Dental Veneers in Rockville MD

That’s right, “design.” There is a perfect smile that your mouth was built for and our goal at StarBrite is make it a reality by creating a series of veneers that put your smile in perfect proportion with the rest of your face. Once you and your StarBrite dentist have agreed on a goal for your smile, the dental lab will be given specific instructions along with all of the measurements necessary to properly manufacture your veneers. In some cases, we may also send along a sketch of what the proportions should look like.

The next step is delivery of what are called "temps" or temporary veneers. These temporary veneers are made from a plastic material and made to match the final veneers. The purpose here is to allow you to see and feel what the final veneers product will be like and ensure proper shape, size and color.  Once satisfied with how they look, we move to the final step. 

When your veneers are ready and the lab delivers them to StarBrite, your next appointment will involve reshaping your teeth a bit to create a roughened surface that gives dental adhesives the room they need to work their best. Your dentist will also make sure each veneer will suit its intended position before proceeding.

Your veneers will then be set in place using a medical grade bonding agent (also known as dental adhesive or dental cement) that is quick-hardened using a special curing light. After that, it’s time for your dentist to inspect the final results and give you a look at your brand-new smile.

The teeth your veneers are sitting on are still subject to decay, so you’ll still need to maintain a regular and thorough regimen of brushing and flossing. Use only a soft toothbrush to avoid damaging the finish on your veneers, along with a gentle, non-abrasive toothpaste. Your StarBrite dental hygienist will be glad to provide some brand recommendations.

Better to break a habit than a veneer. Any habit that is bad for a natural tooth is bad for a veneer, as well. If you tend to chew on ice, nibble pens and pencils or bite your fingernails, please stop. Porcelain veneers are strong, but since habits like those can damage even a strong natural tooth, they’re dangerous for veneers, too.

This one isn’t intended to take the fun out of life, it’s just a reality when you wear dental veneers. While porcelain veneers tend to be stain resistant, the dental adhesives use to hold them in place are not; the adhesive around the edges of a veneer can be stained by drinks such as coffee, tea and soda. If your veneers are made of composite resin, there is a higher risk of staining the actual veneers themselves. Using a straw when drinking is a smart idea (and yes, there are such things as straws made for drinking hot beverages). 

Besides the fact that smoking is a well-known dangerous habit, have you ever seen the unattractive shade of yellow that cigarette smoke can put into white ceiling paint over time? It can do the same thing to your teeth, which means it can also change the color of your veneers.