Cover chips, stains, and small gaps with custom porcelain and composite veneers from our Armitage Avenue team.
A chipped front tooth or a stain that whitening never touched can make you think twice before every smile. Small flaws like these sit right where everyone looks, and they rarely fade on their own. Dental veneers cover them with thin, custom shells, giving you a brighter, more even smile while your natural teeth stay in place underneath.
Cityview Dental Arts, Dental Group of Chicago’s Bucktown office on Armitage Avenue, designs and places veneers as part of our cosmetic dentistry in Bucktown. From your first consultation to the day your veneers are bonded, your care stays with one team in one familiar office.
Veneers are thin shells of porcelain or tooth-colored composite resin bonded to the front surface of your teeth. They can change the color, shape, length, or spacing of the teeth people see when you smile, while the natural tooth underneath keeps doing the work of biting and chewing.
Well-made porcelain veneers can hold up for many years. According to a 2021 systematic review in the Journal of Clinical Medicine, which pooled 25 studies covering about 6,500 porcelain veneers, the estimated 10-year survival rate was 95.5%. Good home care and regular checkups help your veneers stay strong and attractive over time.
Dr. Bock founded Cityview Dental Arts and continues to treat patients from the Bucktown office today. His long history in the neighborhood means many patients have trusted him with their care for years, now backed by the resources of Dental Group of Chicago.
Veneers are often recommended for front teeth that need more than whitening but less than a full crown. Our Bucktown dentists may suggest them for concerns like these.
Veneers may not be the best fit for teeth with large cavities, weakened structure, or heavy grinding, and dental crowns in Bucktown may protect those teeth better. If your teeth are crowded or crooked, Invisalign in Bucktown may be a better first step.
We offer two types of veneers, and the right choice depends on your goals, your budget, and how long you want the results to last.
Porcelain is a strong ceramic that resists staining and reflects light much like natural enamel. Each shell is custom-made in a dental lab, which takes a little more time but typically gives the most lifelike and longest-lasting result.
Composite veneers are shaped directly on your teeth using tooth-colored resin, often in a single visit. They usually cost less and are simple to repair, though they can pick up stains more easily than porcelain and may need touch-ups sooner.
Porcelain veneers usually take two to three visits from consultation to final placement.
Our team examines your teeth and gums, takes digital scans, and talks with you about the shade and shape you want. If you would like a brighter overall smile, teeth whitening in Bucktown can come first so your veneers are matched to your new shade.
The teeth are numbed, and a very thin layer of enamel, typically about half a millimeter, is removed so each veneer sits flush. New scans go to the lab, and temporary veneers protect your teeth while your permanent ones are made.
Once your veneers arrive, we check the fit and color, then bond them in place with a strong dental adhesive. You can eat normally after the numbness wears off, and a nightguard may be recommended if you clench or grind your teeth.
Veneers are an investment in your smile, so we make costs clear before you commit. Many dental plans offer limited or no coverage for treatment considered cosmetic, but our team reviews your dental coverage with you before treatment and explains each part of the cost.
Cherry financing makes it possible to pay for veneers over time in manageable monthly amounts. New patients without dental insurance can begin with a $99 visit that includes an initial cleaning, a comprehensive exam, and a full set of digital X-rays, so your teeth are checked before any cosmetic planning starts.
Dr. Jerome Bock founded Cityview Dental Arts and still sees patients at our Bucktown office, now supported by Dental Group of Chicago. Our team plans, prepares, and bonds veneers in-house, and the same office handles your follow-up visits, so you do not have to explain your smile goals to someone new.
Appointments run until 8 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, which helps when a multi-visit treatment needs to fit around your work week. Our comfort menu, with heated blankets, neck pillows, eucalyptus wipes, Netflix, and a coffee bar, can make longer preparation visits feel more relaxed.
Porcelain veneers can last 10 years or more with good care, while composite veneers usually need repair or replacement sooner. Brushing, flossing, regular checkups, and avoiding biting hard objects all help them last.
Porcelain veneers are considered permanent because a thin layer of enamel is removed to make room for them. A worn veneer can be replaced, but the tooth will always need some type of covering.
Each veneer is shaded and shaped to match your nearby teeth and suit your smile. As a result, veneers can blend in naturally with the rest of your teeth.
The teeth are numbed during preparation, so most patients feel only pressure. Mild sensitivity for a few days afterward is common and usually fades on its own.
No. Whitening gel does not change the color of porcelain or composite, so it is best to whiten your natural teeth before your veneers are made. Our team can then match your veneers to your brightest shade.
It depends on your goals and how many teeth show when you smile. Some patients need only one veneer to fix a single chipped tooth, while others choose several to create an even look across the front of the smile.
Our Bucktown office, Cityview Dental Arts, is located at 2232 W. Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647.
Cityview Dental Arts is open Monday through Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tap any Book Appointment button on this page to choose a time that suits you, and our team will reach out to confirm. We are happy to see new patients.
Veneers can correct several cosmetic concerns at once, from stains and chips to small gaps and uneven edges. At Cityview Dental Arts, our Bucktown team pairs careful planning with porcelain and composite options, evening hours, and flexible payment choices through Cherry financing.
If you are ready to see what veneers could do for your smile, the first step is a relaxed conversation about your goals. Reach out to our Armitage Avenue office to schedule your veneers consultation.
2232 W. Armitage Ave
Chicago, IL
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