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Porcelain Veneers

Dental flaws such as gaps, stains, and chips can have a major impact on your smile.

 

Veneers are thin shells of porcelain that are bonded to the front surfaces of your teeth to hide imperfections.

 

Serving the greater Harrisonburg, VA, area, the team at Smiles for Life can improve the appearance of your smile with porcelain veneers.

Porcelain Veneers

Dental flaws such as gaps, stains, and chips can have a major impact on your smile.

 

Veneers are thin shells of porcelain that are bonded to the front surfaces of your teeth to hide imperfections.

 

Serving the greater Harrisonburg, VA, area, the team at Smiles for Life can improve the appearance of your smile with porcelain veneers.

Discover beautiful and natural looking teeth with veneers

Fill out this short Smile Assessment to discover how veneers can provide you beautiful and natural looking teeth along with a custom consultation!

The Assessment Will Show

  • Smile Options
  • Treatment Timeline
  • Eligibility Factors
  • And More… 

Why Choose Us for Treatment?

Detail-Oriented Treatment Planning

At Smiles For Life, with offices in Staunton and Bridgewater, we take extra steps during treatment planning to ensure the lasting satisfaction of our patients.

Wax-Up Models

Before your final veneers are fabricated, we will create a temporary set (known as a wax-up). You will wear these temporary veneers for a week before returning to our practice. Based on your feedback, we will make any necessary adjustments and send the final model to our partner lab.

Skilled Ceramists

We have worked with the same U.S. dental laboratory for more than a decade because of the high-quality work they consistently provide. The ceramists custom-craft each veneer and use hand-finishing techniques so the veneers look as natural as possible.

Your Overall Appearance

In addition to sending impressions of your teeth, we will also provide the lab with a photo of your entire face. The ceramist will take into account your skin tone, eye color, hair color, and other factors in order to create attractive veneers that look like natural teeth.

High Quality Materials

Our veneers are made of dental-grade porcelain, which is available in a range of different shades. This material mimics the translucency, appearance, and sheen of natural enamel for an incredibly lifelike result. In addition, porcelain is highly durable.

More Treatment Options

In addition to traditional porcelain veneers, we also offer minimal-prep veneers, which require less enamel removal. We also offer teeth whitening, gum contouring, and other cosmetic dentistry treatments to provide you with a complete smile makeover.

Why Choose Us for Treatment?

Detail-Oriented Treatment Planning

At Smiles For Life, with offices in Staunton and Bridgewater, we take extra steps during treatment planning to ensure the lasting satisfaction of our patients.

Wax-Up Models

Before your final veneers are fabricated, we will create a temporary set (known as a wax-up). You will wear these temporary veneers for a week before returning to our practice. Based on your feedback, we will make any necessary adjustments and send the final model to our partner lab.

Skilled Ceramists

We have worked with the same U.S. dental laboratory for more than a decade because of the high-quality work they consistently provide. The ceramists custom-craft each veneer and use hand-finishing techniques so the veneers look as natural as possible.

Your Overall Appearance

In addition to sending impressions of your teeth, we will also provide the lab with a photo of your entire face. The ceramist will take into account your skin tone, eye color, hair color, and other factors in order to create attractive veneers that look like natural teeth.

High Quality Materials

Our veneers are made of dental-grade porcelain, which is available in a range of different shades. This material mimics the translucency, appearance, and sheen of natural enamel for an incredibly lifelike result. In addition, porcelain is highly durable.

More Treatment Options

Our veneers are made of dental-grade porcelain, which is available in a range of different shades. This material mimics the translucency, appearance, and sheen of natural enamel for an incredibly lifelike result. In addition, porcelain is highly durable.

Are Patients Who Choose Veneers Happy with Their Results?

Before and After Photos

Patient before receiving porcelain dental veneers in Bridgewater.

Before

Patient from Waynesboro showing off her brand new tooth veneers.

After

Sarah had 16 dental veneers placed to improve the shape and size of her teeth. She was happy with the results of her cosmetic dentistry treatment and left us a positive review.

