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A chipped front tooth from a childhood accident. Permanent stains that whitening cannot touch. Gaps between teeth that make you hesitate before smiling in photos. These imperfections can chip away at your confidence for years, affecting how freely you express yourself in professional and social settings.
Porcelain veneers offer a transformative solution that addresses multiple cosmetic concerns simultaneously. At Naylor Family Dental and Implant Center, we craft custom veneers that blend seamlessly with your natural teeth, creating a smile that looks authentically yours. Dr. Naylor’s attention to detail ensures each veneer matches your specifications for color, shape, and proportion.
Porcelain veneers consist of thin shells of dental ceramic bonded permanently to the front surface of your teeth. Each veneer measures roughly half a millimeter thick, similar to a contact lens. Despite their thinness, these restorations possess remarkable strength and durability when properly bonded to tooth enamel.
The porcelain material mimics the light-reflecting properties of natural tooth enamel. Light passes through the veneer just as it would through your natural teeth, creating a translucent quality that prevents the flat, artificial appearance sometimes associated with dental work. This optical property makes veneers virtually indistinguishable from surrounding teeth.
Veneers correct multiple aesthetic issues, including chips, cracks, severe discoloration, gaps, misshapen teeth, and minor misalignment. They provide a conservative alternative to dental crowns for teeth that need cosmetic improvement but retain most of their healthy structure.
Porcelain veneers solve a wide range of cosmetic dental concerns that affect your smile’s appearance and your confidence.
These conditions often coexist, making veneers an efficient solution that addresses multiple concerns with a single treatment approach.
Your veneer journey begins with a detailed consultation where we discuss your aesthetic goals and examine your teeth. Digital imaging helps visualize potential results and allows you to provide input on the final appearance. We evaluate tooth structure, bite alignment, and gum health to ensure you’re a suitable candidate.
The first treatment appointment involves tooth preparation. We remove a small amount of enamel from the front surface of each tooth receiving a veneer, typically between 0.5 and 0.7 millimeters. This removal creates space for the veneer and ensures it doesn’t appear bulky or protrude unnaturally. Local anesthesia keeps you comfortable throughout the process.
After preparation, we take detailed impressions of your teeth. These impressions travel to our dental laboratory, where skilled ceramists craft your custom veneers over approximately two weeks. Temporary veneers protect your prepared teeth and give you a preview of your new smile during this waiting period.
Your final appointment involves bonding the permanent veneers to your teeth. We clean and etch the tooth surface to create a strong bond, then apply special cement and position each veneer precisely. A curing light hardens the cement, creating a permanent attachment. We check your bite, make any necessary adjustments, and polish the veneers to a natural luster.
Veneers typically last 10-15 years with proper care, making them a long-term investment in your appearance. The porcelain material resists staining better than natural tooth enamel, maintaining its color even when exposed to coffee, tea, and red wine. This stain resistance means your veneers may actually stay whiter than your natural teeth over time.
The conservative nature of veneer preparation preserves more tooth structure compared to crowns. While we must remove some enamel, the amount remains minimal, leaving the majority of your natural tooth intact. This preservation maintains tooth strength and reduces sensitivity risks.
Porcelain’s biocompatibility makes veneers well-tolerated by gum tissue. The smooth surface resists plaque accumulation better than natural tooth enamel, potentially reducing your risk of gum disease around veneered teeth. Healthy gums frame your new smile beautifully and contribute to long-term veneer success.
The transformation occurs relatively quickly. From consultation to final placement, most patients complete their veneer treatment within three to four weeks. This timeline delivers dramatic aesthetic improvements without the extended commitment required by orthodontic treatment.
Veneers occupy a middle ground between dental bonding and crowns. Bonding uses composite resin applied directly to teeth, requiring no preparation but lasting only three to seven years. Crowns cover the entire tooth, providing maximum protection but requiring more extensive tooth reduction.
Veneers offer superior aesthetics compared to bonding. The porcelain material maintains its appearance longer and resists staining better than composite resin. However, bonding costs less and can be completed in a single appointment, making it suitable for minor corrections or budget-conscious patients.
Compared to orthodontic treatment, veneers deliver faster results for minor alignment issues. Clear aligners can straighten teeth but require 12 to 18 months of treatment. Veneers create the appearance of straight teeth in weeks, though they don’t actually move the tooth position. For significant misalignment, orthodontics remains the better choice.
