Veneers in Timonium, near Baltimore

Dental veneers are thin, translucent shells, usually made of porcelain, that are bonded directly to the front of your teeth. They are a conservative way to improve gaps, chips, discolored or stained teeth and crooked teeth, and can make your smile look more even, straighter and whiter.

Options include DURAthin, Lumineers, conventional porcelain veneers and composite veneers. Thin veneer brands are made of the same materials, so what matters most is the experience, skill and artistic eye behind the design of each veneer. See prepless veneers.

Yes. Ultra-thin porcelain stays naturally translucent and shiny, like natural enamel, even once bonded. Dr. Haywood insists on a natural, never-fake look, and your smile evaluation on the imaging computer helps define the smile you are picturing before treatment starts. See how cosmetic imaging works.

A veneer can be as thin as a contact lens. It partially wraps around each tooth like a suit of armor, protecting and strengthening it, and unlike traditional veneers or crowns it does not require grinding down the entire tooth.

With appropriate home care and professional care at the office, veneers can last for decades. Porcelain resists stains better than natural teeth or composite. Teeth should never be used to open objects or cut things, and the way you care for your smile is the best predictor of how long it lasts.

If a veneer is damaged accidentally, it can typically be corrected easily. Veneers are warrantied for one full year, no questions asked.

Direct bonded veneers are made of composite resin matched to your teeth and hand-sculpted on the spot, often in a single visit. They are often the most conservative cosmetic option and serve the same purpose as porcelain, but have a shorter lifespan of 8–10 years on average. Learn about dental bonding.

Every case is unique, so your fee is set after an assessment. Porcelain generally costs more than resin bonding, but it looks more natural, doesn’t break as easily and won’t stain or wear. Payment options, financing and pre-payment discounts are available, and staging treatment can help if you use a flex spending account. See financing options.

Bite protection is recommended for any cosmetic treatment to protect your investment. It also helps to limit staining foods, whiten your teeth routinely and keep up with home care and professional visits.

Baltimore patients are welcome at the Timonium office, a short drive north of the city at Timonium Green, 108 W Timonium Rd, Ste 200. From York Rd, turn onto Timonium Rd, then right onto Greenspring Dr and take the first left into the parking lot. Your consultation, test-drive set and final veneers all happen in this one office.

108 W Timonium Rd, Ste 200, Timonium, MD 21093, serving Timonium, Towson, Pikesville, Baltimore and the surrounding communities. New patients are welcome. The practice is out of network with insurance companies: you pay at the time of service and the office files the paperwork on your behalf for maximum reimbursement. HSA and flex plans are welcome, and financing is available through CareCredit and Cherry. See financing options.