In our last blog, we discussed how teeth whitening brightens your teeth. But what if you also have issues with the shape of your teeth or with the gaps between them? To take on multiple cosmetic issues, we could help with a single cosmetic treatment. In today’s blog, your Prairie Village, KS, dentist talks about our custom veneers.
The Cosmetic Makeover Possibility of Veneers
Each porcelain veneer is a very thin layer of porcelain, a restoration that we attach to the front facing side of a tooth. Once attached, this instantly changes the shape and color of the teeth, correcting multiple cosmetic imperfections at once. The porcelain material is translucent like natural enamel and can be color-matched to ensure it matches the surrounding teeth. We could even whiten your teeth beforehand so they reflect your brightest possible smile!
When we attach your restorations, we can mask permanent teeth stains that resist teeth whitening treatments. We can also fill in black triangle spaces and larger gaps in between your teeth. Placement could also correct minor damage and reshape your teeth. The placement process also helps lengthen worn down teeth, and could even correct the appearance of minor misalignment to offer straighter-looking smiles without the need for treatment.
Creating Your Cosmetic Dental Restorations
How do we create a custom veneer? To start, we will numb the tooth being treated to keep you comfortable as we remove a thin layer of outer enamel, which makes room for the new restoration. We then take detailed digital images of the tooth, which we use in a lab setting to design and craft your custom restorations. When your veneers are ready, you will return to the office for placement!
Placing Your New Restorations
When you come back, we will check the fit and if necessary, we can make final adjustments to ensure an optimal fit, so they are comfortable and keep your bite balanced. We then attach them with a powerful bonding agent, which can secure them for years to come. Routine care, such as daily brush and flossing, a healthier diet, and visits for checkups and cleanings, can help keep them bright and in place for years.
If you have any questions about how we correct your smile with our custom porcelain veneers, or if you want to use your dental benefits if they expire at the end of the year, then contact our team today to learn more.
Call Dr. Robert Browne, D.D.S. for Cosmetic Dentistry
We want to help you feel great about your smile with a makeover that only takes two visits. To find out more about our custom dental restorations, or to schedule an appointment, please call Dr. Robert M. Browne, D.D.S. in Prairie Village, KS at (913) 901-8585.
