Cosmetic Dentistry
Porcelain Veneers
Transform your smile with natural-looking results.
Porcelain veneers are a popular cosmetic dental treatment that can enhance the shape, color, and appearance of your teeth. At Summit Dental Care, we create personalized treatment plans in Elgin, IL, to help you achieve a confident, beautiful smile.
Personalized treatment plans
Solutions tailored to your goals and your smile.
Beautiful, natural-looking results
Enhance your smile while maintaining a natural appearance.
Experienced, caring team
We’re here to help you feel confident about your smile.
About Porcelain Veneers
What are porcelain veneers?
Porcelain veneers are thin, custom-made shells that are bonded to the front of your teeth to improve their appearance. Veneers can address a variety of cosmetic concerns, including discoloration, chips or cracks, gaps between teeth, uneven or misshapen teeth, and mild alignment issues, giving you a brighter, more balanced smile.
Common concerns we can help address:
- Stained or discolored teeth
- Chipped or worn teeth
- Gaps between teeth
- Uneven or misshapen teeth
- Slightly crooked-looking teeth
- Teeth that appear too small
- Irregularly shaped teeth
- A more symmetrical smile
Our Approach
A customized plan for your best smile.
We take the time to understand your goals, evaluate your oral health, and design a personalized veneer treatment plan to help you achieve natural-looking, long-lasting results.
Consultation
We’ll discuss your goals, examine your teeth, and explore whether veneers are right for you.
Personalized Plan
We’ll design a custom treatment plan based on your needs, facial features, and desired results.
Expert Treatment
We’ll carefully place your veneers to create a natural-looking, beautiful smile.
The Veneer Process
What to expect.
The number of visits and exact steps may vary based on your individual needs.
1. Smile Evaluation
We’ll evaluate your teeth, discuss your goals, and help you choose the right shade, shape, and size for your veneers.
2. Tooth Preparation
A small amount of enamel may be removed to ensure a natural fit, and impressions are taken to create your custom veneers.
3. Custom Veneers
Your veneers are crafted in a dental lab to match your smile and provide a natural appearance.
4. Final Placement
We’ll bond your veneers to your teeth and make any final adjustments for a comfortable, beautiful result.
The Benefits
More than a beautiful smile.
Porcelain veneers can do more than improve the appearance of your teeth. Many patients find that veneers help them feel more confident and make a positive difference in their personal and professional lives.
- A brighter, more attractive smile
- Improved self-confidence
- A more youthful appearance
- A balanced, symmetrical smile
- Natural-looking, long-lasting results
Are Veneers Right for You?
Ideal candidates for veneers may have:
- Stains or discoloration that don’t respond to whitening
- Chipped, cracked, or worn teeth
- Gaps between teeth
- Slightly uneven or misshapen teeth
- Teeth that appear too small
- A desire for a more symmetrical smile
- Good overall oral health
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do porcelain veneers last?
With good care, porcelain veneers commonly last 10 to 15 years or longer. Brushing, flossing, regular checkups and a night guard if you grind your teeth all help them last.
Do porcelain veneers look natural?
Yes. Each veneer is custom-made and shaded to blend with your natural teeth and suit your features, so the result looks like your own smile, just refreshed.
Is the veneer procedure painful?
Most patients find it very comfortable. We numb the area before preparing your teeth, and any sensitivity afterward is usually mild and short-lived.
Will my insurance cover porcelain veneers?
Coverage for porcelain veneers varies by plan. Many plans treat purely cosmetic care as elective, while treatment that also restores function may be partly covered. Our team can review your benefits with you before treatment and explain your payment options.