A veneer is a material that hides or covers up an unattractive surface.

In dentistry, a veneer is a lightweight piece of porcelain that covers the face of a damaged or unattractive tooth. 

Dental veneers could be the cosmetic solution you’ve been dreaming of—one that can finally give you the smile you’ve always imagined. Take time to review some of the frequently asked questions that patients have about veneers, then schedule a visit to see dentist Dr. George Zatarain at Z Dentistry in Reno, NV.

How Are Veneers Designed and Placed?
Dental veneers are bonded to the front of a tooth. They are custom made by a technician from porcelain, yet are transparent and as light as a contact lens.  Each veneer is shaped and curved at the edges so that they fit perfectly against your natural tooth. A strong dental bonding agent, colored for your unique smile and facial features, is used to attach each veneer to each individual tooth.

How Do Veneers Fix Your Smile?
Dental veneers fix chips, cracks, discoloration, tooth protrusion, and spaces between the teeth. Just about any dental imperfection can be improved with a set of veneers installed by your Reno, NV dentist.

Veneers are the natural choice when other options, like tooth whitening or resin bonding, won’t help. They also are the go-to when a patient has smile gaps but can’t wait months or years for an orthodontic (braces) treatment to fix them.

When Can You Show Off Your New Smile?
You’ll only have to wait a few weeks for your new smile. This is the ideal cosmetic treatment if you’re planning an important upcoming event and want to look your best.

Invest in Your Smile
Improving your smile with veneers starts with a 30-minute cosmetic consultation with a dentist at Z Dentistry in Reno, NV. Call (775) 331-1616 today to schedule time to see Dr. George Zatarain.

A pleasing smile brightens everyone's day, both for the people who see it and for the person who shows it. However, dental flaws can often hamper a spontaneous smile. That's where veneer services from Dr. George Zatarain at Z Dentistry in Reno, NV, come in. Dental veneers are one of today's most sought-after treatments because of their picture-perfect results—read below to learn if they are right for you!

What are dental veneers?

Dental veneers from your Reno dentist are thin, tooth-shaped laminates that cover the front sides of teeth in order to disguise flaws such as chips and gaps. Made of fine, dental-grade porcelain, veneers are bonded on permanently, making them both durable and long-lasting.

To qualify for porcelain veneers, your mouth must be healthy with no decay, extensive restorations, or gum disease. During your consultation, Dr. Zatarain will look carefully at your smile to determine bite, the present cosmetic flaws.

For your part, be sure to communicate to your dentist how you'd like to enhance your smile. For examples,

• Do you want longer teeth which show when you smile?
• Do you wish to cover some deep tobacco stains on your front teeth?
• Are cracks and chips from a car accident marring your facial appearance?

The veneer process

Together, you and your Reno dentist will agree on a cosmetic treatment plan. Generally, the veneer process takes three appointments at Z Dentistry, including the initial evaluation. At the next appointment, your dentist will remove a thin slice of enamel from the front of each tooth, take impressions, and install temporary laminates. Enamel resurfacing allows for correct placement and bite of your beautiful, permanent veneers.

At your third appointment, Dr. Zatarain will take off the temporary veneers and bond the new ones in place using a special tooth-colored cement and curing light to harden it. He can vary the color and thickness of the cement as needed to achieve the right look.

It may take a week or more to adjust to how your veneers feel, reports DocShop. Your teeth may feel a bit sensitive, too; however, this minor discomfort goes away quickly.

Living with veneers

Veneers are easily cared for with twice daily brushing and once a day flossing to keep their margins clear of harmful plaque and tartar. Avoid hard foods such as peanut brittle, and wear a protective mouth guard if you tend to grind your teeth. Cosmetic dentists agree that veneers are a great investment, and the American Dental Association and other experts say with proper care, they'll last at least a decade or longer!

Are you ready for a great smile?

Then, look into porcelain veneers and the other aesthetic services that Dr. Zatarain offers. To arrange your consultation with this creative and caring dental team, call Z Dentistry in Reno today: (775) 331-1616.

Being dissatisfied with the appearance of your teeth can cause significant distress, even if the flaws are minor. The good news is that your perfect smile may be closer than you think. Your cosmetic dentist has a range of treatments at their disposal to help you feel better about your appearance with every smile.

Common Procedures

Cosmetic dentistry options range from full smile makeovers to minor alterations. Your dentist will help determine the best treatment or combination of treatments to help you reach your specific goals.

Bonding: A simple cosmetic procedure that can deliver significant improvements to your smile. A tooth-colored composite material is applied to cover gaps, uneven surfaces, stains, cracks, or oddly shaped teeth.

Whitening: One of the most common cosmetic dentistry procedures. A peroxide-based bleaching agent is applied to the teeth, lifting out stains to lighten the shade of the enamel.

Contouring: Sanding instruments are used to remove small amounts of enamel, changing the shape of the teeth. This procedure can remove slight overlaps, uneven surfaces, or jagged edges.

Veneers: Custom-made porcelain or ceramic shells are permanently bonded to your natural teeth. Veneers can give your front teeth a complete makeover--delivering whiter, straighter, and more evenly shaped teeth.

Crowns: A crown is a permanent covering that can strengthen a weak or damaged tooth while improving its appearance. Front teeth can be covered with porcelain or ceramic crowns to match the color of natural teeth.

Dentures: When you're missing a full arch of teeth or several adjacent teeth, a full or partial denture can restore the appearance of your smile. Dentures are custom-made to fit your mouth and provide an aesthetically pleasing shape and color.

Cosmetic Dentist in Reno, NV

AT Z Dentistry, our goal is for you to have both a healthy mouth and a happy smile. Dr. Zatarain is a Reno dentist providing a full range of general and cosmetic dentistry procedures that will leave you confident in all aspects of your dental health. To achieve a bright smile you can be truly proud of, request your appointment online or call (775) 331-1616 today.

Do you have internal dental stains? Teeth whitening might not be able to help but dental veneers can!

Those with external stains caused by smoking and eating certain foods can often benefit from getting professional teeth whitening from their Reno dentist Dr. George Zatarain. Unfortunately, those with internal stains won’t get the same results from our in-office whitening system. But this doesn’t mean you should lose heart. We have another non-invasive way to give you a whiter smile painlessly. Find out how dental veneers can help!

About Dental Veneers

Are you looking for a way to hide any of these dental issues?

• Severe internal stains and discolorations
• Cracks and chips
• Oddly shaped teeth
• Spaces between teeth
• Overcrowding

If so, then you’ve come to the right place, because dental veneers can certainly help. These seriously thin porcelain shells may not look like much, but when they are applied to the front of your teeth they instantly hide any trace of those dental flaws. Plus, since veneers are translucent, they offer the same look as natural tooth enamel.

Dental veneers are an easy way to get the brighter and straighter smile you’ve always wanted.

Getting Dental Veneers

The procedure is fairly simple, and requires only minimal tooth prep. Before impressions are taken of your teeth, we will shave down a little bit of your enamel to make room for the added volume of the veneers. Impressions of your teeth will then be taken and sent to a lab, where they will make your veneers. The final visit will involve fitting and adjusting your new veneers to give you the perfect smile. Once you’ve approved your look, we will apply special resin to your teeth and the veneers, which we will then harden to your teeth using a dental laser. It’s that simple!

Think dental veneers could give you the smile you crave? Then you owe it to yourself to find out. Schedule a consultation with your Reno dentist at Z Dentistry today to learn more.