Teeth are very strong but eventually they will show the effects of daily wear and tear. It takes little to get a small chip on the leading edge of a tooth and small surface cracks can appear in the enamel outer layer. In the not too distant past the only solution was to have very expensive caps fitted but new techniques and new technologies now give the dentist another option. Dental veneers in Lakeview can be applied to the visible surfaces of teeth, covering the minute flaws that are detrimental to your smile.
Veneering is not a new technique; it has been used in the furniture manufacturing business for years. It is not just furniture, though. In many cases, the doors on your kitchen cupboards and the countertop are not solid wood or granite as you think they might be; they are veneers. The same concept is now a cosmetic treatment available from your dentist.
Dental veneers in Lakeview are very thin shells made from porcelain. The veneers are produced by a dental technician and are shaped to fit over the existing front surface of a tooth. Once the dentist has fitted the veneers there is a noticeable improvement in the patient’s looks; the natural color and shape of the tooth is returned to perfection.
To receive dental veneers in Lakeview, you will have to make several trips to the dentist. Normally the first visit is dedicated to selecting the proper color. Veneers can also be used to close small gaps between teeth and to a certain extent. They can be produced to give the appearance that the teeth are perfectly aligned. During the second appointment, the dentist will prepare the teeth, shaving a little of the surface to accommodate the thickness of the veneer. The dentist takes impressions which are used by the technician to produce the veneers to the dentist’s specifications. The final visit is when the veneers are fitted and final adjustments are made.
Porcelain is an ideal material for dental veneers. It reflects light like a natural tooth does, and it also is resistant to staining. Because porcelain can chip, people who have the tendency to grind their teeth may be better off with resin bonding.
Although resin bonding will not last as long as porcelain veneers, it is an available solution for those with chipped or cracked teeth. This approach requires a single visit to the dentist and as the material is applied directly to the tooth surface there is no need for impressions.
Dental veneers in Lakeview are the ideal solution for covering small chips and cracks on the surface of teeth as well as whitening teeth which cannot be whitened any other way. If you want a beautiful smile you are invited to make an appointment with the Art of Modern Dentistry. To know more information of our services go on to our social profile facebook.
