Dental Veneers in Houston

Veneers are thin, custom-made shells bonded to the front of your teeth. They cover stains, chips, gaps and uneven teeth, and change the colour and shape of your smile in a few visits.

A veneer covers the front surface of a tooth. It is matched to the shade you want, shaped to fit your tooth, and bonded on permanently, so it changes the shape, size, brightness or colour of that tooth.

Veneers are a good answer for deep discolouration that whitening cannot shift, chipped or broken teeth, and gaps that other treatments cannot close. They are sometimes called porcelain veneers or porcelain laminates.

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Veneers in Houston, designed by a prosthodontist

Veneers at Zara Dental are planned with our prosthodontist, Dr. Nisa Dadjoo, a specialist in how teeth look and fit together, in porcelain or composite. With proper care they usually last 10 to 15 years.

You see the plan and the price in writing before anything starts. Financing is available through Cherry and other lenders, and several accept an ITIN. For a smaller change, bonding or whitening may be enough, and we will tell you.

Zara Dental is at 6295 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77081, about a mile and a half from Gulfton, Sharpstown and Braeburn, and a short drive from Meyerland and Bellaire. We are open Monday to Friday 9 to 5, Saturday 9 to 3 and Sunday 8 to 2, we bill 254 insurance plans directly, and there is a Spanish-speaking dentist on the team. Book online or call 713-766-1122.

Made in a dental lab from thin porcelain. They resist staining, reflect light like natural enamel, and last the longest.

Made from tooth-coloured composite, the same material as a white filling. They need less enamel removed, can often be done in one visit, and are easier to repair, but stain and wear sooner than porcelain.

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Affordable Dental Veneers in Houston

At your consultation we will tell you which material suits your teeth, how many veneers you need, and the price in writing. Insurance rarely covers cosmetic work, but you can spread the cost into monthly payments with Cherry. Call 713-766-1122 or book online.

A veneer covers only the front of the tooth, and its job is how the tooth looks. A crown covers the whole tooth, and its job is to strengthen and protect a tooth weakened by decay or damage. If a tooth needs strengthening, a crown is usually the right choice; if it is healthy and you want it to look different, a veneer is.

Most veneers are permanent: they are bonded on and cannot be taken off. Some thin, no-preparation veneers can be removed. With good care, veneers last 10 to 15 years.

• They can transform how your smile looks.
• They blend in with your natural teeth.
• Porcelain resists stains better than natural enamel.
• No special care: brush and floss as normal.
• They last 10 to 15 years when looked after.

No, veneers do not damage your teeth. Placing porcelain veneers does remove a thin layer of enamel, which is why they are permanent. The tooth underneath can still decay, so keep brushing, flossing and coming in for cleanings.

• Teeth that are not the right shape.
• Gaps or spaces in your smile (diastema).
• Broken or chipped teeth.
• Teeth that look too small.
• Stains that whitening does not shift.

Your dentist talks through what you want and how many veneers you need. If your teeth are crooked or uneven, you may need orthodontic treatment first.

X-rays check for decay, gum disease or a tooth that needs a root canal, since veneers are not the right choice until those are treated. At the next visit, about half a millimetre of enamel is removed from each tooth so the veneers sit flush, and an impression is taken. The lab makes your veneers from it.

• Brush at least twice a day with a soft toothbrush and a non-abrasive fluoride toothpaste.
• Floss once a day.
• Use an antibacterial mouthwash twice a day.
• Do not use your teeth as tools to open packages or tear tags.
• Come in for regular check-ups and cleanings.

Veneers are among the gentlest treatments we do, and sedation is available if you need it. Read about sedation, or call 713-766-1122.

How long do veneers last?

With proper care, veneers usually last 10 to 15 years.

What is the difference between porcelain and composite veneers?

Porcelain veneers are made in a lab and resist staining; composite veneers are shaped on the tooth in one visit and cost less, but need more upkeep.

Who designs veneers at Zara Dental?

Veneers are planned with Dr. Nisa Dadjoo, our prosthodontist.

Can I pay for veneers over time?

Yes. You can pay over time with Cherry and other lenders, and several accept an ITIN.