By: Dr. Elizabeth Eggert
If you’ve ever dreamed of achieving a stunning, confident smile, porcelain veneers may be the perfect solution—and they’ve come a long way in the past two decades. Veneers, which are thin shells bonded to the front of your teeth, were once limited in both material and appearance. But thanks to advances in dental technology and materials, veneers today look more natural, last longer, and require less alteration to your natural tooth structure than they did 20 years ago.
In the early 2000s, veneers were typically made from composite resin or early-generation porcelain. While these materials offered cosmetic improvements, they were often thicker, more opaque, and not as durable. Today, modern veneers are typically crafted from advanced porcelain materials like lithium disilicate (often branded as emax). This material provides superior strength, lifelike translucency, and longevity—meaning your smile looks more natural and can last well over a decade with proper care.
Choosing veneers can offer you many benefits beyond just esthetics. Veneers can correct a variety of dental issues, including discoloration, chips, gaps, misalignment, and worn teeth. They’re custom-made to match your ideal tooth shape and shade, allowing you to design the smile you’ve always wanted. Plus, modern techniques allow for minimal tooth reduction, preserving more of your natural tooth structure than ever before.
It’s no surprise that many celebrities have turned to veneers to perfect their smiles. Stars like Tom Cruise, Miley Cyrus, and Zac Efron are known to have undergone smile makeovers that included at least some veneers. These transformations have made veneers a popular option not just for the rich and famous, but for anyone looking to boost their confidence and improve their appearance. Whether you’re prepping for a wedding, an important presentation, or just want to love your smile more, veneers offer a dramatic yet natural-looking upgrade.
How Eggert Family Dentistry Can Help
At Eggert Family Dentistry in North Oaks, MN, Dr. Elizabeth Eggert and Dr. Jeff Eggert specialize in transforming lives with cosmetic treatments like porcelain veneers. They take a comprehensive, personalized approach to ensure your new smile complements your facial features, personality, and oral health goals. Their expertise and attention to detail have helped countless patients achieve beautiful, functional results they can be proud of.
If you’re considering a smile transformation, now is the perfect time to explore what veneers can do for you. Many patients who come in hoping for a Tom Cruise–level transformation leave with a boost in confidence, better function, and lasting esthetic results. With advancements in materials and techniques, and the skilled hands of the team at Eggert Family Dentistry, you can experience the life-changing confidence of a flawless smile with minimal reduction to your natural teeth. Schedule a consultation today and take the first step toward becoming the best version of yourself—starting with your smile.
If you’re inspired by what Tom Cruise, Miley Cyrus, and Zac Efron achieved, imagine what the personalized expertise and attention at Eggert Family Dentistry can do for you. Whether you’re dealing with slight misalignment, discoloration, spacing, or simply want to enhance your smile, veneers combined with a tailored treatment plan—just like theirs—could be your path to a transformation. Call us today at 651-482-8412 so we can help YOU shine too!