'Get Rid' of Those Unattractive Teeth with Porcelain Veneers

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'Get Rid' of Those Unattractive Teeth with
Porcelain Veneers

• College Street Family Dental

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Those unattractive teeth you see in the mirror
are what are standing between you and a truly
beautiful smile. If only you could make them go
away. In a way, you can do just thatwith dental
veneers. For the past three decades dentists have
been covering the imperfections of problem teeth
with these thin layers of porcelain. What's more,
they're usually less involved and expensive than
other restorations. Veneers work best on teeth
with moderate flaws like chipping, heavy staining
or wearing, or slight misalignments like
crookedness or gaps. The dental porcelain used is
a ceramic material that so closely mimics the
color and translucence of natural teeth it often
takes a trained eye to notice any difference. The
first step to getting veneers is to plan your new
look with a full examination and a diagnostic
mock-up, a temporary application of tooth-colored
filling materials applied directly to the teeth.
This gives you and your dentist a better visual
idea of how veneers will look on your teeth, and
to make any adjustments ahead of time. A dental
lab will use these findings to create your custom
veneers.
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In the meantime we'll prepare your teeth to
accommodate your veneers. Although they're
usually only 0.3 to 0.7 millimeters thick,
veneers can still appear bulky when placed
straight on the teeth. To adjust for their width
we usually must remove some of the teeth's
surface enamel so the veneers look more natural.
Because enamel can't be replaced, the removal
permanently alters the teeth and will require
some form of restoration from then on. When the
veneers are ready we'll attach them with special
cement so they'll form an almost seamless bond
with the teeth. You'll then be able to use them
just as beforebut with a little caution.
Although quite durable, veneers can break under
too much force, so avoid biting on hard objects
like ice, hard candy or nuts. And be sure you
practice good dental care on your veneered teeth
with daily brushing and regular dental cleanings
and checkups. The end result, though, is well
worth the upkeep. Porcelain veneers can
rejuvenate your smile and provide you a new level
of confidence for years to come. If you would
like more information on porcelain veneers,
please contact us or schedule an appointment for
a consultation. You can also learn more about
this topic by reading the Dear Doctor magazine
article Porcelain Veneers Your SmileBetter
than Ever.