Porcelain Veneers

What are porcelain veneers?

Never before have we been able to provide more beautiful smiles than with bonded porcelain veneers. Virtually any smile problem can be corrected both predictably and conservatively.   Porcelain veneers are thin shells of ceramic that bond directly to the front surfaces of the teeth. They are an ideal choice for improving your smile and have become increasingly popular due to their longevity and versatility. Questions about porcelain veneers in Houston, Texas? Call our office for a consultation.

Dr. Van Slate has graduated from courses in cosmetics from the world-renowned Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies and the Pankey Institute.   This education has helped Dr. Van Slate achieve a high level of technical skill and has as well as great awareness to cosmetic detail. Dr. Van Slate's patients have the comfort in knowing that he and his staff have already had great success in placing well over a thousand porcelain veneers.   For his veneer lab work, Dr. Van Slate relies on the MAC team at Microdental Lab in California, known for being one of the best labs in the world for dental cosmetics.   Each case is designed individually to match and enhance the characteristics of each patient's smile.

Will they look like normal teeth?

When bonded to the teeth, the ultra-thin porcelain veneers are virtually undetectable and highly resistant to coffee, tea, or even cigarette stains. For strength and appearance, their resemblance to healthy, white tooth enamel is unsurpassed by other restorative options.

How durable are porcelain veneers?

With proper care, porcelain veneers will brighten your smile for well over a decade.

Dr. Van Slate has been trained to ensure that your veneers are crafted from the highest quality porcelains and are bonded with the most advanced and proven materials available.

Refraining from using your veneers as tools to open and cut things will prolong their life, and if accidental breakage or damage occurs, it is usually possible to replace only the veneer involved.