Apr
There was a time when achieving the perfect smile required a lot of dental work. For example, to align your smile, you needed braces, then to fix misshaped teeth, you needed dental caps, and after all that, you might have gotten professional tooth whitening treatments.
While these are all fantastic options for those with the time and means to invest, there is also a substantially easier option. Porcelain veneers front teeth prosthetics can be a perfect solution to help you achieve the smile you’ve always wanted. At Denver Dental Arts, we use porcelain veneers, Drs. Nathen Ellis and Gary Hubbard can produce breathtaking results everyone will rave about.
Porcelain Veneers are unlike other restorations. A veneer consists of a thin, small shell custom-made based on your natural teeth’ shape, size, and color. A few issues veneers can address include:
The process starts with an evaluation of your dental health. It’s important to determine whether conditions such as gum disease are present so they can be addressed beforehand.
Once we determine your dental health is good, we can start the preparations for your new porcelain veneers. The first step will involve preparing your teeth for your custom veneers. This involves removing a small amount of tooth enamel from the tooth’s surface or teeth receiving veneers. We do this to ensure your new veneers will fit securely onto the tooth’s surface to create a stronger bond.
While your new veneers are being made in our lab, you’ll receive temporary veneers to protect your teeth. However, remember that these veneers will not be as secure as your permanent veneers, so you’ll need to take great care not to engage in anything that could damage them, such as biting into foods like apples or hard candies.
After two to three weeks, you’ll return to our office for your permanent porcelain veneers. Your new veneers can last up to 15 years or more with proper care. Practicing good oral hygiene, including daily brushing and flossing, will still be necessary.
Also, we recommend avoiding or reducing the consumption of most hard foods, as your permanent veneers can still crack and chip.
Another excellent advantage porcelain veneers offer is that they are stain-resistant since they have a non-porous surface, unlike natural teeth. This also means that most tooth whitening treatments will not work on porcelain veneers.
However, you may still be able to have your surrounding teeth whitened using our special professional whitening treatments that can provide impressive results even for people with veneers.
Reinventing your smile using porcelain veneers can open up a whole new world of possibilities. You can enjoy all the benefits of having the perfect smile in less time and with much less work. To learn more about porcelain veneers, call Denver Dental Arts at (704) 908-6969 to schedule a consultation.