A chipped, cracked, or stained tooth can have a significant impact on the appearance of your smile and keep you from smiling with confidence.
Porcelain veneers are a popular cosmetic dentistry treatment that can help you achieve a smile that makes you look and feel your best.
Find out why patients in Peabody, MA, trust Navid Family Dental & Associates when it comes to cosmetic treatments like veneers...
3 Reasons Why Our Patients Love Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain veneers can beautifully conceal various dental imperfections, including chips, cracks, stains, and minor gaps.
When creating veneers, ceramists use medical-grade porcelain, which captures the shine, texture, and light-reflection of a natural tooth.
If you hide your smile because of gaps, chips, or stains, dental veneers can conceal these concerns and help you achieve confidence in your smile.
Ready for a Brighter, More Beautiful Smile?
If you are looking for a cosmetic dental treatment that can enhance your smile, porcelain veneers may be right for you. Our highly trained dentists, Shahram Navid, Justin Cifuni, Tom McDuffee, and Kandis Smith, will get to know you, your concerns, and your goals to determine if porcelain veneers are the right fit.
To learn about how our dentistry services can help you, schedule a consultation at Navid Family Dental & Associates in Peabody, MA. You can send us a message online or call us:
(978) 532-5550
ansar Durrani
Peabody, MA
2023
Great clinic, fabulous staff and service. The dentist’s is very professional, kind and respectful. The clinic is amazingly clean and organized. Will recommend to my friends, relatives and colleagues.
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Peabody, MA
2023
The receptionists are the friendliest and very personable. Whenever I come here, they always make my day and I make sure to suggest this office to other friends. Thank you for being so kind!!
View on GoogleWhat Are Veneers?
Dental veneers are thin porcelain shells that cover the front surface of a tooth and conceal minor blemishes beneath. Porcelain mimics the sheen and translucency of natural enamel, producing highly lifelike results. When designing your veneers, our dentists pay special attention to ensure that the shape and color match your surrounding teeth.
At Navid Family Dental & Associates in Peabody, MA, we offer traditional and minimal-prep veneers to meet the various needs of our patients.
Veneers Can Address a Wide Variety of Cosmetic Concerns
If you have slightly crooked teeth or minor gaps but do not want to undergo orthodontic treatment, porcelain veneers may be right for you.
Dental veneers can also conceal chips or cracks on the surface of your teeth, rejuvenating your smile and restoring a smooth surface.
While surface stains can be removed with professional teeth whitening, deep stains or permanent discoloration are often best addressed with porcelain veneers.
As we age, our smile does too. Our family-friendly dentists can help you enhance worn teeth by placing these lifelike restorations.
When your teeth are disproportionately sized or misshapen, your entire smile can look asymmetrical. Veneers improve the shape of your teeth by concealing inconsistencies.
Want Even More Dramatic Results?
Veneers are an excellent standalone procedure. However, they can also be incorporated into a custom smile makeover for even more dramatic results.
Checklist for Patients Considering Porcelain Veneers
Although veneers are a great option for many patients, there are certain factors to consider before committing to treatment. Before recommending porcelain veneers, our cosmetic dentists will assess your:
When placing traditional dental veneers, cosmetic dentists remove a small amount of dental enamel. If you have thinning enamel, you may be a better candidate for minimal-prep veneers.
Porcelain veneers can conceal many concerns, but if you have extensive damage, you may need a root canal, dental crown, or other treatment. In addition, severe orthodontic issues or bite-related concerns are better suited to braces.
Keep in mind that if you have any oral health problems, these will need to be addressed prior to any elective cosmetic treatment. Once your veneers are placed, you will need to floss and brush them just like your natural teeth.
Although porcelain is very strong, it is not indestructible. Excessive pressure can cause your veneers to prematurely fracture, so patients who have a tendency to clench or grind their teeth may need an oral appliance for added protection.
Traditional veneers require permanent alteration of your teeth. Once you receive one, your tooth will always require some kind of restoration. Before recommending dental veneers, our dentists will ensure that you are ready for the commitment. However, options such as minimal-prep veneers are often reversible.
The Veneers Procedure
During your initial appointment, we will review your goals and the structure of your smile to determine whether veneers are right for you.
If you are a good candidate for porcelain veneers, our dentists will remove a small amount of enamel from the surface of the affected tooth or teeth.
We will then take impressions of your teeth, which will be used to fabricate your custom veneers.
These impressions will then be sent to a local laboratory, where technicians will create each veneer out of high-quality porcelain.
During a second appointment at our Peabody, MA, office, our dentists will remove your temporary veneer and ensure that the permanent veneer complements the form and function of your smile. After making any necessary alterations, we will cement the dental veneer in place and polish your teeth to reveal your newly enhanced smile.
Your Treatment Options
Traditional Veneers
If you choose traditional veneers, we will first prepare your tooth by removing a small layer of the enamel. We will then apply a bonding agent and secure the veneer in place.
LUMINEERS®
Minimal-Prep LUMINEERS require little or no enamel removal prior to placement since they are thinner than their traditional counterparts. We may simply use an etching solution to increase adhesion before applying the LUMINEER to the tooth.
Reasons to Choose Navid Family Dental & Associates
Our Peabody, MA, dental practice was founded in 1982, and we are constantly updating our technology, techniques, and materials to provide the most modern dental treatment possible. Because of our advanced approach to dentistry, our results are incredibly natural-looking and long-lasting.
Because dental veneers are considered a cosmetic treatment, they are not covered by dental insurance. To help you cover out-of-pocket costs, our practice offers affordable in-house financing plans and third-party financing through LendingClub®.
Although local anesthesia makes the treatment process for porcelain veneers virtually painless, we want to ensure comfort for all patients, including those with dental anxiety. To help all patients feel at ease, our Peabody practice offers nitrous oxide and oral conscious sedation.
Lisa Allen
October 2019
Dr. Navid is an excellent doctor who is very knowledgeable, who listens to you and cares about his patients. He does not recommend work you don't really need, which I love! I would definitely recommend this dental practice for all your dental needs.
Harry S
October 2019
As usual, my appointment with both Sarah and Dr. McDuffy were excellent. Sarah’s cleanings and Dr. McDuffys exams, treatment plans and demeanor were exemplary. Thanks so much to you guys and the front office staff and any one I missed.
Harry Schwartz
Navid Family Dental & Associates
At Navid Family Dental & Associates in Peabody, MA, our dentists, periodontist, and dental hygienists provide superior dental care to our patients and their families. Our dentists are affiliated many professional organizations, including:
- The American Dental Association
- The Massachusetts Dental Society
- The Northshore District Dental Society
- The American Academy of Periodontology
To schedule an appointment or request more information, please contact us online or give us a call at (978) 532-5550.