“I love the doctors and my teeth look great!” – Sarah

Contact Our Dental Practice

Find Out If You're a Candidate

The only way to find out if porcelain veneers are right for you is to schedule a consultation at our dental practice. During your appointment, our dentists will check the health of your teeth and gums to determine if you are in good dental health and have sufficient tooth enamel. We will also discuss all of your potential treatment options so you can choose the one that best meets your unique needs and budget.

We serve patients from throughout the greater Harrisonburg, VA, area, from the convenience of our Staunton and Bridgewater offices. Contact our dentists online to ask a question or request a consultation. You can also reach us by phone: (540) 828-2312

Contact Our Dental Practice

Find Out If You're a Candidate

The only way to find out if porcelain veneers are right for you is to schedule a consultation at our dental practice. During your appointment, our dentists will check the health of your teeth and gums to determine if you are in good dental health and have sufficient tooth enamel. We will also discuss all of your potential treatment options so you can choose the one that best meets your unique needs and budget.

We serve patients from throughout the greater Harrisonburg, VA, area, from the convenience of our Staunton and Bridgewater offices. Contact our dentists online to ask a question or request a consultation. You can also reach us by phone: (540) 828-2312

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Financing Is Available

Did you know that you can break up the total cost of veneers into affordable monthly payments? We accept financing through Compassionate Finance™, CareCredit®, iCare, and LendingClub® so you can find a plan that works for you.

Mask Imperfections with Veneers

Once in place, veneers can dramatically enhance the beauty of your natural teeth. This cosmetic dentistry treatment can address:

Surface Flaws

Porcelain veneers can address tooth stains, cracks, chips, and many other cosmetic dental flaws.

Misshapen Teeth

This treatment can improve the appearance of worn, proportionately small, or irregularly formed teeth.

Gaps/Minor Misalignment

Dental veneers can address small gaps between the teeth, along with other minor misalignment issues.

Mask Imperfections with Veneers

Once in place, veneers can dramatically enhance the beauty of your natural teeth. This cosmetic dentistry treatment can address:

Surface Flaws

Porcelain veneers can address tooth stains, cracks, chips, and many other cosmetic dental flaws.

Misshapen Teeth

This treatment can improve the appearance of worn, proportionately small, or irregularly formed teeth.

Gaps/Minor Misalignment

Dental veneers can address small gaps between the teeth, along with other minor misalignment issues.

Some cosmetic concerns can be treated with minimal adjustments to the natural teeth…

Minimum-Prep Veneers?

Minimum-prep veneers are much thinner than traditional types, so they can be placed with little or no reshaping of the treated tooth. Despite their thin size, they are still highly durable. Like traditional veneers, minimum-prep veneers will be created at our trusted partner lab in order to achieve the most natural-looking results possible. However, minimum-prep veneers cannot address all of the same concerns as traditional types. Patients from the greater Harrisonburg area can schedule a personal consultation so we can review the unique benefits of each type and determine which option is right for you.

Veneer Candidates

While most of our patients in the Harrisonburg and Staunton areas qualify for veneers, we will first assess your candidacy during a consultation. At this time, we will examine your smile and discuss your goals to ensure veneers are the best treatment option. Some factors we take into consideration include:

Enamel Strength

We need to remove a small layer of surface enamel before we can place a dental veneer. Therefore, your tooth needs to have enough healthy structure, or else the shells will lack the proper support. If you have thin tooth enamel, we may recommend an alternative procedure like dental crowns that conceal flaws and provide structural support.

Oral Health

Good oral health is the foundation for any beautiful smile. Before you can undergo cosmetic dentistry treatment we will need to address tooth decay, periodontal disease, or other issues that affect your health.

Bruxism

If you suffer from bruxism (teeth grinding), you may not be the best candidate for veneers. Patients with bruxism can wear down the porcelain shells, damaging the results and weakening their teeth. You can still get veneers if your condition is mild. Wearing a mouthguard at night can also help prevent excessive wear.

Goals

Dental veneers permanently alter your natural tooth structure, so treatment is a life-long commitment. While the results can last for a decade or more, the shells will eventually need replacement. If you are not looking for a long-term commitment, you may be better suited for an alternative cosmetic treatment like dental bonding.

