Veneers
No one is born with a perfect smile, and perfect hygiene habits can still fall short of giving us the smile we've always wanted.
Using veneers, Dr. Jeffrey S. Kearney can conceal minor cosmetic flaws and give you the beautiful smile you've always desired.
Let’s take a look at how veneers placed by Dr. Kearney in Cary, NC, can enhance your smile…
What Are Veneers?
Dental veneers are thin, custom-crafted pieces of porcelain that are placed over the front of a tooth to conceal various cosmetic flaws. Veneers look like your natural teeth and can withstand the pressures of chewing. Veneers are a cosmetic dentistry treatment that can improve the appearance of your smile and boost your confidence. To prepare a tooth to receive a veneer, a small amount of tooth enamel is removed from the tooth surface. This allows the veneer to lay flush with surrounding teeth and avoid looking bulky or unnatural.
Benefits of Our Veneers
Many of our dental patients choose veneers to improve their smile because veneers are:
Versatile
While most other cosmetic treatments target a specific problem, veneers can address multiple issues one tooth at a time.
Long-lasting
Dental porcelain can last 10-20 years with proper care.
Natural-looking
Porcelain absorbs and reflects light like your natural teeth, and are crafted to match the color and dimensions of surrounding teeth. As a result, our porcelain veneers will have others admiring your beautiful smile, not your dental work.
Confidence-boosting
By concealing cosmetic flaws, our porcelain veneers can give you the beautiful smile you've always wanted and improve your self-image.
Stain-resistant
Despite our best efforts, our teeth can become stained or discolored over time. Luckily, porcelain resists stains, so your bright smile can last with proper care.
Good Candidates for Veneers
While veneers can be a great solution to cosmetic issues for most dental patients, others may not be the best candidates for the treatment. When determining whether porcelain veneers are right for you, Dr. Kearney will consider your:
Oral Health
Veneer patients should have good oral health, with no active cavities, gum disease, or other issues. We can place veneers when you have recovered from the procedures needed to resolve these issues.
Tobacco Use
Your veneers need a healthy smile foundation, and tobacco is very harmful to your oral health. Meanwhile, you can expect that tobacco will stain your veneer and surrounding teeth. For the longest-lasting and best-looking results, drop the habit before receiving veneers.
Enamel Condition
Since veneers require a small layer of enamel to be removed, you need enough enamel to accommodate the veneer without compromising the stability of the tooth. As a result, patients with thin or worn layers of enamel may not be good candidates for veneers.
You can learn more about your candidacy for veneers and other dentistry treatments during a consultation at our Cary office.
"Friendly, helpful, professional, and caring." Glowing Reviews of Our Cary Practice
Kimberly Edwards
2022
Dr. Kearney and his staff are always friendly, helpful, professional, and caring. Dr. Kearney is a patient, knowledgeable and thorough dentist who goes the extra mile to solve any issues. I’ve been so impressed with him that my whole family is now going to him and they love him too! I highly recommend Dr. Kearney and his helpful, friendly staff!
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2022
Dr. Kearney is very caring and gentle. He has a great bedside manner and he answers all your questions and explains everything in detail. His work is meticulous and thorough. I would highly recommend this dental office for anyone who likes a family feel atmosphere with the bonus of professionalism and quality dental care!
View on GoogleReady for a New Smile? Request a Consultation with Dr. Kearney
If you are considering investing in cosmetic dentistry of any kind, it pays to choose an experienced dentist. Dr. Kearney has been enhancing patients' smiles in the Cary, NC, area since 1992 using dental veneers and other treatments. With his extensive training and the latest technology, Dr. Kearney can help you realize the smile of your dreams.
Dr. Kearney can answer all of your questions about dental veneers and other forms of dentistry. You can submit a question or discuss veneers during a consultation. Call our office in Cary, NC, at:
(919) 859-4778
Veneer Treatment Timeline
Procedure Steps
Our Cary practice can customize our veneers to match the size, shape, and color of your natural teeth.
Aftercare
Patients should follow these steps to maximize the lifespan of their veneers:
Practice good hygiene habits
Dental patients should brush and floss twice a day to maintain their oral health and the condition of their porcelain veneers.
Avoid biting hard things
Bad habits such as opening packages with your teeth or chewing ice, fingernails, and pencils can damage your porcelain veneers.
Schedule regular checkups
Our dentist can check the condition of your porcelain veneers and provide useful tips for taking care of them during regular checkups.
Dr. Kearney will provide a full list of instructions on how to take care of your dental veneers after the treatment.
"Excellent and friendly treatment." More 5-Star Reviews From Cary Patients
Christine Powers
2021
I have been going to Dr. Kearney for 20 years. I will continue to do so because of the excellent and friendly treatment by everyone in the office. Thank you for taking care of my family!
View on Googledoug morris
2022
From someone who has always hated going to the dentist, I wish I had found Dr Kearney twenty years earlier. From the front desk to all the staff, it is a pleasure to come into the office.
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