Love, love, love Dr Wiitala and my hygienist, Andrea. They are the best! I don’t even mind going to the dentist anymore, and that’s saying a lot. Whole staff is amazing!
Veneers, also known as lumineers, are custom-made thin porcelain shells that enhance the color and alignment of your teeth for a youthful smile. At our Scottsdale practice, our dentists ensure a personalized fit, allowing you to choose the size, shape, and color that suits you best.
Veneers are used to fix the following problems and more:
Dental veneers (porcelain veneers) are bonded to the front of a patient’s teeth, changing the color, shape, size or length. Our Arizona dentists can custom-make veneers from porcelain. The veneers are durable, stain resistant and feel like natural teeth.
Are your teeth yellow, stained, cracked or crooked? Let Dr. Wiitala take a look and see if Veneers or Lumineers are right for you. Each patient is completely different and therefore needs a custom approach to get the cosmetic result they are looking for. During the consultation with Dr. Wiitala, with his guidance, you select the size, shape, and color that’s best for you. You will also discuss the best and most comfortable treatment for you.
Dr. Wiitala offers two types of veneers:
Porcelain veneers typically resist stains better than resin veneers while also resembling natural teeth more accurately. In addition, the porcelain veneers our Scottsdale dentists apply will provide both strength and resilience comparable to a patient’s natural tooth enamel.
As long as your teeth and oral health are good, pretty much anyone is a good candidate to improve his or her smile with porcelain or resin veneers. They cover all kinds of aesthetic issues with your teeth.
You need to understand that veneers are not a one-and-done procedure. Because Dr. Wiitala needs to remove some of your tooth enamel to make room for the veneers, these teeth will always need to be covered with a veneer or a crown.
It’s important to note that dental veneers are only a cosmetic solution to imperfections with your teeth; they don’t address oral health problems such as decay. Issues such as gum disease, decay, or a deep crack that endangers a tooth need to be taken care of before veneers can be applied.
Dental veneers require two appointments with Dr. Wiitala. We start with a thorough cleaning. We may opt to perform some whitening if your teeth are stained from coffee and the like; this will return them to their natural color. To match that natural color, Dr. Wiitala uses a shade guide to determine the veneer color.
Next, we prepare your teeth for the veneers. To do this, Dr. Wiitala shaves a tiny amount of the enamel from the front of the teeth (from 0.3 mm to 0.5 mm). This makes room for the veneers on the front side of each tooth. When this process is complete, we take impressions of your teeth and send these off to the dental lab for the fabrication of your custom veneers. In most cases, this takes around two weeks. In the meantime, Dr. Wiitala will attach temporary veneers to your teeth to protect them.
When your veneers arrive at our office, you return for your second appointment. Once satisfied with the fit, the veneers are permanently cemented onto your teeth. You can use them immediately.
“I have excellent experiences during my visits with Dr. Wiitala. The work is second to none and the fee is reasonable.” – Steve Bui
The health of your teeth holding the veneers affects their longevity. If you practice good home hygiene and keep your twice-yearly professional cleanings and exams with Dr. Wiitala, your veneers will last for their expected lifespans.
Porcelain veneers can last from 12-25 years. They are highly resistant to staining and are very strong.
The cost of your veneers varies according to how many teeth they are being applied to. Porcelain veneers usually cost about double what other veneers do, but they also last twice as long. We will discuss what your veneers will cost once Dr. Wiitala considers your unique situation.
Dental veneers are considered a very low-risk procedure. The main risk is for permanent sensitivity to hot and cold. This is very rare. Usually any sensitivity passes in a few weeks.
You do need to remember that the teeth with veneers will always need to have veneers (or a crown), however. This process is not reversible because some of the enamel is removed to make room for the veneer. Without a veneer covering the tooth, it is susceptible to decay and damage.
Custom Smile Design with your vision and Dr. Wiitala guidance we customize the new look of your teeth, every detail from size shape and color. With the use of a digital scan or impressions we design and shape to your liking a smile that fits your specific needs. Schedule a consultation to start.
Love, love, love Dr Wiitala and my hygienist, Andrea. They are the best! I don’t even mind going to the dentist anymore, and that’s saying a lot. Whole staff is amazing!
Excellent service. Caring, professional, friendly and excellent skills. I travel from Portland Or to see Dr Wiitala and his team. They are the best. Highly recommend Dr Wiitala and his team.
Dr. Wiitala and his staff definitely deserve five stars or more! The friendliness and professionalism shown by everyone in this office is amazing! I would have no hesitation in recommending them for your dental needs
never thought I would say I really enjoyed a visit to the dentist but here I am. These guys are amazing‼️ Totally professional and yet friendly and accommodating. So thankful a friend recommended me to them. Now I am recommending them😃 Thank you guys, Sadie, Lindsey, Dr. Wiitala and entire team for a job well done 👍
As usual, Dr Wiitala provided superlative dental care. Should be in TOP DOCS of Phoenix! Always efficient, knowledgeable, and professional.
The dentist Eric Wiitala and the office staff are excellent. Friendly, making sure the customer is comfortable and very professional staffers. They are honest and thorough.
Dr. Wiitala, Andrea the hygienist, and staff, were all amazing! I had such a pleasant experience! After a change of insurance and a move, it took a while to find a dental office that I actually look forward to coming back to regularly. lucky to have found this gem of an office!
Great staff and Dr. Wiitala is very professional and personable
Dr Wiitala and his staff are the best – friendly, professional and knowledgeable. My family has been going to Dr Wiitala for a decade or more. It’s the best dental office ever.
Professional, excellent experience as always. Dental hygienist, Andrea thoroughly cleaned my teeth and Dr. Wiitala identified filling in need of repair before it would become a major problem down the road. This is reason I’ve been a client of Dr. Wiitala for 15+ years.