Transform Your Smile in Just One Day with Same-Day Veneers at Walden Dental

You may have always been bothered by the shape or appearance of a tooth. Or, perhaps years of staining foods, fingernail-biting, acid reflux, and teeth-grinding are starting to catch up with the appearance of your smile. Fortunately, Dr. David Frank and Walden Dental have the solution to the imperfections in your smile that you’ve always had or have acquired more recently (and gradually): porcelain veneers.

Veneers Story

Sara

• Sara was terrified of dentists and reluctant to consider minimally invasive cosmetic dentistry due to past shame and lackluster results. Disliked the idea of crowns and wearing temporaries.
• Dr. Frank decided that veneers were her best option. His treatment plan for her included upper veneers and lower implants, providing a comprehensive solution for missing teeth and ensuring a fantastic finish.The concept of a same-day, no-temporaries solution was the deciding factor for her. She liked the idea of in-office design, fabrication, and customization.

Buffy

• Enamel loss on upper and lower teeth, teeth unresponsive to whitening, old, worn-out, and dull bondings, and stains around the periphery and gum line were some issues that bothered this patient. Without frequent bonding replacements, she wanted a brighter, stronger, healthier smile.
• Dr. Frank recommended veneers for a natural look, using stain-free ceramics, a cost-effective, gradual approach, starting with upper front veneers. Lower veneers will follow next year, ensuring a brighter, more resilient smile with stain-free ceramics.

Maria

• This case was unique as the patient had multiple issues: Her upper front teeth kept darkening over the years after she had suffered trauma to these teeth in childhood despite many attempts, including bondings, to rectify the problem. She also experienced chipping on the edges of her front teeth. She wasn’t keen on crowns, as suggested by previous dentists.
• Dr. Frank suggested a minimally invasive approach: Two veneers to address color mismatch in the front teeth and prevent further discoloration or chipping. With this solution, we could avoid excessive tooth reduction, and customize the esthetic ceramics to the patient’s preferences. maria was thrilled with the minimally invasive, one-morning fix.

Nikki

• Nikki felt conscious of how her teeth looked, especially during Zoom meetings: There were dark spaces between her teeth and increasing gaps between the top and bottom teeth. She also felt like her teeth were shortening and the bondings she had placed years ago were deteriorating, with plaque accumulating at the gum line and between teeth.
• She didn’t like a full mouth makeover or orthodontics, as suggested by her previous dentist. But Dr. Frank explained that she could skip orthodontics and extensive work on 20 teeth. Instead, a single-day solution with four veneers on the top and two on the bottom gave her a fantastic smile.

Lori

• Though Lori wanted a smile makeover, her previous cosmetic consultations left her feeling ashamed, and uncertain about the potential treatment outcomes. She tried to correct her ‘gummy smile’ but didn’t want an unnatural appearance. She was keen on a customized, seamless, more youthful look.
• Dr. Frank noticed that Lori’s upper front veneers and ceramic crowns on the molars were the best way to address the complete loss of enamel in her case. She was thrilled with the tailored same-day solution I offered her, as she could efficiently manage her work responsibilities while her new smile was being fabricated and customized in our office.

Sara V

• Recurring bonding failures had besieged this patient, prompting the need for strength, refurbishment, and restoration of her enamel for a fresh, untouched look. Sara decided to fix these problems by ensuring a balanced bite for her TMJs and preventing infections that could harm her teeth, gums, and jawbone.
• Sara entrusted Dr. Frank and his team with creating a life-changing smile and optimal dental health. Dr. Frank implemented a comprehensive treatment plan, including full upper and lower veneers and crowns, to rejuvenate her smile for a fresh and natural appearance. It is a True American Beauty transformation!

What are veneers?

Veneers are thin layers or shells of highly aesthetic and strong tooth-colored dental materials. From our office in Austin, Texas, Dr. Frank applies these shells to the front surfaces of the teeth that are visible in the smile to make these cosmetic imperfections effectively disappear.

Video Transcript

Patient – Hi, I’m a patient here at Walden Dental. I looked endlessly for a fantastic cosmetic dentist here in the Austin, Texas area. I was looking specifically for a dentist that would work on one front tooth. After losing my front tooth in an accident, I only wanted the one done. It was only Dr. Frank that took me on, and I just got out of his chair right now. He just finished doing my front tooth. His office is already closed. This is after business hours. He stood late along with his fabulous assistant to finish my front tooth, and I’m very happy with it. I acted very indifferent with him because I didn’t want him to know how happy I was about my front tooth. I’m very happy about it. I do feel like he works a little bit better under pressure, so I wanted to keep him stressed out of it.

Speaker 2 – There you go. Yeah.

Patient – I really really like it. I was like, Emily don’t say anything.

Why do you use porcelain?

Veneers do not have to be made from porcelain. They can also be made from composite resin. However, porcelain is a highly valued ceramic. It is often used in restorations like veneers due to its unique properties. For instance, it mimics the appearance of natural tooth enamel. Its translucency and ability to reflect light are similar to enamel. Porcelain is stronger than you may think, and, as a bonus, it resists stains very well to maintain the attractive, vibrant, youthful, and healthy appearance of your smile.

Are veneers right for me?

We won’t know for sure until we examine your teeth, gums, and specific smile concerns. Generally, veneers are designed to cover stubborn stains and discoloration, chips, small cracks, gaps, and other spacing issues. In Dr. Frank’s highly capable hands, veneers may also be shaped to add “height” or length to a short or worn-down tooth. He can also reshape an overly pointy or otherwise irregularly contoured tooth. Your teeth and gums should also be healthy.

How long do veneers last?

They can last many years, even decades. They’ll last longer if you take good care of them. That means you need to refrain from any habits or behaviors that could chip, fracture, or otherwise damage them. These behaviors include chronic teeth-grinding, a condition known as bruxism. If you grind your teeth, it is essential to wear an oral appliance such as a nightguard or splint to protect your dental work and natural teeth from further damage.

Why should I choose Walden Dental for veneers instead of another dentist’s office?

Veneers require removing a small portion of enamel. This preparation is necessary so the veneer fits on top of the tooth right. Now, typically, goopy impressions are made and sent to an outside lab, which then uses these models of the mouth to fabricate the permanent veneers. This process can take three or four weeks, all the while ill-fitting, non-color-matched temporaries are worn to protect the teeth. These hassles are avoided by partnering with our office. We can deliver your permanent veneers in just one visit!

We have eliminated the outside lab and can make veneers and other restorations in the office. Plus, with computer-aided dentistry, we don’t use messy, uncomfortable, and inaccurate impressions. We can avoid human errors and deliver only the most cosmetic, durable, and precision-fit veneers on the same day. To start the process today, call us at (512) 883-8450.

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