Dental Veneers & Laminates

Scottsdale, AZ

Scottsdale Family Smiles provides dental veneer services for patients who would like to have damaged teeth restored to perfection. When patients visit our Scottsdale office, we do everything we can to not only improve the function of their teeth but the aesthetic appearance of their smiles as well. Call us at (480) 607-6937 to learn more how we can help you smile brighter.

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What Are Dental Veneers?

Dental veneers are thin, porcelain or ceramic shells that cover the front of a patient’s teeth. The shade, shape, and size of veneers closely match an individual’s healthy teeth so that they are virtually indistinguishable from a completely natural smile.

Veneers can be used to eliminate gaps in teeth, make teeth appear to be a uniform length, or cover staining. They create a natural-looking, attractive smile for patients who are dealing with a wide variety of dental issues.

The Process

During an initial visit, Dr. Fattah will take an impression of a patient’s teeth so that the veneers can be custom-made to fit the individual’s mouth.

Once the veneers are created, the dentist removes a small portion of enamel from the surface of the teeth that will be receiving the veneer.

The veneer is attached to the patient’s teeth, then adjusted until the fit is perfect. Once the patient and dentist have decided on a position, the veneers are permanently bonded to the patient’s teeth.

Once the procedure is over, patients may notice that their teeth are somewhat sore, which is normal. During this time, it’s acceptable to take over-the-counter pain medication to reduce the discomfort of adjusting.

It’s advisable to avoid eating extremely hard or tough food for the first few days in order to keep pain to a minimum.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Dental Veneers

There are a few things to consider when thinking about dental veneers, so it’s important to address the pros and cons of this procedure before deciding to move forward.

Benefits:

Veneers look natural
They do not require surgery
The recovery time is short
Veneers are stain-resistant

Drawbacks:

They can be uncomfortable at first
It can hurt to eat hard food during the adjustment period

If your teeth are worn, stained, chipped, or the spacing is uneven, you might be thinking about getting dental veneers. Scottsdale Family Smiles invites you to give us a call at your earliest convenience and one of our helpful staff members will schedule you a consultation. Dr. Fattah will walk you through the process of receiving veneers so that you have all the information you need before proceeding.