Veneers are available in Leesburg, VA, for those who want to improve their smile. Your local dentist at South Gate Dental, Dr. Tammy Knapp Heisey, will place veneers on your teeth in a comfortable and professional environment.

What Are Veneers?

Veneers are thin pieces of semi-translucent porcelain material that your dentist will place over the surface of your teeth. They are ideal for the cosmetic improvement of your smile.

Are Dental Veneers Bad For Teeth?

Incorrect veneer placement can damage your underlying teeth. Veneer treatment superficially repairs the appearance of stained, worn, misshapen, or chipped teeth. However, in some cases, veneer placement requires cutting away a small amount of your enamel surface.

Luckily, the dental world continues to make technological advancements as veneers have become more popular. So, veneer placement now uses low-viscosity materials that don't require tooth enamel removal. Some are so thin that they can often just fit right onto natural teeth.

Are Veneers Removable?

Veneers are supposed to be a permanent option. If they are done poorly or become damaged, we can replace veneers. However, when we remove tooth enamel to place veneers, that enamel can not grow or be added back. So, it is important to get this treatment from an experienced dental professional.

When you come to our office for veneers in Leesburg, VA, we will go over the process and make sure this is the ideal treatment for you. Before we place veneers, make sure this is an option you want to live with.

How Do I Care For Veneers?

Just as you should with your natural teeth, brush thoroughly twice a day and floss once a day. Be careful of the hardness and stickiness level of any food you consume.

Don't use your veneers as tools. You may damage them if you are not careful. Use a nightguard when you sleep if you tend to grind your teeth.

Enhance your smile with veneers in Leesburg, VA. Dr. Knapp Heisey and the rest of the staff at South Gate Dental are ready to give you a confident smile you can show off. Call us at (703) 777-3150 for an appointment today.