Porcelain Veneers Questions

What are porcelain veneers?

Veneers are thin, custom-made covers for the faces of unsightly teeth. Veneers are custom-crafted by a master ceramist from tooth-colored dental porcelain and permanently bonded to the teeth.

Some porcelain veneers look fake and discolored. How do I know this won’t happen to me?

Due to the popularity of veneers, some dentists offer them without the training necessary to produce beautiful results. Or they use inferior materials. The reason you see these poor results more often than beautiful veneers is that naturally beautiful cosmetic dentistry is not easily visible. It blends with the natural teeth and does not draw attention to itself as dental work. Beautiful veneers do not just make the teeth look nice and new, but rather it makes your smile look natural and beautiful.

Dr. Raymond uses only the highest quality materials to create your veneers, and has a deep understanding of the subtle details that make each tooth look like you were born with it.

What types of problems will porcelain veneers solve?

Veneers can solve many problems at once including:

Are there alternatives to porcelain veneers?

Yes. Dr. Raymond will discuss the alternatives with you and help you decide which solution will create the results you desire. This will depend on your overall goals and the condition of your smile. You might find that a professional tooth whitening will achieve your goals. In some cases dental bonding is just as good for filling small gaps or chips. Perhaps tooth crowns might be a better alternative than veneers, depending on the strength of the remaining foundation of your tooth.

Porcelain veneers can solve multiple problems in one solution, reducing the number of procedures required to create your beautiful smile. Their natural beauty is exceptional.

If you have more questions about porcelain veneers, please look at our porcelain veneers options page. Check out our smile gallery which features success stories from patients just like you.

Please call or email us today to schedule your thorough examination or your free initial consultation with Dr. Raymond in the Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota area.