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Dental Veneers in Rockville MD

Complimentary

Veneers Consultation

For a limited time, this offer includes:

A $400 Value!

  • Exam & Consultation
  • Digital Smile Analysis
  • X-Rays

BONUS! You also get:

$1,000 OFF your treatment plan

No Interest Financing Available. Not Valid with Other Offers. Restrictions and Limitations Apply. Comprehensive Treatments over $5,000 only. Consultation Required for eligibility. *We DO NOT ACCEPT HMO Insurance, State Insurance, Medicaid/Medicare, or discount plans. Fees apply for services. 

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Offer Valid for Cases of 6 or More Veneers

Complimentary

Smile Design Evaluation

For a limited time, this offer includes:

A $400 Value!

  • Exam & Consultation
  • Digital Smile Analysis
  • X-Rays

BONUS! You also get:

$1,000 OFF your treatment plan

No Interest Financing Available. Not Valid with Other Offers. Restrictions and Limitations Apply. Comprehensive Treatments over $5,000 only. Consultation Required for eligibility. *We DO NOT ACCEPT HMO Insurance, State Insurance, Medicaid/Medicare, or discount plans. Fees apply for services. 

Book an Appointment Today

Complimentary

Smile Design Evaluation

For a limited time, this offer includes:

A $400 Value!

  • Exam & Consultation
  • Digital Smile Analysis
  • X-Rays

BONUS! You also get:

$1,000 OFF your

treatment plan

No Interest Financing Available. Not Valid with Other Offers. Restrictions and Limitations Apply. Comprehensive Treatments over $5,000 only. Consultation Required for eligibility. *We DO NOT ACCEPT HMO Insurance, State Insurance, Medicaid/Medicare, or discount plans. Fees apply for services. 

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One of the greatest things we experience at StarBrite Dental is watching a patient with imperfect teeth go from being a person who is afraid to smile to being a person who can’t seem to stop smiling. Among the procedures we use in helping people make that transformation is the application of veneers.


If the word sounds familiar, that’s because it is. Have you ever had a piece of furniture that featured a wood veneer? A dental veneer works on pretty much the same principle. Where a wood veneer puts a facing of quality, nicely finished wood over lesser quality wood or even particle board, a dental veneer puts a well-formed, healthy-looking surface on a malformed, broken, badly discolored or other imperfect tooth condition.


That’s where the comparison to wood veneers ends, by the way, since furniture veneers aren’t made of lab-engineered, medical grade materials. Let’s move on!

The Basics on Dental Veneers

Veneers are shells of porcelain (also called “ceramic”) that are engineered to fit over the front of your teeth and be cemented in place; in addition to changing the appearance of individual teeth, veneers can be used to compensate for poorly aligned teeth and gaps between teeth as well.. They’re the secret to many of the dazzling smiles you see in movies and on TV; in fact, veneers were first invented by a dentist who was looking for a way to give movie stars what might be called a “Hollywood-quality” smile.
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What “Porcelain" Means

Veneers can be made out of composite resin, but porcelain remains the most commonly used material. In case you’re wondering, when we speak of porcelain in dentistry, we’re not talking about tiling your teeth! The concept is similar, in that veneers are cemented over the surface of your teeth, but this isn’t the type of porcelain on your kitchen floor (or the kind in that nice tea set you picked up at an estate sale). Dental porcelain and dental cement/adhesives are medical-grade materials, engineered for strength and versatility in the transformation and protection of your teeth.
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What Our Patients Are Saying About Us

"Everyone at this office is so friendly! I got my Invisalign and veneers done here and my smile is beautiful now. Love the flexible appointment times. I work all the time and they are always able to accommodate me!"
- Vanorah D.
★★★★★
"I have been coming to dr. Seifi for over 5 years and have had several treatments including crowns, root canals and veneers. I always have a comfortable experience with professionals that are very friendly and help me feel relaxed during my treatments"
- Heidi P.
★★★★★
"I got my Invisalign and veneers done at this office with the incredible Dr. Maryam Seifi. I am truly blown away at the results of my treatment. I continue to come here for my cleanings and will be a life long patient of StarBrite."
- Roger I.
★★★★★
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When Dental Veneers Are Used

Some people are born with naturally beautiful smiles. Some people are born with smiles that, for one reason or other, simply don’t grow in as nicely as others. Perhaps their teeth are spaced unevenly or just aren’t shaped attractively. There might be some crowding or overlapping that don’t warrant the considerable investment of time that goes along with orthodontics—for them, veneers are a much quicker route to the smile they’re hoping for. And some people just do it to have whiter teeth. 

