Veneers in New Bern

In most patients veneers last for around 10 years, but you can prolong this with the proper care and maintenance.

To take care of your veneers, you should follow a healthy oral hygiene routine. This includes brushing your teeth twice a day and flossing at least once a day. In addition, make sure you visit Dr. McGowen regularly for your routine dental cleanings. These things will keep your veneer from getting worn down excessively and keep it clean and bright.

It’s also smart to avoid biting into especially crunchy or hard foods with your veneers. Make sure to chew with your back teeth to avoid damaging your veneer.

Veneers are very similar to dental crowns, but there are some key differences.
Veneers are a cosmetic appliance designed to restore the appearance of your teeth. They slot over the front of your teeth, but don’t provide any functional support.

Crowns are another form of customized dental appliance that slots over a damaged tooth. The difference lies in the utility of crowns. A crown aims to replace your natural tooth’s chewing surface, maintaining or even enhancing its functionality.

We install crowns on damaged teeth, especially ones that have cracks or fractures. Left unchecked, these teeth can cause pain and run the risk of becoming infected. Crowns protect the tooth from further damage and hide any cosmetic issues as well.

A veneer, on the other hand, is better suited if your tooth concerns are purely cosmetic. Not sure which option is best for you? Just visit us for a consultation and we’ll examine your mouth to determine which option might be best for you.

Veneers are a permanent fixture in your teeth after installation. They will last for years until they break down enough that we need to replace them. Then you can visit Evolve Dentistry for new veneers in New Bern!

If you have many discolored teeth, it may be impractical to get veneers for every issue. Instead, we recommend using our teeth whitening services first! We use Opalescence Go products for our teeth whitening. With this system, you can visit us for treatment or use a special take-home kit to apply the whitening agent to your teeth.

After 10 whitening sessions, you can see comprehensive improvements to all of your teeth. Opalescence Go uses a hydrogen peroxide solution to target stains and dullness across all of your teeth. This chemical reaction is predictable and dependable to provide ideal results with every session.

Not sure if teeth whitening is the right answer for you? Just visit Dr. McGowen for a consultation. She’ll examine your teeth and talk through your aesthetic goals to determine which treatment plan is best for you.

For more comprehensive concerns, we may even recommend a complete smile makeover. With this versatile service, Dr. McGowen will create a complete treatment plan using a combination of our restorative and cosmetic treatments to totally revive your smile.

Sealants are very subtle and dry tooth-colored after they’ve been applied, so they won’t impact the appearance of your teeth at all! Plus, having sealants helps to prevent staining in the grooves of your teeth.