Dr. Naylor completed his dental education at Indiana University in 2017 and brings both technical precision and artistic vision to veneer placement. We work closely with skilled dental ceramists who craft each veneer to exact specifications, ensuring results that exceed your expectations. Our practice accepts CareCredit, Proceed Finance, and Cherry, making veneer treatment accessible through flexible payment options.
We maintain in-network partnerships with Aetna, Cigna, Delta Dental, Guardian, Always Care, UFCW, and Unum, helping maximize your insurance benefits for any restorative components of your treatment. From your initial consultation through your final reveal, we provide personalized attention in a calming and supportive atmosphere. Ready to transform your smile with porcelain veneers? Contact us to schedule your consultation today.
Invisalign aligners are made from a thermoplastic material that's BPA-free.
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Creating your custom Invisalign trays has never been easier thanks to digital scanning. Say goodbye to goopy impression trays and hello to your best smile yet!
You deserve to feel confident about your Invisalign journey. That’s why we’ve invested in Digital Smile Design. This revolutionary tool allows you to see your Invisalign results before even starting treatment!
Our team can add small tooth-colored bumps to the surface of your teeth, which allows us to correct more complex misalignments than ever before.
Enjoy the flexibility to remove your aligners whenever you need to brush, floss, or indulge in your favorite foods.
Experience unparalleled comfort with Invisalign's smooth and gentle BPA-free plastic material, ensuring a comfortable fit.
Invisalign allows you to maintain your regular routine, including your diet, without any significant adjustments needed.
Prior to starting your treatment, you will have an opportunity to discuss your desired smile outcomes with Dr. Naylor. He will carefully examine your bite and smile to determine if Invisalign is the appropriate solution for you. This is also a great time to ask any questions you may have regarding your smile, Invisalign, or other available treatment options.
Once you have been given the green light to proceed with Invisalign, Dr. Naylor will take scans or impressions of your teeth to ensure your aligners fit perfectly. Once your aligners are ready, you will visit our office to pick them up and begin your treatment. In some cases, Dr. Naylor may need to attach small fixtures to your teeth to aid in keeping the aligners securely in place.
While every treatment timeline is unique, you’ll most likely stop by our office every six weeks to pick up your next set of aligners. These check-ups are crucial as they ensure that your treatment is progressing as planned and that your Invisalign trays are fitting correctly.
Check out these frequently asked questions, or call us to speak with our team.
The process begins with taking scans of your teeth to create a digital model of your mouth. This model is then sent to a local lab, where the aligners are crafted using computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) technology. These tools enable the creation of highly precise aligners tailored specifically to your needs. Once the aligners are completed, they are sent to Dr. Naylor to be fitted and delivered to you.
Invisalign aligners are made of clear, thin plastic, making them virtually invisible when worn. Each tray is custom-made to fit your gum line seamlessly. However, if you eat or drink with your aligners in, they may become stained, potentially making them more noticeable.
Invisalign attachments, also known as buttons, are small tooth-colored composite resin dots placed on your teeth. When you insert your Invisalign aligners, they snap over these buttons, providing an anchor to keep the aligners securely in place. This allows Dr. Naylor to adjust the position of your teeth more precisely and effectively throughout your Invisalign treatment.
If you lose your aligners or notice any cracks, damage, or wear and tear, please contact us immediately. Delaying assistance could prolong your treatment and reverse the progress you have made. We will ensure you receive a fresh set of trays as soon as possible, allowing you to continue with your treatment plan.
Invisalign is generally more comfortable than traditional braces, but you may experience some tenderness and soreness as your teeth start to shift. The gentle pressure exerted by the aligners prompts your tooth roots to move, leading to minor inflammation and discomfort. If you experience pain, we suggest taking Tylenol rather than ibuprofen, as ibuprofen’s anti-inflammatory properties can affect tooth movement.
If you don’t have severe oral health or orthodontic issues, Invisalign could be the right solution for your smile. However, if your dentist identifies extensive orthodontic problems, they may recommend metal or ceramic braces instead. To determine the best treatment option for your needs, reach out to our team and schedule a consultation today.
