Veneers

Porcelain veneers provide a quick and effective way to transform your smile if you have stained, chipped, or smaller-than-average teeth. At Cole Street Dental in Enumclaw, Washington, experienced general, family, and cosmetic dentists Sean Monaghan, DMD, Gina Petrarca, DDS, and the team use porcelain veneers to help patients achieve beautiful and balanced smiles. Call Cole Street Dental today to schedule a veneer appointment, or book your visit online.

I want a more symmetrical smile. Can porcelain veneers help?

Yes. Porcelain veneers are custom-crafted coverings bonded to the front surfaces of your teeth. They provide an affordable and effective way to conceal cosmetic imperfections that won’t respond to other types of cosmetic dentistry.

You might only need one veneer if you have a broken tooth, but the Cole Street Dental team usually recommends getting 6-8. That’s because an even number of veneers look natural and enhance your smile.

What types of issues do veneers treat?

The Cole Street Dental team uses veneers to hide various aesthetic flaws, including:

• Misshapen teeth
• Pointy teeth
• Gaps or spaces between the teeth (diastema)
• Chipped and broken teeth
• Small teeth

Sometimes, the team uses veneers to cover stains and discoloration that don’t improve with more conservative treatments like teeth whitening.

Can anyone get veneers?

To get veneers, you need to have healthy teeth and gums. If you have cavities or periodontal disease, your Cole Street Dental provider treats those conditions first. After your mouth heals and the infection is gone, your provider can move forward with cosmetic treatment.

What does veneer placement involve?

At Cole Street Dental, getting veneers takes two separate visits.

During the first appointment, your provider completes an oral exam and orders digital X-rays. If you qualify for treatment, they prepare your teeth by administering a local anesthetic and removing a thin layer of enamel from each tooth receiving a veneer.

Your provider takes impressions of your teeth with an intraoral scanner and sends them to a dental lab that creates a set of custom porcelain veneers. 

When the lab finishes your veneers, you return to Cole Street Dental. Your dentist checks the shape, color, and fit of the veneers and bonds them to your teeth with dental cement. Then, they assess your bite, remove any excess porcelain, and make any necessary adjustments.

How long do porcelain veneers last?

Porcelain veneers last 10-15 years on average, but they often last longer with good oral hygiene and preventive care. The Cole Street Dental team recommends brushing your teeth twice daily, flossing regularly, and not chewing on ice cubes or other hard objects.

Call Cole Street Dental today to see if you’re a candidate for veneers, or make your appointment online.

*Results may vary.