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Smile Confidently With Custom Porcelain Veneers
Transform your smile with custom porcelain veneers that deliver natural-looking, long-lasting results.
You may have noticed minor imperfections in your teeth, such as chips, gaps, or discoloration, that make you hesitant to share your smile with the world. These concerns can affect your confidence in both personal and professional settings, leaving you searching for a solution that looks natural and feels comfortable. The good news is that modern cosmetic dentistry offers transformative options that can address multiple aesthetic concerns in just a few visits.
At South Hills Dental Arts’ Sewickley location, we’ve spent 35 years perfecting the art of creating beautiful smiles throughout Pittsburgh. Our advanced Digital Smile Design technology allows you to see your exact smile outcome before treatment even begins, ensuring you’ll love your results.
What Are Porcelain Veneers?
Porcelain veneers are ultra-thin shells of dental ceramic that bond directly to the front surface of your teeth. These custom-crafted restorations measure about the thickness of a contact lens, yet they provide remarkable strength and durability. Each veneer is individually designed at our Sewickley office to match your natural tooth color, shape, and size, creating a seamless integration with your existing smile.
The porcelain material used in veneers closely mimics the light-reflecting properties of natural tooth enamel. This means your veneers won’t just look white; they’ll have the same translucency and depth as healthy teeth. The result is a smile that appears naturally beautiful rather than artificially perfect. Modern porcelain is also highly resistant to staining, maintaining its brilliant appearance even if you enjoy coffee, tea, or red wine at Sewickley’s local cafes and restaurants.
The artistry involved in creating veneers requires both technical skill and aesthetic vision. Our team at 201 Ohio River Blvd considers factors like facial symmetry, lip dynamics, and your personality when designing your veneers. This personalized approach ensures your new smile enhances your natural beauty rather than looking like a generic Hollywood smile.
The Benefits of Choosing Veneers
Veneers offer versatility that few other cosmetic treatments can match. A single treatment can address multiple concerns, including stained or discolored teeth that don’t respond to whitening, chips and minor cracks, gaps between teeth, slightly misaligned teeth, and worn or uneven tooth edges. This comprehensive approach means you can achieve a complete smile makeover without multiple procedures.
The durability of porcelain veneers makes them an excellent long-term investment in your smile. According to the Cleveland Clinic, veneers typically last 10-15 years with proper care. The porcelain material resists staining better than natural tooth enamel, meaning your bright smile will maintain its appearance for years to come.
Beyond the aesthetic benefits, veneers can also provide functional improvements. They can protect damaged tooth surfaces from further wear and help restore proper bite alignment in cases of minor irregularities. Many patients at our Sewickley location find that veneers boost their self-confidence, leading to more frequent smiling and improved social interactions throughout the community.
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Dr. Yousef started with bite therapy and then went into study models, provisional staging, and then finals. The results? A beautiful new smile with veneers for this awesome patient!
Our Advanced Veneer Process
Your veneer journey at our office begins with a free virtual consultation. Simply send us photos of your teeth along with your smile goals, and our treatment coordinators will respond with a personalized video consultation. This convenient service allows Sewickley residents to explore their options from the comfort of their homes before visiting our office.
During your in-office consultation, we use 3D Vectra Facial Scanning and photogrammetry to create a precise digital model of your smile. Our Digital Smile Design software then allows us to show you exactly how your new smile will look. You’ll have the opportunity to provide input on the shape, size, and shade of your veneers before any treatment begins. This collaborative approach ensures you’re thrilled with the planned outcome.
Thanks to our CEREC system and in-house 3D printing capabilities, we can often provide same-day porcelain veneers, eliminating the need for temporary restorations and multiple appointments. During your preparation appointment, we remove a minimal amount of enamel, usually less than a millimeter. We then take detailed digital impressions using our CAD/CAM technology. Your custom veneers are milled right in our Sewickley office while you relax with our comfort amenities.
Candidates for Veneer Treatment
Most adults with good oral health make excellent candidates for veneers. Ideal candidates have healthy teeth and gums, sufficient tooth enamel for bonding, and realistic expectations about their results. If you have habits like teeth grinding, we can discuss protective measures such as a custom night guard to protect your investment. The beauty of veneers lies in their ability to create dramatic improvements for a wide range of patients throughout the Sewickley area.
Certain conditions may require treatment before veneer placement. Active gum disease needs to be resolved first to ensure a healthy foundation. Severe misalignment might benefit from clear aligners before veneers. Large cavities or extensive damage may be better suited for dental crowns. During your consultation, we’ll evaluate your oral health and recommend the best path forward.
