7 Things to Know Before Getting Porcelain Veneers

Are you thinking about upgrading your smile? Here’s what to expect with veneers at Semidey Dental.

Porcelain veneers are one of the most transformative tools in cosmetic dentistry. These ultra-thin shells are custom-crafted to cover the front of your teeth, helping improve everything from color and shape to minor alignment issues. At Semidey Dental, Dr. Alex Semidey and Dr. Sara Tarte use veneers to create natural-looking, confidence-boosting smiles with precision and artistry.

Before you commit to a new smile, here are seven important things to know about porcelain veneers:

1. Veneers Tackle Multiple Smile Concerns at Once

Veneers are like a one-stop shop for cosmetic concerns. They can:

• Brighten teeth that resist whitening
• Cover chips or cracks
• Close small gaps
• Improve the shape or length of teeth
• Minimize the appearance of a “gummy” smile
• Create the illusion of straighter teeth

Veneers may be the ideal option if you want to enhance multiple aspects of your smile.

2. They’re Custom-Made for Your Smile

At Semidey Dental, we use Digital Smile Design to create a blueprint for your new smile. Every veneer is shaped and shaded to match your facial features, smile goals, and bite. Once designed, your veneers are fabricated at a high-end dental lab to ensure they look and feel completely natural.

3. You Get to Test Drive Your New Smile First

We believe you should feel confident before the final step. That’s why we offer a Smile Test Drive—you’ll wear a set of temporary veneers based on your custom design to see how your new smile looks and feels in real life. This step allows us to make final tweaks with your feedback before your permanent veneers are made.

4. The Process Is Precise and Intentional

Veneers typically require 3–4 visits:

1. Design + Records: Digital scan and smile design preview
2. Smile Test Drive: Temporaries based on your future smile
3. Final Prep: Minor reshaping of teeth to make room for the veneers
4. Delivery Day: Your custom veneers are bonded into place

5. Veneers Don’t Strengthen Teeth, But They Do Protect Them

Let’s set the record straight: veneers are cosmetic—they don’t strengthen weak teeth the way crowns do. But by covering worn or chipped edges, they can protect teeth from further wear if you’re a grinder (especially when paired with a nightguard).

6. Veneers Can Last Over 20 Years with Proper Care

Porcelain is stain-resistant and highly durable. With excellent hygiene and regular checkups, many patients enjoy their veneers for 15–20 years or more. But like anything in dentistry, longevity depends on how well you care for them.

7. Veneers Are a Long-Term Commitment

Because a small amount of enamel is removed to place your veneers, the process is not reversible. Once a tooth has been prepared, it will always need a veneer or another type of restoration. That’s why we go through a detailed planning process with you—so you know exactly what to expect and love the results.

Thinking About Veneers? Let’s Design the Smile You’ve Been Imagining.

At Semidey Dental, we blend cutting-edge technology with an artistic touch to give you a smile that feels like you—only brighter, bolder, and more balanced. Call (954) 939-0996 to schedule your consultation at our Davie, FL office.

New smile, same you—just turned all the way up.

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