Enhance Your Smile with Custom Veneers
Porcelain veneers are one of the most powerful tools in cosmetic dentistry—designed to enhance your smile by correcting chips, stains, unevenness, or gaps with minimal alteration to your natural teeth. Crafted with precision and artistry, veneers deliver stunning, yet subtle results that look and feel completely natural.
At Washington Metro Dental, we specialize in veneers that elevate your smile without sacrificing the integrity of your teeth. Every treatment is tailored to your unique features, bite, and long-term goals.
What Are Dental Veneers?
Dental veneers are ultra-thin, custom-made shells designed to cover the front surface of your teeth. They are used to enhance the appearance of teeth by improving color, shape, size, and alignment—all while preserving most of your natural tooth structure. Think of them like contact lenses for your teeth—super thin but incredibly strong. They can correct discoloration, minor misalignment, chipped or worn-down teeth, and even gaps.
What Can Veneers Fix?
Veneers are a versatile cosmetic solution for:
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Stained or discolored teeth
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Chipped or worn edges
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Small gaps between teeth
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Uneven or misshapen teeth
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Mild crowding or misalignment
They offer a fast, long-lasting solution to achieve a flawless yet natural look.
Benefits of Veneers:
Choosing veneers at Washington Metro Dental offers a range of benefits:
- Natural Appearance: Mimics the look of real enamel for seamless results
- Stain-Resistant: Keeps your smile white longer
- Durable and Long-Lasting: Porcelain veneers can last 10–15 years with proper care
- Quick Transformation: Dramatically improves your smile in just a few visits
- Confidence Boost: A bright, even smile can boost self-esteem and social confidence
Our Veneers Process
We use cutting-edge technology to design your new smile, ensuring your veneers are customized to fit your face, personality, and aesthetic goals! Your smile transformation is simple and personalized:
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Consultation & Digital Smile Design – We begin with a detailed consultation and preview your results using digital imaging.
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Tooth Preparation & Temporary Veneers – A minimal amount of enamel is gently removed, and temporaries are placed to test your new look.
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Custom Veneer Fabrication – Your final veneers are meticulously crafted to your ideal shade and shape.
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Final Placement & Smile Reveal – We bond your veneers and fine-tune your bite for a perfect fit and function.
Debunking the “Shaved to Nubs” Myth: The Truth About Veneer Prep
If you’ve searched for veneers online, you’ve probably seen terrifying images of teeth shaved down to tiny ‘nubs’ before veneers are placed. Let’s set the record straight—this is NOT how modern cosmetic dentistry works.
The idea that teeth need to be aggressively shaved down to ‘nubs’ for veneers is a common misconception, often fueled by viral videos or outdated dental practices. But in reality, modern veneer preparation is much more conservative. The cases you see online where teeth are reduced to ‘toothpicks’ are either misrepresented or show preparations for full crowns, not veneers.
How Do We Prep for Veneers?
So, what actually happens when we prepare teeth for veneers? The truth is that we remove only a very thin layer of enamel, it’s very conservative. In most cases, we only remove about 0.3 to 0.5 millimeters of enamel—just enough to ensure a perfect fit and natural look. This allows us to maintain the strength of your natural tooth while achieving a seamless, aesthetic result.
Veneers are designed to enhance and protect your smile, not destroy it. With today’s advanced techniques, veneer prep is incredibly conservative, preserving the strength and integrity of your natural teeth.
Veneers vs. Crowns: What’s the Difference?
While both veneers and crowns can enhance your smile, they serve different purposes and involve different levels of tooth preparation. If your tooth is healthy but you want to improve the appearance, veneers are often the ideal choice. If your tooth is weakened, cracked, or heavily restored, a crown may be more appropriate to provide strength and stability.
| Veneers | Crowns | |
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| Covers | Front surface of the tooth | Entire tooth (front, back, and sides) |
| Tooth preparation | Minimal enamel removal | More tooth reshaping required |
| Best for | Cosmetic improvements (color, shape, spacing) on healthy teeth | Teeth with damage, large fillings, or after root canals |
| Material | Porcelain or ceramic | Porcelain, zirconia, or metal-based options |
| Goal | Aesthetic enhancement | Structural reinforcement and protection |
Veneer FAqs:
No. We remove a minimal amount of enamel to ensure a proper fit. Veneers are a safe, conservative cosmetic treatment when placed by experienced providers.
Absolutely. Our veneers are handcrafted to mimic the translucency and texture of natural enamel. We customize shape, shade, and symmetry for a personalized result.
Yes! Once bonded, veneers are strong and functional. Just avoid chewing on hard objects like ice or pens.
Typically, they are not covered as they’re considered cosmetic. However, we offer flexible financing options and can review payment plans during your consultation.
Are Veneers Right for You?
If you’re ready to elevate your smile with natural-looking, durable results, veneers may be the perfect fit. At Washington Metro Dental, we’ll guide you through every step of the process—from digital smile design to final placement—with precision, artistry, and your long-term dental health in mind.
Schedule a consultation today to explore your options and start your journey toward a confident, customized smile.