Some patients worry about the preparation process, but modern veneer techniques are more conservative than ever. In some cases, we can even place no-prep veneers that require little to no enamel removal. These ultra-thin veneers work well for patients with small teeth or those seeking minor enhancements. We’ll discuss all options to find the approach that best preserves your natural tooth structure.
Same-day Veneer Technology
Our CEREC technology revolutionizes the veneer process at our Sewickley location. Traditional veneers require sending impressions to an outside laboratory, wearing temporaries for weeks, and returning for placement. With CEREC, we complete the entire process in one comfortable visit. This means less time off work, no uncomfortable temporaries, and immediate results, perfect for busy Sewickley professionals.
The digital design process allows unprecedented precision and customization. We can adjust every aspect of your veneers on-screen, from subtle contour changes to overall length and width. You watch as we perfect your smile design, ensuring complete satisfaction before milling begins. The ceramic blocks used for CEREC veneers come in various shades and translucencies, allowing us to match your natural teeth or create the brighter smile you desire.
Once designed, our milling unit carves your veneers from solid ceramic blocks in about 15 minutes per tooth. We then polish, glaze, and sometimes add custom coloring for perfect aesthetics. After verifying fit and appearance, we bond the veneers using advanced adhesives that create an incredibly strong connection. You leave our 201 Ohio River Blvd office with your permanent, beautiful new smile the same day.
Caring for Your New Veneers
Maintaining your veneers requires the same good oral hygiene habits you’d use for natural teeth. Brush twice daily with a non-abrasive toothpaste, floss daily to keep gum tissue healthy, and visit us regularly for professional cleanings and checkups at our Sewickley office. While veneers are durable, avoid using your teeth as tools or biting extremely hard objects like ice or hard candy.
With proper care, your veneers will maintain their beautiful appearance for many years. The porcelain material won’t decay, but the underlying tooth structure and surrounding gum tissue still need protection through good oral hygiene. Regular dental visits allow us to monitor your veneers and address any concerns before they become problems. We’ll also check the integrity of the bonding and polish any minor surface irregularities.
Many Sewickley patients find that investing in veneers motivates better oral care habits. When you love your smile, you’re more likely to take excellent care of it. This improved maintenance often benefits your overall oral health, creating a positive cycle of care and confidence that extends throughout your life.
Combining Veneers With Other Treatments
Veneers often work beautifully in combination with other cosmetic treatments for comprehensive smile makeovers. Some patients choose to whiten their teeth first to achieve their desired base shade, then place veneers on specific teeth for a uniform appearance. Others combine veneers with gum contouring to create ideal tooth proportions and gum line harmony.
For patients with more extensive needs, veneers can be part of a full mouth reconstruction plan. They work well alongside dental implants, crowns, and bridges to create a cohesive, beautiful smile.
The key to successful combination treatment is careful planning and sequencing. We’ll develop a comprehensive treatment plan that addresses all your concerns efficiently while achieving optimal results. Our Digital Smile Design technology allows us to visualize the final outcome before beginning any treatment, ensuring every element works together harmoniously.
The Life-changing Impact
The impact of veneer treatment extends far beyond improved appearance. Patients at our Sewickley location consistently report increased confidence in social and professional situations, greater willingness to smile and laugh freely, improved self-esteem and overall happiness, and positive changes in how others perceive them. The psychological benefits of feeling proud of your smile cannot be overstated.
We’ve witnessed countless transformations over our 35 years serving the Sewickley community. Patients who once hid their smiles become the life of the party. Professionals report greater success in client-facing roles. Singles find new confidence in dating. The ripple effects of a beautiful smile touch every aspect of life, from personal relationships to career advancement.
Our location on Ohio River Boulevard makes us easily accessible to all of Sewickley and the surrounding areas. Whether you’re coming from Edgeworth, Leetsdale, or Coraopolis, your dream smile is just a short drive away.
Your New Smile Awaits
Don’t let another day pass feeling self-conscious about your smile. Porcelain veneers at South Hills Dental Arts’ Sewickley location offer a proven path to the beautiful, confident smile you deserve. With our same-day CEREC technology and experienced team, transformation is just one visit away.
Take the first step with our free virtual consultation. Send us photos of your current smile and share your goals, and we’ll provide personalized recommendations via video response. Schedule your consultation today via our contact form or by calling (412) 725-9939. Visit our smile gallery to see the stunning transformations we’ve created for Sewickley area patients just like you.
