Veneers are slim shells of porcelain or composite that are bonded over the front of your teeth. At Pier Dental in Saint Pete Beach, Dr. Brittany Pierpont plans them so the finished smile looks like a better version of yours, not a new set of teeth.
People usually come in because of stains that whitening will not lift, worn or chipped edges, or gaps they have disliked for years. We start by listening to what you want to change.
The path from consult to final fit
After your goals are clear, Dr. Pierpont reshapes a thin layer of enamel so each veneer sits flat against the tooth. Impressions are taken, and the veneers are made to match your color and shape.
At the last visit each veneer is checked, bonded and polished. You will know what to expect before any tooth is touched.
Learn more: Dental Veneers at Pier Dental
Is bonding enough for you?
A single chip or a narrow gap does not always call for a veneer. Composite bonding can be shaped on the tooth in one sitting, and it asks for little or no removal of enamel.
The tradeoff is that resin can stain and may need touch-ups. Dr. Pierpont will lay out the tradeoffs so you choose with clear eyes.
Learn more: Dental Bonding at Pier Dental
Veneer or crown?
A veneer covers the front of a healthy tooth, while a crown wraps around the whole tooth. If a tooth is cracked, heavily filled or has had a root canal, a crown may be the sturdier answer.
We look at each tooth on its own merits. Sometimes a mix of veneers and crowns gives the most even result across your smile.
Learn more: Dental Crowns at Pier Dental
About Saint Pete Beach
Saint Pete Beach was known as St. Petersburg Beach until a vote on March 9, 1994 shortened the name. Our veneer patients like the same idea in dentistry: keep what works, and refine the rest.
Pier Dental is at 8351 Blind Pass Rd and welcomes patients from Treasure Island, Madeira Beach, Gulfport and South Pasadena. Veneers are among the services covered by the 10 percent discount in our in-house savings plan.
Curious whether veneers are right for you? Call (727) 363-6169 and book a consultation with Dr. Pierpont. We can also explain CareCredit and the in-house plan.
