There is an old saying that a good smile warms hearts and opens doors, but for people who have stained or crooked teeth, smiling can sometimes make them self-conscious. At Randall S. Cislo, DMD, an aesthetic and restorative dentist in Kamuela, Hawaii, Dr. Cislo can give you a brand new smile in one office visit. In addition to regular teeth cleanings, teeth whitening, and dentures, Dr. Cislo also offers porcelain veneers. Veneers are used to fix discolored teeth, chipped or broken teeth, uneven or misaligned teeth, teeth with gaps, and teeth that are worn down. 

Dental veneers are thin, tooth-colored shells that cover the surface of natural teeth. Because they are custom made at Randall S. Cislo, DMD, patients can change the color, shape, size, or length of their teeth. Porcelain veneers, like the ones Dr. Cislo uses at Randall S. Cislo, DMD, resist stains better than resin veneers and look more like natural teeth.

Typically, getting dental veneers requires at least three trips to the dentist office. However, Dr. Cislo does the consultation, creates the veneers, and applies them in one office visit. Armed with the latest high-tech equipment, Dr. Cislo removes a small amount of the tooth’s surface and uses a bonding cement to apply the veneer to the tooth. For this reason, veneers are permanent.

Veneers have many advantages. They look just like natural teeth, but they are stain resistant. With porcelain veneers, patients can choose a lighter color to make surrounding dark teeth appear lighter. Veneers typically last anywhere between five and 10 years.

For more information about the services available at Randall S. Cislo, DMD, from teeth whitening and teeth cleaning to dentures and veneers, visit the website, or call the Kamuela, Hawaii, dentist office at (808) 885-8617.