Veneers

Natural-Looking Veneers in Chicago, IL

Perfect your smile today with the expert veneer services we offer at West Town Dental Care. We specialize in veneer attachment that will correct minor imperfections in your mouth to give you the smile you deserve.

Veneers are thin porcelain shells used to cover chipped, stained, or misaligned teeth. The thin layers of the veneer material adhere to natural tooth enamel to create a strong, long-lasting bond and work best for people who wish to correct minor imperfections in their smile.

The procedure for attaching veneers to the exterior of the teeth is non-invasive, and the results are immediately visible. Once the veneers adhere to your teeth, they can perform all the teeth’s natural functions without any dietary restrictions or long recovery periods. Since veneers can last for many years, there is no need for constant replacement and maintenance other than normal oral hygiene, dental exams, and cleanings at West Town Dental Care.

Veneers can help you achieve the bright, healthy smile that you’ve always wanted! Call us today to learn more or to schedule your veneer appointment. We even offer a smile design consultation for $99 that allows you to trial your smile to give you an idea of what your new smile will look like before we do the work.

Benefits of Veneers

Veneers are beneficial when the original teeth are heavily stained or the shape of the tooth is undesirable. Veneers can also correct a chipped or fractured tooth, fill gaps between teeth, and fix minor bite-related issues to enhance your smile.

Because they are custom and individually sculpted for you, this makes it virtually impossible to tell the difference between a veneer and your natural tooth.

Unlike your natural teeth, however, veneers are able to resist coffee, tea, and cigarette stains because they are not porous like our enamel. For teeth that have imperfections or resist whitening, veneers can provide the whitest and brightest smile.

Veneers can quickly fix minor twisting, overlaps, or small gaps. Instead of bulky dental crowns, veneers can provide optimal esthetic results without removing large amounts of your natural tooth structure.

The Procedure

Porcelain laminate veneers consist of several thin ceramic layers that replace the original tooth enamel. To apply a veneer, a very thin layer of the natural tooth enamel is removed. This space creates room for the veneer, so it won’t appear bulky. It will also restore function to the tooth. A light-sensitive resin is applied between the layers and then hardened using a special curing light that creates a strong bond between the natural tooth and the veneer.

Minimal or “No-Prep” Veneers

Some patients are looking for an alternative to traditional dental veneers or bonding, which is why West Town Dental Care offers no-prep or minimal veneers. These veneers are not an option for every patient.

Similar to traditional veneers, “no-prep” or minimal preparation veneers typically don’t require your dentist to remove as much tooth material and are bonded to the front surface of your teeth. The placement is often a faster procedure and with less discomfort than traditional veneers.

Ask Dr. Ogando in Chicago, IL if “no-prep” or minimal-prep veneers are an option for you!