Dental veneers offer an effective pathway to a transformed smile. These thin porcelain shells, custom-made to fit over your natural teeth and complement your natural appearance, correct issues such as dental discoloration, chipping, and minor misalignment and spacing concerns. What exactly happens during the veneer placement process?
The Traditional Dental Veneer Process
Here’s what to expect when you get dental veneers at Scottsdale Cosmetic Dentistry with Dr. Jeffrey D. Clark:
- Consultation and evaluation — A comprehensive assessment of your smile goals and oral health to ensure that veneers are an appropriate solution for you.
- Tooth preparation — Once suitability is confirmed, a tiny layer of enamel is removed from each tooth to create space and ensure a precise fit.
- Impressions and temporaries — Dr. Clark will then take dental impressions, which are sent to a lab to craft your final veneers. While your custom veneers are being made, you may receive temporary veneers to protect your altered teeth.
- Final placement — As soon as your final veneers are ready, Dr. Clark will bond them to the fronts of your teeth, making any necessary adjustments to ensure comfort and natural appearance.
The No-Prep Veneers Procedure
The traditional veneer requires a dentist to remove a portion of the tooth enamel. With eMax® veneers—depending on your cosmetic goals and dental needs—no drilling, injections, anesthesia, or other prep is needed.
Even better, our patients typically experience little to no discomfort during the procedure. The eMax veneer is as thin as a contact lens, and Dr. Clark will place it into position and bond it to the tooth using a strong dental adhesive. Dr. Clark will lightly buff your eMax veneers to a natural, beautiful shine.
Natural-Looking, Long-Lasting Dental Veneers in Scottsdale, AZ
If you’re in Scottsdale and want to learn more about the benefits of traditional and eMax veneers, as well as their respective procedures, contact Dr. Jeffrey D. Clark and the caring, skilled Scottsdale Cosmetic Dentistry team at (480) 585-1853 to schedule a consultation.