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Veneers
Thin, custom shells that transform the front of your smile — smoothing away chips, gaps, stains, and worn edges in one cohesive look.
Dental veneers are thin, custom-made shells bonded to the front of your teeth to reshape, brighten, and even out your smile — designed to look completely natural.
Veneers are one of the most versatile ways to make over a smile, because a single treatment can address several things at once — color, shape, spacing, and small imperfections — without reworking every tooth. Each veneer is crafted to fit your face, your bite, and the way you want your smile to look.
At Village Dental, cosmetic work is planned and completed in-house across all four offices, so the team designing your new smile is the same one placing it — with the same attention to detail that goes into everything we do.
What veneers can fix
Discoloration that doesn't respond to whitening gets covered with a bright, even surface.
Restore teeth that have chipped, cracked, or worn down over the years.
Close small gaps between teeth for a fuller, more balanced smile.
Reshape teeth that are too small, pointed, or irregular so they match beautifully.
Create the look of straighter teeth without braces when the misalignment is slight.
Combine several veneers for a cohesive, camera-ready transformation.
The process
We listen to what you want to change and map out a plan tailored to your face and goals.
Preparation usually involves removing some enamel, which is irreversible. We then take an impression or scan for your custom veneers.
You'll get a sense of your new smile, with temporaries in place while your veneers are crafted.
Your custom veneers are bonded, refined, and polished — and your new smile is ready.
Available across the Triangle
Every Village Dental office offers cosmetic care — book at whichever is closest to home.
Before deciding
Veneers change the visible surface of a tooth. They do not treat active decay or gum disease, and they are not a substitute for moving teeth when orthodontic care is needed. Your dentist should assess your enamel, bite, and any grinding or clenching before recommending them.
Because preparation removes enamel, discuss how much tooth structure will be changed and what future repair or replacement could involve. Ask whether bonding could address a small chip or whether whitening is enough for a color concern. A crown covers more of the tooth and serves a different purpose when structural support is needed.
Use the smile gallery to explain your preferences for shape and shade. Results depend on your starting teeth and treatment plan; another person’s result is not a promise of your own.
Planning beyond placement
Veneers can chip, loosen, or wear over time, and teeth can still develop decay around them. Keep brushing, cleaning between teeth, and attending recommended checkups. Avoid using your teeth to open packages, and ask whether protection is appropriate if you grind or play sports.
Call if a veneer feels loose, an edge becomes sharp, or your bite feels different. Do not try to glue or file it yourself. Your dentist can assess whether adjustment, repair, or replacement is appropriate.
Ask for an estimate based on the number of teeth, material, temporary restorations, and any treatment needed beforehand. Confirm insurance benefits and budget for ongoing care. For further background, read the ADA’s veneer guide.
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