Do Veneers Really Resemble Natural Teeth? Your Questions Answered by a Redmond, Washington, dentist

Dr. Eckland will start with an oral evaluation to determine if your teeth are healthy enough for veneers. Then, we’ll assess the problems you’d like to correct and create a treatment plan to achieve your desired results. To make room for your veneers, we’ll remove a thin layer of enamel from the teeth to be treated. Then, we’ll take impressions of your teeth to send to an off-site lab where custom veneers are fabricated. As this could take several weeks, we’ll cover your teeth with temporary veneers during the interim period. When your porcelain restorations are ready, we’ll cement them in place permanently to transform your smile.

Yes! Porcelain veneers are custom-designed to look just like your natural teeth, perfectly matching their color, size, shape, and translucency. Dr. Eckland takes great care to place your veneers flush on your teeth so that they blend in seamlessly with your smile.   

Some foods simply aren’t good for your teeth and pose a risk to your veneers. To protect both, Dr. Eckland recommends avoiding hard and sticky foods like hard candies, hard or chewy nuts, taffy, caramel, popcorn kernels, etc. You should also limit your intake of sugary foods and drinks to minimize the risk of getting cavities in your newly restored teeth.  

If you have problems with the following cosmetic dental issues, you could be a candidate for veneer treatment: 

• Stained teeth
• Chipped or cracked teeth 
• Misshapen or irregularly-sized teeth
• Minor tooth misalignments 
• Small tooth gaps

Look no further than Redmond Smiles in Redmond, WA. To schedule a consultation for veneer treatment, you can contact Dr. Colby Eckland at (425) 584-1192.