(727) 531-4462Porcelain veneers, conservatively done.
Hand-shaded porcelain veneers for chipped, worn, gapped, or discolored front teeth, placed by Dr. Craig Baker, an AACD member. Conservative preparation that removes only what the case requires.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Craig Baker, DMD · General Dentist · AACD Member · Last reviewed Care covered.
What veneers correct
Veneers address chipped or worn edges, permanent discoloration that will not whiten, small gaps, and teeth that are slightly crooked or misshapen. They are a front-of-smile solution, not a fix for heavy decay or bite problems.
Conservative preparation
A veneer requires reshaping a thin layer of enamel so the shell sits flush. Dr. Baker removes only what the case needs; in some situations minimal-prep veneers are possible, which we confirm at the consultation.
Hand-shaded porcelain
Each veneer is layered and shaded to match surrounding teeth in color and translucency. A single veneer next to natural teeth is the hardest case to blend, and it is exactly the kind of match AACD training is built around.
The process, step by step
A consultation and digital preview map the plan. A preparation and impression visit follows, the lab fabricates the veneers, and a placement visit bonds them. Most cases run two visits over about two weeks.
Longevity and durability
Well-placed, well-maintained porcelain veneers commonly last ten to fifteen years. Bruxism without a nightguard, biting hard objects, and untreated gum disease are the habits that shorten that lifespan.
Caring for veneers
Veneers are cleaned like natural teeth: brush, floss, and keep regular hygiene visits. A nightguard protects them if you grind, and avoiding ice and hard candy prevents chips at the edges.
The team behind the work.
Dr. Craig Baker, a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, plans and places porcelain veneers at the Safety Harbor office. For cases that also involve the gumline, such as a gum lift or crown lengthening, Dr. Cecilia Perera, a board-certified periodontist, coordinates the tissue work.
Explore cosmetic dentistry.
Veneers are one piece of the picture. Whitening, bonding, and full smile makeovers complete the cosmetic options at the Safety Harbor practice. A consultation maps the right combination for your goals.
Questions we hear often.
How long do porcelain veneers last?
Properly placed and maintained veneers typically last ten to fifteen years. The habits that shorten that are grinding without a nightguard, biting hard objects, and untreated gum disease.
Do veneers require removing a lot of tooth?
No. Veneers need a thin layer of enamel reshaped so they sit flush. Dr. Baker removes only what the case requires, and some situations allow minimal-prep veneers, which we confirm at the consultation.
How many visits do veneers take?
Most cases are two visits over about two weeks: one to prepare and take impressions, and one to bond the finished veneers after the lab fabricates them.
Will one veneer match my other teeth?
Matching a single veneer to natural neighbors is the most demanding cosmetic case. Dr. Baker shades and layers the porcelain specifically to blend, which is the kind of work his AACD training focuses on.
Are veneers or whitening the right choice for me?
If your teeth are healthy and stained, whitening is the more conservative first step. Veneers make sense for chips, permanent discoloration, small gaps, or shape concerns. A consultation sorts out which fits your goals.
Serving Clearwater, Palm Harbor & the Pinellas coast.
Our office is in downtown Safety Harbor, a short drive from Clearwater, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Oldsmar, and Westchase. Patients come from across Pinellas County for specialist care they would otherwise be referred out of town for.
Let’s get you in the chair.
Call (727) 531-4462 or request a visit online. We will verify insurance and email you the new-patient paperwork before your first appointment.
Safety Harbor, FL 34695
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