Dental Veneers Help to Bring Back Smiles
Minh Nguyen
Interest in cosmetic dentistry has soared over the past decade. More
people are aware of the options available to them, and an increasing
number of dentists offer cosmetic services. We're excited to be able to
help our patients achieve a smile to be proud of and give them a boost
in their self-confidence. interested in reading about one of the
options in cosmetic dentistry? Let us look at how dental veneers can
change a smile!
What are dental veneers?
Veneers are custom-made shells (0.5 mm to 1 mm thick) made from
porcelain, composite resin or acrylic materials. These shells generally
fit over the tops and front portion of a tooth and have an enamel-like
quality.
Light shines through them, and the color can blend with the underlying
tooth structure. Because they are translucent, they're one of the most
beautiful and natural-looking restorations that we offer.
Good candidates for dental veneers
People who have stained teeth but cannot have their teeth whitened can
benefit from dental veneers. Additionally, anyone with poorly shaped, slightly
crooked, chipped, cracked, worn or crowded teeth may be a candidate,
along with those who have slight gaps or erosion along the gum line.
You must have basically healthy teeth to undergo this type of permanent
procedure. Veneers do not replace the need for good oral hygiene. If
you grind your teeth at night, let us know so we can provide you with a
mouth guard. The best thing to do is to come in to talk to us about your
concerns and together we'll decide upon the best treatment for you.
Choosing dental veneers as your cosmetic solution
Veneers are durable and stain-resistant, usually lasting many years
before any modifications are needed -- generally longer than other
procedures like whitening and bonding. It takes multiple visits to the
office to complete the veneer process. Nonetheless, our patients seem
to value the time invested. They have consistently been delighted with
the natural look of veneers.
The process The creation and placement of veneers can take several
hours over two or three visits to our office -- the initial diagnostic
visit, tooth and veneer preparation, bonding and follow up. Initial
diagnosis It is important to discuss your objectives so we can be sure
we can meet your expectations with the right solution for you. We can
show you potential results of the procedures by using "before" and
"after" photographs or a pre-wax model to help visualize the shape of
the veneers.
Tooth and dental veneer preparation
An impression of the teeth will be made so the veneer will fit
accurately. To prepare for this, a thin layer of enamel (0.3 mm to 0.5
mm) is removed. A mold of the teeth is made and sent to the laboratory
for the creation of the veneers. While you wait the two or three weeks
it takes to custom fabricate your veneers, you'll be comfortable while
wearing temporary veneers.
Placing the veneers
The start of this one-to-two hour appointment will involve teeth
cleaning and polishing. We will then check the veneers for color and
fit before we bond them to your teeth. A bonding agent is applied to
the veneer and placed on the tooth. A harmless high-intensity light
helps to bond the two together. Excess bonding material is removed and
the veneer is polished.
Caring for your new smile
For a couple of weeks, you will go through a period of adjustment and
your teeth may be sensitive. Make sure you brush using a non-abrasive
toothpaste and floss daily. Use common sense after the procedure.
Although the veneer is strong, don't try to twist an object between
your teeth, bite your nails or chew on hard objects such as ice, as the
veneer may chip. We may have you return to the office after a couple of
weeks for a follow-up appointment to see if any minor adjustments need
to be done.
For more information, click the following link:
http://www.softdental.com/about_services.html
SoftDental (website: http://www.softdental.com ) is Houston's Premier
Laser, Family, and Cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Minh Nguyen is one of the
America's Top Dentists.
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