Veneers

Franklin, TN

Are you dissatisfied with the appearance of your teeth? Consider receiving a veneer from your cosmetic dentist in Franklin, Lee Palmer, DDS. Veneers represent one of the most popular and versatile treatment options in the entire field of cosmetic dentistry.

What are veneers and how do they work?

  • Veneers can correct any of the following cosmetic flaws, sometimes resolving several of these issues at once:
  • Discoloration that has not responded positively to professional whitening procedures
  • Improving minor crookedness across several teeth or a single twisted tooth
  • Concealing a small gap between teeth
  • Lengthening a tooth or teeth that appear too short

We often install a porcelain veneer in combination with other cosmetic dental treatments. When various dental procedures are used in conjunction with one another, this is known as a smile makeover. Veneers also can be installed after completion of an orthodontic treatment system such as braces or Invisalign, which serves to further enhance the look of your teeth once they have undergone the straightening process.

Dentists have been using veneers for more than a century to improve the appearance of teeth for patients just like you.

What can I expect from a veneer procedure?

Before any cosmetic dental procedure is performed, one of our dentists will conduct a thorough examination of your oral health. Your medical history also will be reviewed, to make sure there are no pre-existing conditions that could complicate a procedure, such as gum disease.

Prior to installing your porcelain veneer, a small portion of the existing tooth structure is removed, to ensure the veneer makes a flush bond against your tooth. You may receive a local anesthetic to guarantee you do not feel any discomfort during the procedure. Our staff will take impressions of your mouth, which then will be used to fabricate your new veneer. A temporary restoration is placed on the tooth. You then will be scheduled for a follow-up appointment, at which you will receive your new, beautiful porcelain veneer.

The veneers we use

Lee Palmer, DDS, works with veneers made from top-of-the-line dental porcelain, a material that is used to craft many of the beautiful restorations used in our programs of cosmetic and restorative dental services. This dental porcelain has the same light-reflecting quality of natural tooth enamel. And, we can match the color of the veneer to look just like your other natural teeth, allowing your restorations to blend seamlessly with your smile. Furthermore, a veneer made of dental porcelain is resistant to stains from dark-colored foods and drinks – such as wine, tea, dark-colored fruits and coffee – or the use of tobacco.

We also offer Lumineers, which are made of very thin pieces of dental porcelain. Because of their thinness, Lumineers can be placed on the teeth being treated without having to remove any of the existing tooth structure.

Veneers in Franklin, Thompson Station and Leipers Fork, Tennessee

If you have any additional questions or would like to take the first step in improving the look of your smile through veneers, then call our office at (615) 794-0756 or visit us online to schedule a consultation.

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