Porcelain veneers are dental restorations that offer cosmetic improvement for smiles, often providing a full makeover for some patients. In today’s blog, your Woodland Hills, CA, dentist talks about how we create and place these custom restorations, and how they can transform the shape and color of each tooth.
What Is a Veneer?
A veneer is a restoration made from porcelain, the same material we use to create lifelike crowns and replacement teeth. But this restoration is very thin and designed to address esthetic issues. We place the thin restoration onto the front side of each tooth, and they instantly change the shape and color. For many, this could mean a smile makeover in as little as two visits! To begin, schedule a consultation so we can thoroughly examine your smile and assess the severity of your esthetic issues. From there, we can decide if this is the best choice for you!
The Smile Makeover Potential
We have placed them to help mask permanent teeth stains, the kind that may not respond to most teeth whitening treatments. We can also correct the appearance of misalignment, so you have a straighter looking smile without the need for braces or aligners. Placement could help close embarrassing gaps between the teeth and also lengthen the ones worn down by teeth grinding. We can also report minor chips and cracks, and reshape malformed teeth as well. For a more cost-effective smile makeover, we could combine them with treatments like teeth whitening and bonding and contouring.
Creating and Placing Cosmetic Restorations
To begin, we will administer a numbing agent to keep you comfortable as we gently remove a thin layer of enamel from the outside of the tooth. We next take detailed digital images of the prepared tooth or teeth, and use this information in a lab setting to begin designing and crafting the final restoration. When the veneer is ready, you will return to the office so we can check the fit and make any necessary adjustments. Finally, we attach them with a powerful binding agent. To keep them bright and safeguard the tooth we’ve attached them to, be sure to brush and floss each day and also cut back on sugar-rich and starchy foods and drinks.
If you have any questions about how we transform a smile with one or more porcelain veneers, then contact our team today to learn more. We would love to help you obtain a stunning and shining smile!
Your Woodland Hills, CA Dentist Offers Cosmetic Transformation
We would like to help treat esthetic issues with your smile. If you would like to find out about our cosmetic dental restorations, or schedule a visit, then contact your Woodland Hills, CA dentist, Dr. Naminik, by calling 818-347-5124.