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A veneer is a thin shell, usually porcelain or sometimes composite resin, bonded to the front of a tooth to reshape it, resize it, or change its color. Porcelain resists staining and typically lasts ten to fifteen years; composite costs less and can often be finished in a single visit.
A small amount of enamel prep is typical, which is part of why the process is considered permanent. Most patients see a preview before committing, so there are no surprises with the final look.
Getting veneers doesn't replace the need for normal hygiene — the tooth underneath still needs the same care as any other. Patients who grind their teeth are usually advised to wear a nightguard to protect new veneers from chipping.
You approve shape and shade digitally before the lab makes the final porcelain shells. You can request tweaks to the preview until the shape and shade feel right.
Both material options are explained with their tradeoffs for your specific case. Cost, longevity, and turnaround time are laid out side by side before you decide.
Some cases qualify for ultra-thin veneers requiring little to no enamel removal. Not every case is a fit, but it's evaluated before committing to a more invasive prep.
Veneers are matched to your natural teeth or your target brighter shade. You see the planned shade against your actual teeth before it's locked in.
Our network specialists cover the full range of this procedure, from the routine case to the complicated one.
The longer-lasting option, resistant to staining and closer to natural enamel translucency.
Sculpted and bonded directly to the tooth in a single visit, at lower cost than porcelain.
Plans shape and shade across multiple teeth as one cohesive design.
Ultra-thin shells requiring little to no enamel reduction for qualifying cases.
A chipped or aging veneer can often be repaired or replaced without redoing the whole smile.
You see the planned shape and shade digitally before committing.
You describe what's going on in a minute or two; no automated menu to fight through first.
Based on your case and location in Sturgeon, MO, we find a provider with room on the schedule soon.
The specialist examines your case, often with same-visit imaging, and gives you a cost estimate before starting anything.
You leave with the issue addressed and next steps already scheduled if needed.
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Because enamel is prepped away, veneers generally aren't meant to be removed and left bare.
With good hygiene, they commonly last ten to fifteen years before replacement is needed.
A preview lets you fine-tune shape and shade before the final result is made.
Enamel prep is done under local anesthesia, so the process itself generally isn't painful.
Veneers cover just the front surface; crowns encase the entire visible tooth.
Pricing depends on how many teeth are involved, confirmed at your consultation.
We keep a live list of specialists across Sturgeon and the surrounding zip codes, so a nearby, open provider is already in our network.
Licensed to practice in MO, verified before referral.
A short call is all it takes to get this on the calendar this week.
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