Our clients trust your downtown dentist, Dr. Ferullo for their dental veneers in St. Petersburg and other cosmetic dentistry porcedures. Dental veneers are a form of cosmetic dentistry in which a shell, layer of tooth-colored porcelain or composite is placed over the facial surfaces to whiten teeth, correct worn tooth enamel, uneven tooth alignment or spacing, discoloration and chips or cracks.
Veneers fall into the category of cosmetic dentistry because they create bright, white aesthetically improved smiles with beautifully aligned, shapely teeth. Veneers are also durable and protect the surface of damaged teeth, which may eliminate the need for more extensive dental treatments. There is little to no removal of tooth structure, compared to dental crowns.
Porcelain Dental Veneers in St. Petersburg
Porcelain veneers have a natural translucent appearance much like a natural tooth which makes them an optimal choice in cosmetic dentistry procedures. Along with their appearance porcelain veneers also provide long lasting results and are very durable, hard and stain resistant.
It may take two or more appointments at our St. Petersburg location to restore your teeth with porcelain veneers. At your first appointment, your teeth are shaped and prepared for your veneers to be bonded. Impression models are then made of your teeth. From these models veneers are crafted to exactly fit your teeth.
At your second appointment, your prepared teeth will be polished and cleaned. Then an adhesive is used to bond the veneers to your teeth. A high-intensity light is used to harden the adhesive between your new veneers and your teeth.
Composite Dental Veneers in St. Petersburg
Composite veneers can be applied same day in our St. Petersburg office! The process for composite veneers is quite different than porcelain veneers, resin is applied to your tooth or teeth in layers and sculpted to achieve the desired look. If you are looking for a more affordable cosmetic dentistry transformation, composite veneers may be an avenue you’d like to discuss with Dr. Ferullo in St. Petersburg.
Once you have your new veneers they will function much like your original teeth did. Veneers do require proper dental care, examinations and cleanings in order to ensure they continue to look beautiful and serve their purpose. If you are ready to improve your smile, contact Your Downtown Dentist in St. Petersburg, Florida today! We would be happy to discuss the benefits of both porcelain and composite veneers with you to help you decide which option is right for you.