When you have more than one issue with the appearance of your smile, you could benefit from cosmetic dentistry. With porcelain veneers, we apply a custom restoration to the front of the teeth to provide substantial improvement. In today’s blog, your Prairie Village, KS, dentist talks about improving smiles with porcelain veneers.
The Cosmetic Imperfections Veneers Address
When we place veneers, we place a thin restoration over the front of the tooth, covering the front and sides. This means we can make major improvements to your smile all at once, so you enjoy optimal results that can last for years to come. For example, our team can mask permanent teeth stains that resists traditional teeth whitening treatments. We can reshape cracked or chipped teeth, lengthen worn down teeth, and address misshapen ones too. Our team can even fill gaps and black triangle spaces between the teeth. For some, we could even correct the appearance of minor misalignment, so you have a straighter-looking smile! For some, this is a smile makeover in only two visits.
Creating Custom Porcelain Restorations
To start treatment, our team will numb the tooth being treated (or possibly teeth) and then remove a thin layer of outer enamel to make room for the restoration. Once we complete this step, we will take digital images and measurements of the tooth from multiple angles, which will aid us in a lab setting as we design and craft your new restorations. The porcelain material we use is very strong and durable, and can absorb daily bite forces with ease. The material is also translucent like tooth enamel, and can be color matched to blend with your smile and offer a lifelike appearance.
Placing Your New Veneers
When your dental restorations are ready, you will return to the office so we can check the fit and if necessary, make some final adjustments to ensure an optimal fit. We then attach them with a powerful bonding agent, securing your veneers in place for years to come. To help them stay bright, and keep the teeth we have attached them to in place, you need to practice good oral hygiene. Be sure you brush your teeth twice a day, restorations included, using a fluoride toothpaste. You also need to floss thoroughly before bed each evening, and cut back on the sugar in your diet. Be sure you also see our team for a checkup and cleaning visit every six months. If you have any questions, contact our team!
DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT OUR COSMETIC TREATMENTS?
Our team wants to make sure you can smile with confidence again. To find out more about cosmetic treatment options, you can call Dr. Browne in Prairie Village, KS, at 913-901-8585.
