Do you ever wish you could improve the appearance of your teeth? Whether it is their color, their alignment or just general unhappiness with the way that they look, there is a cosmetic dentistry solution that can give you a smile makeover that leaves you brimming with confidence. One of the most popular ways to makeover your smile is to have your teeth enhanced with porcelain veneers.

 

What are Porcelain Veneers?

Porcelain veneers are a highly effective solution for covering minor flaws in your smile. Each veneer is created individually, designed specifically for the tooth that it is to cover and in the necessary shape, size, and color needed to hide imperfections. Each veneer is made from porcelain and looks similar to a fingernail in appearance. These are then bonded permanently to the outer enamel of the teeth, completing the treatment. Patients can have as many veneers as are needed to transform the appearance of their teeth and achieve a true smile makeover.

 

How can Porcelain Veneers Transform the Appearance of My Smile?

Porcelain veneers can be used to address a variety of different cosmetic concerns which include:

• Covering teeth which are badly discolored or stained

• Covering chips, cracks and other superficial damage

• Closing small gaps that may have opened up between teeth

• Adding thickness to teeth that are set back from others or are unusually thin

• Adding height to teeth that are eroded or otherwise undersized

Despite their fragile appearance, porcelain veneers are very durable and provide an additional layer of protection for your natural teeth. They are also highly resistant to staining – something which will help you to preserve a confident and attractive smile for longer.

Your cosmetic dentist will be able to advise you if porcelain veneers are a suitable treatment to makeover your smile.

 

The Application Process for Porcelain Veneers

Porcelain veneers typically require two visits to your dentist’s office. This is because they will need to take impressions of your teeth in order to make your bespoke veneers. This is what you can expect to happen during the first appointment. The exact technique that your dentist will use will depend on the equipment that they have available and their preferences. Some prefer to use putty molds whilst others carry out the impressions using cutting edge imaging technology. Both are successful in helping them to design and create your unique veneers.

Before your veneers can be applied, your teeth will need to be prepped. This process involves filing down some of the natural enamel of your teeth so that the veneer will sit perfectly flat against your tooth and not look abnormally thick. The filing down is carried out using a local anesthetic. What it is important to be aware of is that once the preparation work has been done, the affected teeth will always need to be covered by veneers. This is because enamel cannot regenerate.

Once your teeth have been prepared and your veneers are ready, the way that they fit will be checked and then they will be adhered to your teeth using a special adhesive. This secures them permanently. They will be polished, and your treatment will be complete.

If you are considering ways to makeover your smile, porcelain veneers could be the solution that you are looking for. To discover more about this effective cosmetic dentistry treatment, or to schedule a consultation to discuss your suitability for porcelain veneers, please contact Dr. Ramona and Dr. Anahita Sabaghian at SmileOn Dentistry in Marina Del Rey, CA today.