Veneers in Zionsville, IN
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Veneers are thin, custom-made shells crafted from porcelain or composite resin, designed to cover the front surface of teeth. They are the quintessence of cosmetic dentistry, offering a transformative solution for a range of dental imperfections. With veneers, achieving a flawless, durable smile is not just possible—it's within reach.
What Veneers Treat
Veneers offer a durable, natural-looking way to enhance your smile and boost your confidence with minimal invasiveness. We use them to treat:
- Discoloration: Effectively treats teeth stained or discolored beyond the reach of whitening treatments.
- Chips and Minor Fractures: Conceals and protects chipped or slightly damaged teeth, restoring their appearance.
- Uneven Shapes: Corrects teeth that are uneven or irregularly shaped, offering a more uniform look.
- Gaps: Fills in unsightly spaces between teeth, promoting a more cohesive smile.
- Short Teeth: Lengthens teeth that appear too short, contributing to a more balanced smile.
- Misalignment: Provides a solution for minor misalignments, creating the illusion of perfectly aligned teeth without the need for orthodontics.
Veneers vs. Lumineers: Understanding Your Options
At Midwest Dental Specialists, we offer both traditional veneers and Lumineers, providing tailored solutions based on your specific needs and preferences. While both options aim to enhance your smile, understanding their differences is key to making an informed decision.
Veneers: Traditional porcelain veneers are renowned for their durability and transformative results. They typically require some preparation of the tooth surface, ensuring a perfect fit and natural look. This process involves removing a small amount of enamel to accommodate the veneer, a step that is irreversible but results in a stunning, long-lasting smile makeover.
Lumineers: As a thinner and less invasive alternative to traditional veneers, Lumineers can often be applied without removing any tooth enamel, preserving your natural teeth's integrity. They are ideal for patients seeking a significant aesthetic improvement with minimal dental work. However, it's important to note that Lumineers may not be suitable for correcting more pronounced dental issues.
The Process of Getting Veneers
Your journey to a beautiful, confident smile starts here. With veneers from Midwest Dental Specialists, you can achieve the transformative results you've always desired with a procedure that's tailored to you. Our process includes:
Personalized Consultation
Custom Design
Preparation and Application
Final Adjustments
Tailored Solutions Beyond Traditional Treatments
While clear aligners and crowns offer solutions for orthodontic corrections and damaged teeth, veneers provide a unique, less invasive path to a perfect smile. They allow for a quicker transformation compared to the gradual process of aligners and offer a cosmetic focus that crowns, primarily used for repair, simply can't match.
The Benefits of Choosing Veneers
- Aesthetically Pleasing: Veneers provide a natural tooth appearance unmatched by other treatments, seamlessly blending with your existing teeth for a radiant, uniform smile.
- Minimally Invasive: Unlike crowns, which require significant reshaping of your natural tooth, veneers need minimal alteration, preserving more of your tooth structure.
- Stain Resistance: Porcelain veneers resist stains from coffee, tea, and smoking, making them an excellent long-term solution for a bright smile.
- Versatility: Veneers address multiple cosmetic issues at once, from color and shape to spacing and size, eliminating the need for more invasive procedures
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do veneers cost?
The cost of veneers varies depending on the material chosen (porcelain, composite, or Lumineers) and the number of teeth being treated. While veneers can be an investment, many find the transformative effect on their smile and confidence to be well worth the cost. Flexible financing options are available to help manage the expense.
Can anyone get veneers?
Most people are eligible for veneers, but a dental consultation is necessary to determine if they are the best option for your specific needs. Conditions like severe tooth decay, gum disease, or insufficient tooth structure may need to be addressed before veneers can be considered.
Do veneers require special care?
Veneers do not require special care beyond regular brushing, flossing, and dental check-ups. However, it's recommended to avoid using your teeth to open packages, biting directly into very hard foods, or anything else that could damage them.
Are veneers reversible?
Porcelain veneers and Lumineers are not considered reversible since some tooth enamel is usually removed to place them. Composite veneers are more reversible or easier to replace due to the minimal preparation required.
How long do veneers last?
Porcelain veneers typically last between 10 to 15 years, while composite veneers may need to be replaced sooner, usually around 5 to 7 years. The lifespan of your veneers can be extended with proper care, including good oral hygiene practices and regular dental check-ups.
What are Lumineers, and how do they differ from traditional veneers?
Lumineers are a type of ultra-thin porcelain veneer that requires minimal to no tooth surface removal before application. They offer a less invasive option for improving your smile, preserving more of your natural tooth structure compared to traditional veneers.
What is the difference between porcelain veneers and composite veneers?
Porcelain veneers are custom-made and offer a natural, translucent look that closely mimics real teeth. They are durable and resist stains better than composite veneers. Composite veneers are made from a tooth-colored resin applied layer by layer to the tooth surface and can be done in a single visit, offering a more cost-effective solution but may not last as long as porcelain veneers.
What are veneers?
