A brief consultation with your cosmetic dentist will identify if your smile can be enhanced with porcelain veneers. Most patients can benefit with this procedure that can take as few as two weeks to complete your dental makeover.
Porcelain is stain resistant, and is the perfect material to match to neighboring teeth that do not require repair. Veneers can be made to protect one or several teeth, and provide a perfect solution for:
- Intrinsic stains – These are stains deeply ingrained into teeth that do not respond to any other treatment. They can be the result of illness, some medications, or any variety of reasons.
- Chipped or broken teeth – A veneer can make a chipped tooth appear whole again.
- Misshapen, crooked or worn down teeth – Veneers can make your smile symmetrical without undergoing years of alternative treatment.
- Poor teeth spacing – Gaps between teeth can seem to close instantly.
- Gum recession – This is not only unattractive, but can result in discomfort when dentin is exposed to hot, cold, sweet, or sour.
Porcelain veneers are ultra-thin, tooth colored shells that are designed by your cosmetic dentist to match your natural teeth to provide a seamless dental repair that is virtually undetectable. [pullquote]Porcelain veneers are ultra-thin, tooth colored shells that are designed by your cosmetic dentist…[/pullquote]
Veneers will be cemented to the front of teeth requiring repair. The natural teeth to be fitted with veneers will have impressions made so the dental lab can fabricate the covers. The size, contour, and color will be identical to your natural teeth.
On your big day your cosmetic dentist will temporarily place the veneers to make sure they look and fit perfectly. Minor adjustments can be completed by your dentist as needed at that time.
The front of teeth to receive veneers will have a small amount of dental enamel removed about the thickness of the veneer. The tooth surface is made rough to enhance the ability of the cement to keep veneers in place. A curing light or laser is used to harden the cement. Treated teeth are strengthened, and are permanently enhanced providing a smile makeover for a wonderful first impression.
To find out how you can benefit from porcelain veneers, contact the office of Drs. Bonner & Huriega. Call 210-616-0858 to schedule your informative consultation today.