Of course, even those with naturally beautiful smiles can find themselves in an entirely different situation later on, due to tooth decay from poor dental hygiene, discoloration from smoking, damage from an accident—there are quite a few ways for once-perfect teeth to become much less than perfect.  

If your teeth were never in that “beautiful smile” category, or if you have somehow lost a once-attractive smile, contemporary cosmetic dentistry, such as the kind practiced here at StarBrite Dental has solutions for getting your smile where you want it to be—veneers among them.

Dental Trivia: Where Hollywood Got its Smile

Back in the Golden Age of Hollywood, not everyone who became a movie star came to town with a perfect, big-screen smile. At the request of the legendary makeup artist, Max Factor, a dentist named Charles Pincus developed a technique for putting ceramic covers over teeth. His were temporary “snap-on” veneers that had to be removed for eating and sleeping, but they made quite an impression on the silver screen and in publicity photos. They also paved the way for the state-of-the-art techniques we enjoy today. If you’re a fan of older movies, you’ve probably seen and enjoyed Dr. Pincus’ work. Ever hummed along to a musical number in a Shirley Temple movie? Pincus veneers are why little Shirley never seemed to be losing any baby teeth in her films. Judy Garland’s bright Kansas-girl smile in The Wizard of Oz was also a Pincus production (apparently, Judy had some gaps in her teeth). And don’t think it was only actresses whose smiles were tuned up by Charles Pincus. Top-billed men, the legendary Bob Hope among them, also owed their close-up-quality smiles to the good doctor.

The Emotional Benefit of Dental Veneers

Cracked, broken, discolored or poorly-shaped teeth are more than just an oral health concern. In addition to interfering with proper biting, chewing and speech, they can have a devastating effect on self-esteem and the ability to interact comfortably with others.

If you’re hesitant, or even embarrassed, to smile because of the appearance of your teeth, you’re depriving yourself of the opportunity to honestly and freely express your emotions. You’re also depriving others of the pleasure of your approval when they’ve said something that amuses you or makes you happy. In addition, it can be very easy to allow being dissatisfied with your smile to escalate into being dissatisfied with yourself. 

With the cosmetic dentistry options available today, there is no reason for you to be missing out on such an important part of self-expression as smiling. So, if you’re in that situation, if the condition of your teeth is having a negative effect on the way you relate to the people around you, please talk to us about achieving a bright, pleasant smile with custom-designed veneers.

We’ll be happy to provide a free veneers consultation, including x-rays, to help you find out if veneers are the solution you’ve been looking for in your search for a smile you won’t be self-conscious about showing. 

Complimentary Dental Veneers Consultation

Helping people explore and fully understand their options prior to treatment is an important part of our StarBrite Dental philosophy. Our free veneers consultation does that by including:

  • Complimentary x-rays
  • Overview of your current dental condition
  • Thorough explanation of veneer options

Please note that not everyone is a candidate for veneers. If your consultation reveals that veneers are not the right solution for you, we’ll assess your situation and offer a cosmetic dentistry alternative that will help you achieve an improved smile without veneers.

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What the Dental Veneers Process Is Like

Once you’ve decided to go with veneers, treatment begins with a series of precise measurements and careful attention to the shape of your face, the shading of your teeth and various other factors that your StarBrite dentist will take into account when sitting down to design your smile.

  • 1. Design

    That’s right, “design.” There is a perfect smile that your mouth was built for and our goal at StarBrite is make it a reality by creating a series of veneers that put your smile in perfect proportion with the rest of your face. Once you and your StarBrite dentist have agreed on a goal for your smile, the dental lab will be given specific instructions along with all of the measurements necessary to properly manufacture your veneers. In some cases, we may also send along a sketch of what the proportions should look like.

  • 2. Temporary veneers

    The next step is delivery of what are called "temps" or temporary veneers. These temporary veneers are made from a plastic material and made to match the final veneers. The purpose here is to allow you to see and feel what the final veneers product will be like and ensure proper shape, size and color.  Once satisfied with how they look, we move to the final step. 

  • 3. When veneers are ready

    When your veneers are ready and the lab delivers them to StarBrite, your next appointment will involve reshaping your teeth a bit to create a roughened surface that gives dental adhesives the room they need to work their best. Your dentist will also make sure each veneer will suit its intended position before proceeding.

  • 4. Placing veneers

    Your veneers will then be set in place using a medical grade bonding agent (also known as dental adhesive or dental cement) that is quick-hardened using a special curing light. After that, it’s time for your dentist to inspect the final results and give you a look at your brand-new smile.