Veneer Candidates

While most of our patients in the Harrisonburg and Staunton areas qualify for veneers, we will first assess your candidacy during a consultation. At this time, we will examine your smile and discuss your goals to ensure veneers are the best treatment option. Some factors we take into consideration include:

Enamel Strength

We need to remove a small layer of surface enamel before we can place a dental veneer. Therefore, your tooth needs to have enough healthy structure, or else the shells will lack the proper support. If you have thin tooth enamel, we may recommend an alternative procedure like dental crowns that conceal flaws and provide structural support.

Oral Health

Good oral health is the foundation for any beautiful smile. Before you can undergo cosmetic dentistry treatment we will need to address tooth decay, periodontal disease, or other issues that affect your health.

Bruxism

If you suffer from bruxism (teeth grinding), you may not be the best candidate for veneers. Patients with bruxism can wear down the porcelain shells, damaging the results and weakening their teeth. You can still get veneers if your condition is mild. Wearing a mouthguard at night can also help prevent excessive wear.

Goals

Dental veneers permanently alter your natural tooth structure, so treatment is a life-long commitment. While the results can last for a decade or more, the shells will eventually need replacement. If you are not looking for a long-term commitment, you may be better suited for an alternative cosmetic treatment like dental bonding.

Get Started On Your Dream Smile Today

The bright stunning smile of your dreams is within reach thanks to porcelain veneers. Take the first step today and schedule a consultation at one of our conveniently located offices in Bridgewater and Staunton, VA.  Set up an appointment time online or by calling:

The Treatment Process

Traditional porcelain veneers have been used as a trusted cosmetic solution for millions of patients. Patients from the greater Harrisonburg area can expect the following during this treatment process:

Enamel Removal

During your first visit, we will carefully remove a small amount of enamel from the front of each tooth you wish to treat. This step is performed to create an ideal bonding surface and help the veneers look more natural.

Impressions

Next, we will take detailed impressions of your reshaped teeth. We may use traditional or digital impressions, or a combination of both.

Fabrication

These impressions will be sent to an advanced dental laboratory, where master ceramists will fabricate your veneers. This process typically takes about two to four weeks.

Placement

Once your veneers are ready, you will return to our practice to have them bonded securely in place to each tooth, instantly enhancing the aesthetics of your smile.

The Treatment Process

Traditional porcelain veneers have been used as a trusted cosmetic solution for millions of patients. Patients from the greater Harrisonburg area can expect the following during this treatment process:

Enamel Removal

During your first visit, we will carefully remove a small amount of enamel from the front of each tooth you wish to treat. This step is performed to create an ideal bonding surface and help the veneers look more natural.

Impressions

Next, we will take detailed impressions of your reshaped teeth. We may use traditional or digital impressions, or a combination of both.

Fabrication

These impressions will be sent to an advanced dental laboratory, where master ceramists will fabricate your veneers. This process typically takes about two to four weeks.

Placement

Once your veneers are ready, you will return to our practice to have them bonded securely in place to each tooth, instantly enhancing the aesthetics of your smile.

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Imagine Sharing a Beautiful, Confident Smile

Before

Patient from Harrisonburg showing off her brand new dental veneers.

After

Cathy had 10 dental veneers placed to address tooth discoloration and refine the
appearance of her smile.

How Long Do Porcelain Veneers Last?

Dental veneers are highly durable, and they can last for 15 years or more with proper care.

Maintaining Your Veneers

Dental veneers are durable and stain-resistant, but patients still need to practice good aftercare to make their veneers last as long as possible.

Brush and Floss

Brush twice a day with a soft-bristled toothbrush and non-abrasive toothpaste. Gel toothpastes are typically a good choice for porcelain veneers. Floss daily. Good oral health will keep the veneers looking pristine, and prevent dental health issues and tooth discoloration.

Avoid Bad Dental Habits

Habits like biting on your fingernails, using your teeth as tools, and excessive clenching and grinding can damage your veneers or cause them to become detached.

See the Dentist Regularly

Visit the dentist every six months, as recommended by the American Dental Association, to have your teeth professionally cleaned and examined. During the appointment, we can also check the condition of the veneers.