The hows and whys of porcelain veneers
Porcelain laminate veneers are thin, custom-made shells of tooth-colored material designed to cover the front side of your teeth. They’re an option for correcting stained, chipped, decayed, or crooked teeth. Because veneers are individually sculpted for each patient, it’s nearly impossible to tell the difference between a veneer and a natural tooth — and they resist coffee, tea, and cigarette stains.
Sometimes composite filling material is used to change the shape and/or color of the front teeth instead. This is called cosmetic bonding. Many people receive cosmetic bonding to close gaps between their teeth or repair small chips, with a finished product that closely matches the surrounding teeth.
For brightening, Zent Family Dentistry makes custom whitening trays to fit your mouth. These trays can be used in the comfort of your own home and last for years. We offer multiple strengths of whitening gel to accommodate different levels of staining and tooth sensitivity.
- Custom porcelain veneers
- Cosmetic bonding
- Custom take-home whitening trays
- Porcelain & zirconia crowns
- Porcelain fixed bridges
- Dental implants
Botox for esthetics, TMJ pain, & chronic migraines
Botulinum toxin is known as a “wrinkle reducer” to many. It’s used in small, diluted amounts injected into various locations in the face to smooth lines caused by muscle activity — frown lines (“elevens”), forehead wrinkles, crow’s feet, gummy smile, smoker’s lines around the mouth, and bunny lines on the nose. Effects last approximately 3 months.
For therapeutic use, stress causes the nervous system to initiate muscle spasms which contract the muscles, creating pain and soreness. Nerves located in these contracted muscles become compressed, initiating TMJ symptoms including headaches. By injecting small, diluted amounts of botulinum toxin into the spastic muscles, we can prevent them from squeezing the nerves and reduce pain to the area.
The FDA approved botulinum toxin for chronic migraines and facial pain as a primary treatment in 2011. Notable improvement appears within 2–3 days, with maximum effect in 7–10 days for esthetics and 10–21 days for therapeutics — and unlike a night guard, it provides relief 24 hours per day.
- Botox®, Jeuveau®, Xeomin®, Dysport®
- TMJ pain & clenching/grinding relief
- Chronic migraines & tension headaches
- Cosmetic frown lines, crow’s feet, gummy smile
- Administered in a dental office, not a hospital
- Effects last approximately 3 months
The art of a beautiful smile
Natural Results
Our veneers are individually sculpted to match your facial features, delivering results that look and feel completely natural.
Stain Resistant
Porcelain veneers resist staining from coffee, tea, wine, and other common culprits, keeping your smile bright for years.
Conservative Approach
Veneers require minimal alteration to your natural teeth compared to crowns, preserving more of your healthy tooth structure.
Confidence Boost
A beautiful smile changes how you carry yourself. Our patients tell us their cosmetic treatments transformed their self-confidence.
Ready to give your smile something to smile about?
Request a cosmetic consultation and we’ll create a personalized treatment plan for you. Your smile is our first priority.
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