Considering Porcelain Teeth? A Dentist Explains Veneers! [Video Guide]

You may have seen a social media post showing a dramatic before-and-after “porcelain teeth” makeover. They’re actually referring to veneers, which cover the front of your natural teeth to enhance their appearance. When social posts focus so heavily on the cosmetic benefits of this smile makeover, it can be easy to overlook the skill involved in a high-quality veneer makeover. After all, they’re a permanent choice that irreversibly alters the natural tooth structure.

When you want porcelain teeth that look beautiful for years to come, trust your smile with Winston-Salem’s cosmetic dentist: Dr. Matthew Keider. He applies his decades of experience in cosmetic and restorative dentistry to deliver a lasting, dazzling veneer makeover!

Porcelain Teeth Explained

Veneers are essentially thin porcelain shells bonded to the front of the teeth in your smile line, similar to how an acrylic fingernail covers a natural nail. You’ve likely seen other folks show off their smile transformation pics online, but how might porcelain teeth upgrade your smile?

Dr. Keider recommends veneers for patients interested in targeted improvements in their teeth. A veneer-based treatment can:

• Improve color and brightness: conceal deep stains or uneven coloring that doesn’t respond to teeth whitening.
• Adjust shape and size: create a uniform look among small, worn, or uneven teeth.
• Close gaps and alignment issues: fill in small spaces and mimic alignment without braces.
• Disguise surface damage and wear: cover chips, cracks, and surface erosion.

Depending on your goals, treatment could be as simple as improving a single tooth or as comprehensive as enhancing all of the teeth in your smile line.

When you first learn about porcelain teeth, you might think they’re completely non-invasive, or that the dentist you choose doesn’t matter. But the process of placing veneers involves permanent changes to the teeth, which are best performed by a skilled cosmetic dentist like Dr. Keider.

To prepare the teeth, he makes room for the ceramic shell to fit snugly on top of the natural tooth. This typically means he shaves off a portion of healthy enamel, an irreversible step. Then he bonds the veneer to the front surface of the tooth. The result is a tooth that features the ideal color and shape.

When performed by an experienced dentist, veneers dramatically improve the look of your smile with lasting results.

Preview Your Custom Veneers

When Dr. Keider works to enhance a smile, he doesn’t just expect your trust; he earns it. He involves you in your custom smile design from start to finish, adjusting the makeover based on your input before placing the veneers.

To develop your treatment, he takes a digital scan of your smile and impressions of your teeth. Then, he renders a complete 3D model of your smile before and after your makeover for you to review. If there’s anything you don’t like, he makes changes accordingly.

Only once you’re fully happy will he move on to the next phase, duplicating the results on your real teeth.

Veneers are a serious commitment, and Dr. Keider won’t leave you guessing about whether your dream smile will come true. He pulls back the curtain and puts you in control of your makeover.

Are Veneers Right for Your Smile?

Veneers are not a one-size-fits-all solution. Even when they’re not ideal, Dr. Keider can still identify solutions to enhance your look.

To qualify for veneers, your teeth must be otherwise healthy and structurally sound. If your teeth have extensive decay, porcelain teeth may not be the best. Instead, Dr. Keider might recommend crowns to mend damage or dental implants to replace teeth that are too worn to repair.

If you want to create the appearance of straighter teeth, veneers only work when the misalignment is minor and cosmetic. More significant issues can cause bite issues and discomfort. In these cases, Dr. Keider may recommend Invisalign® to straighten your smile.

Perhaps you like the shape of your teeth and mainly want to improve color. In that case, Dr. Keider might recommend teeth whitening or non-invasive veneers, which are sold under the name brand Lumineers®. It’s possible to place these veneers without removing any healthy enamel, meaning they’re reversible in many cases.

Whether he recommends veneers or another custom smile makeover, Dr. Keider will ensure you’re happy with the results that best fit your smile. When you come in for a consultation, he will help you understand the best path to a smile makeover.

Book a Consultation for Porcelain Teeth in Winston-Salem

Social media often portrays “porcelain teeth” as a simple cosmetic upgrade. In reality, veneers are a permanent treatment that requires careful planning. When done well, they can refine color, shape, and surface damage to a single tooth or your entire smile. Because the process is irreversible, choosing an experienced provider matters. Dr. Matthew Keider takes a patient-first approach, using previews to design your outcome before any tooth preparation begins.

He’ll also explain when another option makes more sense. Alternatives like crowns, implants, orthodontics, or whitening may better suit your needs.

Dr. Keider doesn’t use the term “cosmetic dentist” to describe himself because he always aims to deliver beautiful results. When you want a striking smile upgrade with results that last, schedule a consultation to explore your options.