, beautiful smile.
• Crooked teeth.
• Misshapen teeth.
• Severely discolored or stained teeth.
• Teeth that are too small or large.
• Unwanted or uneven spaces.
• Worn or chipped teeth.

What does getting porcelain veneers involve?

Getting dental veneers usually requires two visits to complete the process, with little or no anesthesia required during the procedure.  The teeth are prepared by lightly buffing and shaping the surface to allow for the thickness of the porcelain veneer.  A mold or impression of the teeth is taken and a shade (color) will then be chosen by you and Dr. Duffield.

On the second visit the teeth will be cleansed with special liquids to achieve a durable bond.  Bonding cement is then placed between the tooth and porcelain veneer and a special light beam is used to harden and set the bond.

You will receive care instructions for porcelain veneers.  Proper brushing, flossing and regular dental visits will aid in the life of your new dental veneers.

Call our Birmingham, MI area office in Royal Oak, Michigan today and request a porcelain veneer consultation. Dr. Larry Duffield can answer all your questions about dental veneers and let you know if they are right for you.