A veneer is a thin shell of porcelain or composite resin bonded over the front of a tooth. It can even out color, size, shape and small gaps, and Dr. Brittany Pierpont designs each one with your natural smile in mind.
We begin by asking what bothers you. If whitening or bonding would do the job with less work, we say so; veneers are for the cases where they truly help.
What the process looks like
After a consultation and a close look at your teeth and gums, the veneers are designed for your bite and your face. You approve the plan and the shade before anything is made.
Porcelain resists staining well, while composite can often be completed faster. Dr. Pierpont explains the difference for your own teeth.
Learn more: Dental Veneers at Pier Dental
Lighter first, then matched
If your teeth are simply dull, a round of take-home whitening may be all you need. When veneers are still the goal, whitening beforehand sets the shade they will be matched to.
Veneers do not lighten later the way natural enamel does, so choosing the shade carefully matters.
Learn more: Teeth Whitening at Pier Dental
Strength when a tooth is damaged
A veneer covers the front surface only. A tooth that is cracked, worn down or heavily filled may need a crown, which wraps the whole tooth.
We will tell you which one fits, even if it means a different recommendation than the one you came in asking about.
Learn more: Dental Crowns at Pier Dental
About Indian Rocks Beach
Over two miles of Gulf beach and 26 public accesses make Indian Rocks Beach a place where people spend long days in photos and sunlight.
At 8351 Blind Pass Rd, roughly 11 miles south, we offer veneer consultations. Our in-house savings plan takes 10 percent off veneers, and CareCredit is available.
Wondering if veneers fit your goals? Call (727) 363-6169 for a conversation with Dr. Pierpont before you decide on anything.
