Veneers
Teeth stains, a chipped tooth, or other visible flaws on your natural teeth may make you hesitant to smile or laugh.
Porcelain veneers placed by Dr. Kevin Trotter at his state-of-the-art Brooklyn Heights, NY, practice can instantly conceal dental flaws.
Learn more about how Dr. Trotter of Dentistry at The Heights can improve the appearance of flawed natural teeth with dental veneers.
A Stunning Dental Veneer Enhancement Dr. Trotter Improved This Patient's Smile with Veneers
What Are Dental Veneers?
A veneer is a thin porcelain shell that covers the front surface of your tooth. These shells are frequently used in cosmetic dentistry to cover up a range of cosmetic imperfections. Dentistry at The Heights, in the Brooklyn Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY, offers both traditional and minimum-prep veneers made from top-grade porcelain to help patients achieve gorgeous-looking smiles.
Depending on your unique needs and goals, Dr. Trotter may be able to create your porcelain veneers during one appointment at our Brooklyn Heights, NY, practice with our advanced, innovative CEREC® machine (chairside economical restoration of esthetic ceramics). Or he can have them created by dental restoration artisans at an advanced dental laboratory.
Placement of Porcelain Veneers
Veneers attach to the front surfaces of teeth, masking cosmetic concerns.
About Veneers
Dental veneers can dramatically improve the appearance of your smile by changing the shape, size, and color of one or more teeth. Dr. Kevin Trotter recommends veneers to patients with worn, chipped, or fractured teeth, gaps between their teeth, and misaligned teeth. With proper care, veneers can last a decade or more.
Benefits of Dental Veneers
A porcelain veneer treatment can provide a diverse range of benefits, making it one of the most versatile cosmetic dentistry procedures available. Because they complement the effects of many other cosmetic treatments, patients can opt for veneers crafted from customizable porcelain as part of a larger smile makeover or as an individual service. Most notably, porcelain veneers can:
Hide noticeable discolorations, especially if they do not respond to whitening treatments
Improve the appearance of small, worn, or unusually shaped teeth
Conceal small cracks or chips
Close minor gaps between teeth
Straighten out the look of misaligned or crooked teeth
Dental Veneers Can Be Part of a Smile Makeover
Dr. Trotter and his skilled dental team will examine your smile and discuss the benefits of porcelain veneers during a personal consultation to determine if this treatment can best achieve your goals. We proudly feature veneers made of dental-grade porcelain, which closely mimics the look and sheen of natural enamel.
Want a More Dazzling Smile? Contact Dentistry at The Heights for a Consultation
Dr. Trotter has vast education and training in the fields of cosmetic and restorative dentistry and can use high-quality dental veneers to enhance your smile. Sometimes placement can be done in one appointment with our same-day CEREC machine.
If the enamel on your teeth is chipped, has discolorations, or you just want a straighter-looking, refreshed smile, customized porcelain veneers placed by Dr. Trotter at his Brooklyn Heights, NY, practice could be the answer. Contact him today for a one-on-one consultation using our online form or by phone. Let's get you smiling again.
(718) 625-2116
Why Choose Dr. Trotter for Veneers
- Our dental team and our patients will work together to realize a shared vision of uncompromising excellence in dentistry.
- Dr. Trotter has been providing superior dental care to Dentistry at The Heights patients of all ages since he took over the practice from his father over 15 years ago.
- Our practice has earned our patient's trust by exceeding their expectations for more than 40 years.
- TVs, headphones, and internet radio await you in every procedure room. Dr. Trotter also offers sedation dentistry to help anxious patients relax.
- Our high-tech digital tools allow Dr. Trotter to design and create dental veneers that match your existing teeth as naturally as possible.
Dr. Trotter Offers Two Kinds of Veneers: Traditional and Minimal-Prep
The Traditional Veneers Procedure
Can be one or two appointments
A porcelain veneers treatment with Dr. Trotter can help you achieve the gorgeous-looking smile of your dreams.
The Minimum-Prep Veneers Procedure
Minimum-prep veneers cover the same flaws as traditional veneers but are much thinner. This allows them to be placed with little or no teeth reshaping, and most likely, no need for anesthetic injections. Minimum-prep veneers also tend to cost less. However, it is important to note that they are not appropriate for all veneers patients. Dr. Trotter will discuss your options during your consultation. The two-appointment procedure is as follows:
- Detailed digital impressions will be taken of your teeth.
- The impressions will be sent to a specialized dental lab, where ceramists will design your customized, minimum-prep veneers to blend flawlessly with your smile.
- At your next appointment, Dr. Trotter will check for a proper fit and bond them in place to instantly enhance your smile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I qualify for veneers?
Dr. Trotter will go over your candidacy during your initial exam. As long as you don't have severely crooked teeth, missing teeth, decayed teeth, or gum disease, you should be a good candidate. These issues may need to be treated before veneers can be placed.
How long do veneers last?
Traditional veneers can last 10 to 15 years with proper oral care, while minimum-prep veneers can last up to around seven years.
Any diet restrictions with veneers?
Not really, but Dr. Trotter may advise you not to bite or chew ice, candy, or other hard, crunchy foods with your front teeth.
What are the risks of veneers?
When applied by an experienced cosmetic dentist like Dr. Trotter, there are basically no risks associated with porcelain veneers. Patients should only be aware that they may experience mild tooth sensitivity for a day or so after their treatment.
How do I take care of dental veneers?
You will care for your veneers just like you care for your natural teeth. Brush and floss every day and be sure to visit our Brooklyn Heights office at least twice a year for regular cleanings.
Get Started Today
Don't go through life unhappy with your teeth. You could be only two dental appointments away from a completely transformed smile. Take the first step right now by requesting a consultation at our Brooklyn practice. You can request a consultation online or call (718) 625-2116.
Alternatives to Veneers
Porcelain veneers are a great option for many patients at our Brooklyn Heights practice, but they are not the only cosmetic solution that Dr. Trotter offers. Patients who want to improve the appearance of their smiles can also consider:
Professional tooth whitening can brighten your smile much more effectively than over-the-counter strips or toothpastes. Our office in Brooklyn Heights uses the revolutionary Zoom!® whitening system, which can whiten your smile by several shades in less than an hour. We also offer take-home whitening kits. Whitening treatment tends to be more affordable than porcelain veneers. However, some stains are too deep for professional whitening, in which case, veneers are recommended.
If you have a chipped, cracked, or discolored tooth, dental bonding may be a good option for you. Dental bonding involves the application of a tooth-colored resin to the teeth. Our dentists can apply the material to your enamel, and then use a specialized light to harden the resin. Bonding is a versatile treatment that can be completed at our Brooklyn Heights office in less than an hour. Bonding can improve the appearance of your teeth, but veneers tend to produce more dramatic results.
Dental crowns are tooth-shaped caps that go over natural teeth. Crowns are most often used to protect teeth that have large cavities or that have been treated with root canal therapy. However, because the crowns at our Brooklyn practice are so lifelike, our dentists can also use them for cosmetic purposes. A dental crown is usually the best alternative if a tooth does not have enough healthy enamel to support a porcelain veneer. We can produce and place permanent crowns in one office visit.