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Mike Was a Patient Who Feared the Dentist

This was a case where we started out just trying to help a patient in pain. But in the end, our patient received not only a much healthier smile, but a much more pleasing one.
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A New Smile and a Happier Life for Forrest

One of our biggest wins at StarBrite is when we restore a patient’s smile while saving teeth another dentist told him were lost causes. Discover how we were able to help a patient with multiple damaged teeth come out smiling in this real-life story.
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Life With Dental Veneers

Like a lot of technology in the world of healthcare, veneers have come a long way. Where the first veneers were snap-on covers that needed to be removed for eating and sleeping, today’s veneers are cemented in place and intended to last for many years.

That does not, however, mean your teeth are magically, or technologically, protected from decay. The teeth behind your veneers will still need the same level of attention they always have: 
  • Take care of your teeth and gums

    The teeth your veneers are sitting on are still subject to decay, so you’ll still need to maintain a regular and thorough regimen of brushing and flossing. Use only a soft toothbrush to avoid damaging the finish on your veneers, along with a gentle, non-abrasive toothpaste. Your StarBrite dental hygienist will be glad to provide some brand recommendations.

  • Break tooth-unfriendly habits

    Better to break a habit than a veneer. Any habit that is bad for a natural tooth is bad for a veneer, as well. If you tend to chew on ice, nibble pens and pencils or bite your fingernails, please stop. Porcelain veneers are strong, but since habits like those can damage even a strong natural tooth, they’re dangerous for veneers, too.

  • Avoid beverages that stain

    This one isn’t intended to take the fun out of life, it’s just a reality when you wear dental veneers. While porcelain veneers tend to be stain resistant, the dental adhesives use to hold them in place are not; the adhesive around the edges of a veneer can be stained by drinks such as coffee, tea and soda. If your veneers are made of composite resin, there is a higher risk of staining the actual veneers themselves. Using a straw when drinking is a smart idea (and yes, there are such things as straws made for drinking hot beverages). 

  • Don’t smoke

    Besides the fact that smoking is a well-known dangerous habit, have you ever seen the unattractive shade of yellow that cigarette smoke can put into white ceiling paint over time? It can do the same thing to your teeth, which means it can also change the color of your veneers.

We’ve been through a lot information here, but don’t worry. When you visit us for your complimentary veneers consultation, we’ll be glad to go over each and every detail in person!

Quick Q&A on Dental Veneers

  • Are veneers ever made of anything other than porcelain?

    Dental veneers can also be made from composite resin. While less costly than porcelain veneers, there are trade-offs with regard to their overall appearance when compared to porcelain veneers. Your StarBrite dentist will discuss all of your veneer options with you.

  • What are Lumineers?

    Lumineers are a particular brand of dental veneer, known for their ultra-thin structure. While they are porcelain, they are made from a proprietary form of porcelain. DaVinci is another popular brand you may hear about.

  • Does getting veneers hurt?

    Keeping you comfortable, whatever the procedure, is always top of mind at StarBrite Dental. While there is nothing inherently painful about the process of measuring for and applying veneers, we recommend numbing the area around the teeth to avoid any sensitivity you might have to dental work, in general. After your veneers have been applied, you may notice some soreness in your gums.

  • How long do veneers last?

    The lifespan of veneers has a lot to do with your lifestyle and how much pressure you’ll be putting on them over time, but you should expect about 10 years from a veneer under average conditions. Keep in mind that veneers can chip and crack just like natural teeth, so if your lifestyle puts your natural teeth in danger of damage (e.g., if you play a sport in which mouth trauma is likely), you may shorten the lifespan of your veneer.

  • Are there alternatives to veneers?

    Absolutely. For instance, depending on the condition of the teeth in question, we may forego the idea of using veneers in favor of “composite bonding.” That’s a process by which a composite resin material is pressed into cracks and evened out to create a smooth and restored surface on the damaged tooth. Just as dental veneers, in general, operate on the same principle as wood veneers on furniture (as mentioned above), bonding operates on the same principle as patching a wall before painting it; fissures and cracks are filled with a material that hardens and is then smoothed out to create an even surface (NOTE: Even if you are very handy around the house, please do not try this at home).

Read More About Dental Veneers in Our Blogs

By StarBrite Dental 03 Mar, 2019
Patient success with veneers at StarBrite Dental. Sometimes, a patient comes to us with a request to resolve a problem and discovers that the answer is much simpler and faster than they expect!
By StarBrite Dental 17 Apr, 2018
A cosmetic dentistry before and after success story from an actual patient of StarBrite Dental in Rockville, MD.
By StarBrite Dental 09 Apr, 2018
The beautiful smile you’ve been wishing for can be yours in just a couple of weeks with veneers. Call StarBrite Dental for a consultation so we can get you started.
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