What Are Porcelain Veneers?
Porcelain veneers are an increasingly popular cosmetic dental treatment option for those with mild to moderately damaged, crooked, discolored, or gapped teeth. Millions of patients nationwide have chosen this relatively simple, conservative, and pain-free procedure to enhance their smile. If your smile could use some improvement, veneers may be just the thing for you.
What are they? A veneer is basically a thin shell of ceramic that is manufactured to fit over a natural tooth that has been damaged, discolored, or is slightly crooked or misshapen. A primary concern of most veneers patients is the desire to have a veneer that looks natural. Ceramic can be precisely color-matched to your surrounding teeth. In addition, modern ceramic technology produces veneers that rival natural tooth enamel when it comes to durability, translucence, and texture. One of the added benefits of porcelain is its insusceptibility to staining and decay. What is the process like? Expect at least three visits to your cosmetic dentist’s office.
These will consist of an initial consultation, a tooth preparation visit, and an application visit.
• Initial consultation – Your cosmetic dentist will perform a thorough examination of your teeth to determine whether you are a good candidate for veneers. If you are, then you will discuss your aesthetic goals and expectations, and your dentist will put together an individualized treatment plan that best fits your needs and desires. Risks and costs will be discussed, as well as alternative treatments.
• Tooth preparation – Your second visit will involve removing a thin layer of enamel from the tooth that will receive the veneer. Local anesthetic will be used to minimize any discomfort. Your dentist will then take an impression of the prepared tooth to send to the manufacturer. A temporary veneer will be placed on the tooth while you wait for the permanent veneer to be made.
• Application of the permanent veneer – The permanent veneer will be applied during your third visit. Your dentist will clean your teeth before permanently bonding the veneer. Any final adjustments and sculpting will be performed as needed. It is important to note that any dentist can advertise as a cosmetic dentist, while having very little training or experience in cosmetic dentistry.
Applying veneers takes the eye and instinct of an artist. You will want to be sure that you choose a cosmetic dentist that has the skills and experience necessary to give you veneers that enhance your smile in a way that looks natural. If you live in the Caldwell, New Jersey area and are interested in porcelain veneers, please contact Dr. Green today to arrange a consultation.
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