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What Are Porcelain Veneers?

A veneer, in any sense, is a thin, often decorative piece of material that’s placed on top of a stronger, sturdier substance. Porcelain veneers, commonly referred to as dental porcelain laminates, are wafer-thin shells of lifelike dental porcelain that change the shape, size, and color of cosmetically-blemished teeth. While most cosmetic and other dentistry options… Read more »

Pella Dentist Answers Porcelain Veneers FAQs

What makes up veneers? Dental veneers are made of ultra thin porcelain shells. These cosmetic restorations are specifically shaped and color-matched to look realistic and blend almost seamlessly with the rest of your smile. The semi-translucent porcelain material matches the semi-translucency of your natural teeth. In addition, since the porcelain is a monolithic, smooth material,… Read more »

Popular Cosmetic Dental Procedures in Pella, Iowa

In addition to general and family dentistry, Dr. Jeffrey Allen also provides cosmetic procedures that transform smiles. In fact, many of our patients have benefited from cosmetic dentistry. Entertainment reporters have speculated that the many celebrities have received cosmetic dental procedures. However, cosmetic dentistry is not just for the wealthy and famous. All types of… Read more »

Lighten Up Your Smile For Summer

With summer approaching, you are probably looking forward to lounging on the beach, swimming in the pool, and catching up with friends. It sounds like you’re going to be doing a lot of smiling. But what if your teeth are stained and yellowed? That could definitely put the brakes on all of your summer fun…. Read more »