Cosmetic Dentistry
Where smiles come to life
Porcelain Veneers
Are worn, discolored, or damaged teeth causing you to hide your smile? Porcelain veneers are lifelike restorations that can conceal cosmetic flaws to completely transform your smile. Drs. Michael J. Appleton, Christopher Braud and Shelby Camp can expertly place your veneers in just two appointments at our Slidell, LA, practice.
Effective, Comfortable, Beautiful
The Many Benefits of Dental Veneers
Veneers are a simple, minimally invasive way to enhance your smile. In just two appointments at our Slidell dental practice, you can have a confident smile you’ll be proud to show off. Many dental patients choose veneers as their preferred cosmetic dentistry option because they:
Do You Meet the Requirements?
Candidacy Factors
Most patients in good oral health looking to transform their smiles make good veneer candidates. Our dentists will examine your teeth and gums to determine your candidacy during your consultation at our Slidell practice.
Ideal veneer patients will meet the following requirements.
In Good Oral Health
Oral health is the most important candidacy factor. Tooth decay and gum disease may need to be treated before veneer placement.
No Severe Misalignment
Dental veneers are effective at treating minor misalignment issues. Patients with moderate-to-severe misalignment may need to seek orthodontic treatment before veneers can be placed.
Have Sufficient Enamel
Your teeth must be prepped before your porcelain veneers can be placed. Our dentists will remove a small amount of your natural tooth enamel to make space for the dental veneer. Patients with thin enamel may need to seek alternative treatment or consider our minimal prep veneers.
Ready for a Permanent Change
Veneers are an irreversible cosmetic dentistry treatment. Because a portion of your enamel will need to be removed before placement, you will always need a restoration on a treated tooth. Patients who are not ready to make that kind of commitment can talk with our dentists about alternative options like dental bonding.
Free of Teeth Grinding
While the porcelain used to create your dental veneers is durable, it is not indestructible. Teeth grinding (bruxism) can damage or wear down your new restorations. However, our dentists may be able to fit you with a custom oral appliance so you can still undergo veneer treatment.
Ask Our Dentists About Minimal-Prep Veneers
Have You Been Told You Have Thin Enamel?
Minimal prep veneers are thinner than the traditional option so our dentists will remove less enamel, if any, before placement. Your candidacy for minimal-prep veneers will depend on tooth size and space between your natural teeth. You can ask about our minimal-prep veneers during your consultation at our Slidell practice.
Dr. Appleton Explains the Process
Both Dr. Appleton and Dr. Braud can customize your veneers to correct your cosmetic flaws and create a gorgeous smile. Once your custom-designed veneer is placed, our dentists will make any adjustments for comfort. You can leave our office proud of your appearance after two simple appointments.
Porcelain Veneers Process
Achieve Your Dream Smile in 2 visits
During your consultation, our dentists will create your treatment plan and prepare you for what to expect. Porcelain veneers require at least two appointments over the course of about four to six weeks, but the process can take longer depending on the case.
Creates Quicker and More Comfortable Visits
Our State-of-the-Art Technology
Our Slidell practice uses CEREC® Primescan to create detailed digital impressions of your teeth. The CEREC Primescan uses a scanner wand to take images of your mouth and build a virtual 3D model. This method is much more comfortable and convenient for our patients than traditional putty impressions.
Maintain Good Dental Care Habits
How to Care for Your Porcelain Veneers
Caring for your porcelain veneers is as easy as caring for your natural teeth. You can enjoy your new restorations for 10 years or more by maintaining good dental care habits.
Ask Us About Professional Teeth Whitening
Do You Want to Brighten Your Smile?
Because veneers are created to match the color of your natural teeth, many patients choose to whiten their smiles first. Professional teeth whitening can dramatically lighten your teeth by several shades in just one appointment and set you up for an even brighter smile after veneer placement.
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From Our Slidell, LA, Patients
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