Veneers are thin shells designed to cover the front surface of teeth, improving their appearance. They can be made from porcelain or composite materials and are bonded to your teeth to change their color, shape, size, or length.
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Dr. Mariana Mambrini Soldatelli
With a warm smile and a passion fortransformative dental care, Dr. Mariana Soldatelli is not just a dentist; she'sa part of a family deeply rooted in the world of dentistry. From her mother toher sister and husband, they each bring their unique dental specialty to thetable, making dental discussions a family affair.
Dr. Soldatelli's journey in dentistry began atthe ULBRA-RS School of Dentistry in Brazil, where she earned her DDS in 2006.Her commitment to excellence didn’t stop there. In 2008, she completed apost-graduate program in Prosthodontics at the same university, a field whereart meets science in the creation of beautiful smiles.
Ever the lifelong learner, Dr. Soldatelli has traveledboth nationally and internationally, immersing herself in continuous educationcourses and advanced programs. Her dedication to mastering the art ofrestorative and esthetic dentistry has given her a unique perspective onintegrated treatment planning, esthetics, and implant-supported restorations.
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Dr. Soldatelli's career is a testament to herdedication to the functional and aesthetic rehabilitation of adult patients.She has honed her skills in an interdisciplinary clinic setting, workingalongside various specialists. Her expertise spans comprehensive treatmentplanning, including Digital Smile Design, clinical photography, and detailedcollaboration with dental technicians. She's particularly skilled in restoringimplants, managing everything from immediate loading of single implants tocomplex full arch cases, always with an eye for esthetic perfection.
In 2017, Dr. Soldatelli brought her talents toIndiana, where she further expanded her expertise with a residency inProsthodontics at IUSD, completed in 2022. This experience enabled her toembrace the most modern digital workflows and treat a diverse range of patientneeds in Oral Rehabilitation and Esthetics. Her academic excellence wasrecognized through multiple awards, including the prestigious JFJ Society -2020 Lester Furnas Scholarship for the highest GPA during her residency, the2022 JFJ Scholarship Award, and the JFJ Society - 2022 Russel Winfield LehmanScholarship.
Beyond her clinical and academic pursuits, Dr.Soldatelli is an active member of the ITI – International Team forImplantology, the Women International Network, and the American College ofProsthodontics. These memberships reflect her commitment to staying at theforefront of her field and connecting with peers globally.
At the heart of Dr. Soldatelli’s practice is acommitment to excellence in patient care, adopting a conservative yetintegrated approach. She strives for the best outcomes with a focus onlong-term prognosis, ensuring every patient leaves with a smile that is notonly beautiful but lasting. With Dr. Soldatelli, you're not just getting atreatment; you're getting a partner in your dental health journey.
Dr. Justin J. Villanueva
I grew up in a dental family in the west suburbs of Chicago. I knew as a child that I was either going to be a dentist or join the army. In my first semester of college, 9/11 happened, so I put my schooling aside and enlisted into the U.S. Army. I spent three years in the army and was honorably medically discharged due to injuries I sustained while in combat. This put my dental career on hold for a while, but I was able to work in the dental field for about eight years before I was able to go to dental school. During that time, I married my junior high school sweetheart, Jaime, and we had two beautiful daughters, Rylan and Reese.
l attended Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine in Downers Grove, Illinois, my hometown! My wife and l also had our third child, our baby boy Roman. My father unexpectedly passed away in my final years of dental school, and I inherited his private practice office. I then came to Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis to complete my residency in periodontics. I’ve had the privilege and honor to travel and work with the greatest and most world-renowned dental implant surgeons and restorative specialists from Switzerland, Australia, Japan, Brazil, and, of course, the U.S.
During my residency, we had an unplanned Hoosier blessing, our most dramatic daughter, Raegan. We never thought we would leave our hometown and Chicago family, but the Indiana community has given us such a home feel that we decided to make our lives here. Jaime was a grade school teacher prior to having children, and she often says, “This is what a community is supposed to be like.”
I don't really have “free time,” but if I did, I imagine I would spend it with family, traveling and napping on the nicest beaches on earth. I'm an avid football fan. I do like the Colts, and while I probably shouldn't admit this, I'm a die-hard Chicago Bears fan, and that will not fade with time! The 2006 Super Bowl against the Colts still hurts a little, although I am glad Peyton Manning was able to get his ring here. I look forward to this next chapter of my life and the opportunity to serve this community for many years to come!
More about Dr. Villanueva
EDUCATION:
- 2019: Indiana University School of Dentistry, M.S.D.
- 2019: Indiana University School of Dentistry, Specialty Certificate in Periodontics and Dental Implant Surgery
- 2016: Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine — Illinois, D.M.D.
- 2012: Benedictine University, B.S. in Health Sciences
- 2005: Ross-Hulman Institute of Technology, D.H.L.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
- American Dental Association
- Indiana Dental Association
- Illinois State Dental Society
- Chicago Dental Society — West Suburban Branch
- American Academy of Periodontology
- Midwest Society of Periodontology