Elevate Your Smile Appeal and Confidence with Natural-looking Porcelain Veneers
When you look good, you feel good. But what if you have smile imperfections detracting from your smile? Gerald Middleton, DDS in Riverside, California, is here to help you achieve the best version of your smile with cosmetic dentistry. From teeth whitening to porcelain veneers, entrust our cosmetic dental team to ensure your smile looks as good as it feels.
Speaking of dental veneers, Drs. Gerald Middleton and Adria Cate offer teeth veneers using the tried and tested porcelain. Our dental veneers look like natural teeth but without imperfections! Visit us today for that million-dollar smile.
Real Patients, Real Results Gerald Middleton DDS – Before and After Images of Patients
- This patient first came to see us when she was still in braces.
- The braces were coming off soon, and she needed veneers to reshape her teeth.
- At the time, she decided to have the treatment done by a dentist in her insurance plan.
- She came back to us later with severe gum damage from poorly shaped veneers.
- This is shown in the second “before” picture. Following referral to a gum surgeon and properly replacing the veneers she now has a happy smile.
How dental veneers can help your smile
Dental veneers are super-thin, customized porcelain shells affixed to the front teeth to enhance their appearance. Veneers can correct multiple smile flaws to gift you the smile you have always wanted. Using this non-invasive treatment, our cosmetic dental team can correct numerous dental imperfections, including:
- Chipped or cracked teeth
- Sensitive, eroded, or worn-down teeth
- Severely discolored teeth
- Minor dental misalignments
- Unsightly gaps between teeth
- Uneven teeth
When you invest in porcelain veneers, your smile results look stunning yet natural. Porcelain has translucent properties, enabling it to reflect light like natural enamel. The results? A natural-looking appearance that’s difficult to distinguish from other teeth.
The process of digitally designing the perfect smile work.
Here at Gerald Middleton, DDS, discusses the use of cutting-edge technology to provide top-notch dental care, including creating dream smiles digitally with porcelain veneers. The process involves a comprehensive checkup, discussing aesthetic desires, utilizing digital imaging for precise design, and providing a digital preview for adjustments before the veneers are made. The final step includes attaching the veneers in just a few visits. The practice encourages both existing and new patients to consider the benefits of porcelain veneers and offers consultations for those interested.
What exactly are porcelain veneers, and how can they transform my smile.
Dr. Gerald Middleton, a dentist in Riverside and Corona, California, explains the benefits of porcelain veneers. These custom-made shells can transform your smile by addressing various dental issues such as staining, chipping, misalignment, and gaps between teeth. The process involves three visits to the dentist and results in a natural-looking smile that boosts confidence. Dr. Middleton emphasizes the long-lasting and pleasing results of porcelain veneers and encourages those interested to contact his office for more information or to schedule a consultation.
What to expect from the veneer treatment process
Placing dental veneers is a minimally invasive treatment that traditionally requires at least 2-3 visits, although our office can accomplish the procedure in as little as one visit. Unlike dental crowns, the dentist only shaves down about 0.5mm of the front surface of your teeth. We remove a bit of the enamel to ensure your veneer sits flush with other teeth. The veneers fit comfortably on the tooth, eliminating a bulky look or feel. The conservative nature of the treatment requires little anesthesia, and the high-quality, durable results are immediately visible once the veneers are in place.
Placing traditional veneers involves using temporary veneers to protect your prepped teeth, as an offsite lab fabricates your veneers. However, our office can design, fabricate, and place veneers in one simple visit! How so? Using digital scans of your prepared teeth, we use CEREC technology to create your veneers tailored to your tooth’s specific shape, color, and size.
No one likes surprises, and we’re certain you aren’t an exception. We prepare dental mock-ups to provide a real-life preview of what your “final” smile will look like. This way, you can familiarize yourself with your forthcoming smile and offer input on any adjustments needed to achieve your ideal smile.
Once aligned with the smile results, we send the approved design to a milling machine to create your veneers from a porcelain block, which takes about 15-20 minutes. After your veneers are ready, we apply some finishing touches before using dental adhesive to permanently affix them to your teeth. This simple process is all it takes to unveil your stunning new smile with our convenient single-visit veneers!
What should I expect during the consultation when we discuss my smile goals?
As your dentist at Gerald Middleton, DDS, I’m thrilled to know you are thinking about getting porcelain veneers to improve your smile. In our consultation, we’ll chat about your smile aspirations and how veneers can help you reach them. First off, we’ll discuss what you’re looking to achieve with porcelain veneers. Whether you want to repair chips, crack gaps, or discoloration, or just want to boost the look of your smile, porcelain veneers can be an excellent choice. We’ll also do a comprehensive checkup of your oral health. This is to make sure your teeth and gums are in good shape. For the veneers, there are hidden issues like gum disease or tooth decay. We need to attack those before moving forward with the veneers. After that, we’ll go over the procedure in depth, including how your teeth will be prepared, how the veneers will be placed, and what to expect during the recovery. We’ll also talk about how long porcelain veneers last and how to take care of them With the right care they can last for a long time and keep giving you a stunning smile. We’ll also go through the cost of the procedure and talk about different payment options. We believe that everyone should have a beautiful smile, and we do our best to make our treatments as budget friendly as possible. Lastly, we’ll answer any questions you might. We want you to feel relaxed and sure about your decision to get porcelain veneers.
Our office is in Riverside, California, and we also serve the surrounding areas, including Corona, California. We’re committed to giving our patients top-notch dental care. We can’t wait to help you reach your SMILE goals. Feel free to give us a call at (951) 688-3442 to book your consultation.
What are the benefits of using a digital scanner over traditional impression materials?
Here at Gerald Middleton, DDS, we’re all about giving our patients in Riverside and Corona, California the best dental care possible. One way we do this is with porcelain veneers where we use our digital scanner. Now, why do we use a digital scanner instead of traditional impression materials? Well, there are a bunch of reasons. First off, digital scanning is way more comfortable for you. The old way with impression materials can be messy and not so comfy, but digital scanning is clean, fast, and easy. Second, digital scanners give us a super accurate impression. This means we can make your porcelain veneers fit just right so they look and feel natural. Plus, the better the impression, the less we need to tweak or redo anything, which saves you time and avoids any discomfort. Another cool thing about digital scanners is they let us show you a virtual model of your teeth and what they’ll look like with the treatment. You get to see your new smile before we even start, which helps you understand what’s going to happen and what to expect. And lastly, digital scanning is just more efficient. It’s quicker, and we can look at digital impressions right away. This means you spend less time in the dental chair and we can get your treatment done faster. Are really proud to offer porcelain veneers using digital scanning technology. Here at Gerald Middleton DDS, it’s one of the ways we’re committed to giving our patients the best care.
If you’re thinking about porcelain veneers and want to see the benefits of digital scanning for yourself, give us a call at one six eight eight three four four two. We can’t wait to help you get a beautiful, healthy smile.
Put your best smile forward with our cosmetic veneers
Most teeth aren’t perfect — stains, misalignments, gaps, and chips — everyone wants to change something about their smiles. Fortunately, we can help! To get started, please call (951) 470-3379 to schedule an appointment with the Gerald Middleton DDS team.
