Veneers

Welcome to a new chapter in your dental journey with custom veneers from Smile Haven. You deserve a smile that makes you feel confident every time you speak, laugh, or take a photo. Dr. Mark Zavala and Dr. Stefhany Duque personally design each set of porcelain and composite veneers to address your unique concerns – whether it’s discoloration, chips, gaps, or minor misalignments.

Our team at Smile Haven takes pride in creating natural-looking results that enhance your features while preserving the health of your teeth. We’ve helped hundreds of patients rediscover the joy of smiling without hesitation.

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Understanding Veneers

Veneers are ultra-thin shells of porcelain or composite material meticulously crafted to cover the front surface of teeth, instantly transforming their appearance. These remarkable dental enhancements correct a spectrum of cosmetic concerns—from discoloration and minor misalignments to chips and gaps—without extensive dental procedures. Unlike other cosmetic treatments, veneers offer an immediate transformation that looks completely natural while preserving most of your tooth structure.

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Benefits of Veneers

Protection for Damaged Teeth

Veneers create a protective shield over teeth with worn enamel, minor cracks, or chips. This protection prevents further deterioration while simultaneously improving appearance. Your natural teeth gain both structural reinforcement and cosmetic enhancement in one solution.

Single Solution for Multiple Issues

Veneers address several dental concerns simultaneously, from misalignment to discoloration to irregularly shaped teeth. You won’t need separate treatments for each issue, saving both time and money. One veneer procedure effectively replaces what might otherwise require orthodontics, whitening, and bonding combined.

Quick Adaptation Period

Most patients adjust to their veneers within days, with minimal speech or comfort issues during the transition. Your mouth recognizes the thin veneers as natural additions, unlike bulkier dental appliances that require longer adjustment periods. You’ll quickly forget you even have veneers as they become part of your everyday experience.

Gum-Friendly Option

The high-quality porcelain used in veneers is biocompatible and rarely causes gum irritation or recession. Your gum tissue typically responds well to properly fitted veneers, maintaining a healthy pink appearance around your new smile. This compatibility makes veneers suitable even for patients with sensitive gum tissue.

Reversible Design Options

Some modern veneer techniques require minimal or no enamel removal, making them potentially reversible. These “no-prep” or “minimal-prep” veneers preserve your natural tooth structure underneath. You maintain future treatment options when choosing these conservative veneer approaches.

Our Veneer Process

Your First Visit: Understanding Your Smile Goals

During your first appointment at Smile Haven, Dr. Zavala or Dr. Duque will examine your teeth and discuss what you’d like to change about your smile. We take precise digital impressions and photos to analyze your current dental situation in detail. This comprehensive assessment helps us determine if veneers are the right solution for your specific dental concerns and aesthetic preferences.

Creating Your Custom Veneer Design

We develop a personalized veneer plan based on the unique characteristics of your face, smile, and individual teeth. This detailed blueprint specifies the exact shape, size, color, and positioning of each veneer to achieve the most natural-looking results. You’ll have the opportunity to review and approve this design before we proceed, ensuring your final smile matches your expectations.

Preparing and Placing Your Veneers

During this appointment, we carefully prepare your teeth by removing a minimal amount of enamel to make room for your new veneers. Our dentists take extreme care to preserve as much natural tooth structure as possible while creating the perfect foundation. Once your custom veneers arrive from our trusted dental lab, we bond them to your teeth with precision, making final adjustments to ensure proper fit and bite alignment.

Keeping Your Veneers Beautiful

We provide clear, practical instructions for maintaining your new veneers at home with the right products and techniques. This guidance includes recommendations for non-abrasive toothpaste, proper flossing methods, and habits to avoid that could damage your investment. With these simple daily practices, your veneers will maintain their beauty and functionality for many years.

Regular Checkups and Professional Care

We schedule periodic appointments to monitor the condition of your veneers and address any concerns before they become problems. These brief visits include professional cleaning and polishing to keep your veneers looking their best. Our team at Smile Haven remains dedicated to the long-term success of your veneers, providing ongoing support throughout their lifespan.

Why Choose Us for Veneers

At Smile Haven, our approach to veneers transcends basic cosmetic dentistry—we see each smile as a unique artistic canvas requiring both technical excellence and aesthetic vision. Dr. Zavala and Dr. Duque bring specialized training in aesthetic dentistry and years of experience creating custom veneers that have transformed hundreds of smiles.

Our family dentistry practice takes pride in our transparent consultation process, showing you exactly what to expect and never rushing your decision. The stunning, natural-looking results we achieve aren’t just about technical skill—they reflect our commitment to understanding what makes each patient’s smile uniquely beautiful.

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FAQs About Veneers

What are veneers?

At Smile Haven, we craft veneers as ultra-thin custom shells made from porcelain or composite that permanently bond to your teeth’s front surface. These precisely designed overlays instantly transform teeth affected by discoloration, chips, gaps, or misalignment while preserving most of your natural tooth structure.

How much are veneers?

Dr. Zavala and Dr. Duque provide custom veneers ranging from $900-$2,500 per tooth based on your specific treatment requirements and material choice. Smile Haven offers flexible payment options to make this investment accessible, and we provide transparent cost breakdowns during your consultation with no surprise fees.

How long do veneers last?

Our porcelain veneers typically maintain their beauty for 10-15 years with proper care, while composite options generally last 5-7 years before consideration for replacement. Smile Haven patients significantly extend their veneer lifespan through regular checkups, using a nightguard if you grind your teeth, and following our personalized maintenance recommendations.

How do veneers work?

After minimal tooth preparation (less than 0.5mm of enamel), we permanently bond your custom-crafted veneers to your natural teeth using specialized dental adhesives. The ultra-thin design fits perfectly flush with surrounding teeth, creating an immediate transformation that functions naturally when you eat, speak, and smile.

Are veneers worth it?

Smile Haven patients consistently tell us their veneers rank among their best investments, delivering daily confidence and eliminating years of smile insecurity. When you consider the psychological benefits alongside the decade-plus of performance from quality veneers, the value breaks down to just dollars per day for a transformation that impacts every professional and personal interaction.

Start Your Smile Transformation Today

Don’t wait another day to get the confident smile you’ve always wanted. Dr. Mark Zavala and Dr. Stefhany Duque at Smile Haven have helped hundreds of patients achieve stunning results with custom veneers in just two appointments. You deserve to smile without hesitation in photos, during important presentations, and at social gatherings.

Call Smile Haven now at 407-851-4588 to schedule your personal veneer consultation with our expert team. Take this immediate step toward a brighter future with veneers designed specifically for you.