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Porcelain Veneers Westborough, MA

The beauty of your smile is just as important as the health of your smile. Do you feel self-conscious about your natural smile due to a gap in your teeth or crooked, discolored, or chipped teeth?

If you are unhappy with the appearance of your smile, porcelain veneers may be the solution you’re looking for. Dr. Robert J. Gauthier Jr., of Apex Dental, is a highly trained cosmetic dentist. He specializes in porcelain veneers in his Westborough, MA area dentist office.

Porcelain veneers can be used to make subtle or dramatic changes to your smile. They will give you a new smile that will blend with your natural appearance and feel comfortable. Additionally, Dr. Gauthier provides general dental services to the public in Westborough, MA.

Custom made for you in a dental lab, a porcelain veneer is a thin shell that covers your natural tooth to improve its appearance. The medical grade material offers advanced treatment to meet your cosmetic needs and durable results that will resist stains. Westborough, MA dentist, Dr. Gauthier, can use porcelain veneers to straighten, reshape, or brighten teeth.

Considered a permanent dental restoration, porcelain veneers can be used to address:

  • Aging teeth that have worn down
  • Broken or chipped teeth
  • Stained, discolored or yellowed teeth
  • Washed-out or stained fillings
  • Misshapen or crooked teeth that do not need orthodontic treatment
  • Gaps between teeth

Getting Porcelain Veneers in Westborough, MA

We will schedule a visit after your consultation where Dr. Gauthier will prepare the teeth to be treated by gently removing a minimal amount of tooth surface structure for a comfortable and stable placement of the material.

If your dental veneers are being placed using CEREC technology, we will schedule a visit after your consultation, during which your new veneers will be placed using CEREC technology.

Dental impressions will then be taken and used by a dental lab in making your porcelain veneers. Temporary veneers can be placed while your custom restorations are being made.

Once your custom-made and color-matched veneers are ready (that day if utilizing CEREC technology or on a return visit if being prepared by a lab), they will be permanently secured to the prepared teeth. Then they will be polished to a natural luster and adjusted as necessary for fit.

Regular dental visits to our Westborough, MA cosmetic dentistry office for preventive dental care will provide the opportunity for our dentist to monitor the condition of your veneers. We can spot and address any damage to maximize the longevity of your new smile.

With good oral hygiene and proper routine dental care, your porcelain veneers can last for many years. Brushing and flossing twice a day and visiting Dr. Gauthier regularly will help maintain your veneers for a lifetime of healthy smiles.

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Porcelain Veneers in Northborough, MA

Porcelain Veneers FAQs

Learn more about porcelain veneers in Westborough, MA, with answers to these common questions:

Can you whiten veneers?

No, you can’t whiten veneers with traditional teeth whitening treatments. Veneers use porcelain materials that don’t respond to whitening products. If your veneers become discolored over time, we can remove and replace them. To keep your veneers looking bright, practice good oral hygiene. Also, avoid staining foods and drinks, like coffee or red wine.

Do veneers only cover the top teeth?

No, veneers can cover the top and bottom teeth based on your needs. However, many choose veneers for their upper teeth because they’re more visible. Our dentist will work with you to decide the best treatment plan for you.

Do veneers look natural?

Yes, veneers are designed to look natural. They are custom-made to match the size, shape, and color of your teeth, blending seamlessly with your smile. Dentists work carefully to ensure veneers enhance your appearance without looking fake. With proper care, veneers can give you a bright, natural-looking smile for years.

How long does it take to get veneers?

Getting veneers usually takes two to three visits over a few weeks. During the first visit, our dentist prepares your teeth and takes impressions to create custom veneers. At the next visit, he bonds the veneers to your teeth, giving you a new, improved smile.

What do I do if I chip my veneers?

If you chip a veneer, contact our dentist right away. Depending on the damage, he might repair it with bonding material or replace the veneer. Do not use the damaged tooth to bite or chew until you see our dentist. Instead, use your back teeth to reduce the risk of chipping the veneers further.

How much are veneers?

The cost of your veneers will depend on how many veneers you get and the veneer material. We will provide an estimate of your treatment before treatment. While veneers can cost more than options like tooth bonding, they provide a long-lasting way to improve your smile.

Am I a candidate for veneers?

You might be a good candidate for veneers if you have healthy teeth and gums but want to improve your smile. We recommend veneers for patients with issues like chips, stains, gaps, or uneven teeth. Our dentist will examine your mouth and discuss your goals to see if veneers are the right choice for you.

Do veneers hurt?

Getting veneers is not painful. Our dentist will numb your mouth while he prepares your teeth, so you won’t feel anything during the procedure. Afterward, you might have mild sensitivity for a few days, but it usually disappears quickly.

Get Veneers Today

Smile with confidence with porcelain veneers. If you are interested in getting porcelain veneers in the Westborough, MA, Shrewsbury, MA, and Northborough, MA area, schedule an appointment with Dr. Robert J. Gauthier Jr. He will discuss your cosmetic goals and budget concerns to determine if porcelain veneers are right for you.