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How to take care of veneers. Brush twice a day, floss once a day or use the waterpik once a day. Visit your local dentist at least twice a year for regular cleanings. Rinsing with a non alcohol based mouthwash twice a day is recommended. Cleaning your tongue twice a day is recommended as well. […]

After the final veneers are placed we like to see you the following day. At this appointment, we check your bite and check the aesthetics and look of the finals. We will make any needed adjustments to bite and look We take our after photos and videos and then can scan for a retainer/ guard […]

Here’s what to expect during your veneer seat visit First, We review your final veneers on the models and get your initial feedback. We then will make you comfortable with nitrous and valium as options. We give you headphones and let you pick something to watch on hulu or netflix. Once you’re comfortable, we place […]

The post op of the temporaries can be done in person or virtually. Once you’ve lived with the temporaries for a few days or a week, we like to get your feedbackon how things are going and looking. If done virtually we like getting an email with photos of you smiling with the temps. Like […]

Congratulations on starting the veneer process! Here are some things to keep in mind for your temporaries for the next few weeks. Average time in temporaries is about 3 weeks. In this 3 weeks period we will be working closelywith our lab ceramist to perfect the detail of your smile and the veneers. The lab […]

Here’s what to expect during your veneer preparation visit. At the beginning of your appointment we will have you complete any paperwork Then we will take your before smile photos and videos. We will take time and then review your smile goals. During this time we talk about the things you like and dislike about […]

Your consultation will be with Kelly and myself. During your consultation we will ask about your goals for your new smile. We’ll talk about what you like vs what you don’t like about your smile. We ask if there are any inspiration pics of smiles you like. Even showing a smile you don’t like can […]

Hi I’m Dr Tejas Patel and thank you for submitting your information for your virtual consultation. We’re excited to meet you and discuss your goals with your smile. I just wanted to share what to expect during your video consultation. At your consultation you will meet with my treatment coordinator and smile designer Kelly Brown. […]

One of the most important parts of managing porcelain veneer cases successfully is preparing your patients for the temporary phase. Most patients don’t realize that temporaries are an essential transition step between preparation and final cementation and misunderstandings can lead to unnecessary worry, after-hours messages, or dissatisfaction.This guide helps dentists explain temporary veneers clearly and […]

One of the most common concerns patients bring up is:“Do you have to shave my teeth down for veneers?” As cosmetic dentists, part of our role is educating patients on what modern veneer preparation truly involves and ensuring we’re using conservative, biologically responsible protocols. This blog breaks down how to explain veneer tooth preparation to […]