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In an ideal world, we would all have picture-perfect smiles filled with straight, evenly spaced, pearly white teeth. Of course, ours is not an ideal world, and most of us are self-conscious about at least some aspect of our smiles. This does not mean, however, that we cannot seek to improve on what nature has given us. Thankfully, cosmetic dentistry offers a variety of treatments that can dramatically transform smiles, no matter how aesthetically flawed they may be. Among these, none surpasses the power of porcelain veneers to revive and redefine a smile.

At the Silverstrom Group, we use the highest-quality medical-grade porcelain to craft custom veneers that are durable, strong, and completely natural looking. Dr. David Silverstrom and Dr. Gary Silverstrom work closely with each individual patient to design a unique smile that harmonizes exquisitely with the surrounding features of his or her face, a smile that perfectly reflects his or her personality. Unlike most other dental practices, the Silverstrom Group features its own in-house laboratory, which allows us to oversee every stage of the veneer fabrication process and ensure that your veneers are created in accordance with our exact specifications. We also offer CEREC® one-visit veneers for patients who wish to complete their smile makeovers in a single appointment.

Your smile communicates volumes about who you are. Take control of what your smile says about you. For further information about custom-crafted porcelain veneers, please contact our Livingston, New Jersey cosmetic dentistry practice today.

What Are Porcelain Veneers?

Porcelain veneers are custom-made shells that are bonded to the front surfaces of teeth to conceal cracks, chips, discoloration, gaps between teeth, and other aesthetic flaws. The shape, length, and width of the teeth can be altered to better complement facial features and restore balance and symmetry to a smile. With porcelain veneers, your teeth will appear whiter, straighter, and more perfectly shaped.

Incredibly Natural Looking

One of the most impressive benefits of porcelain veneers is how remarkably lifelike they appear once they are affixed to the teeth. This is because porcelain, like natural tooth enamel, is translucent; that is, it allows some light to pass through its surface to be reflected off the underlying dentin. Other restorative materials lack this light-reflecting property.

Furthermore, Drs. David and Gary Silverstrom will apply their keen artistic abilities to the creation of your porcelain veneers, ensuring that they complement surrounding untreated teeth in terms of shape, size, color, and texture. If desired, these natural teeth can be brightened with the Zoom!® teeth whitening system, and the color of the veneers can be matched accordingly.

Strong, Durable, and Stain Resistant

Although porcelain’s glass-like qualities are essential to the natural appearance of veneers, the material becomes remarkably strong when applied to the teeth. As a result, porcelain veneers do not require any special care beyond a strong oral hygiene regimen and routine visits to the dentist. Indeed, porcelain is actually more stain resistant than natural enamel, so your new smile should remain bright and vibrant for ten years or more with proper maintenance.