What if we have a cosmetic treatment option with the ability to take on multiple concerns at once, essentially making over your smile? With porcelain veneers, this is possible in as little as two visits! In today’s blog, your West Allis, WI, dentist talks about how we create and place our custom porcelain veneers.
The Cosmetic Benefits of Receiving Veneers
What cosmetic benefits can placing our veneers offer patients? Each one is a very thin shell of porcelain, one that is attached to the front-facing side of each tooth. When attached, this instantly changes the shape and color of the tooth. The material can handle daily bite forces and pressures, and be shaded to blend with the rest of your smile too. We could even whiten your teeth beforehand so they match your brightest possible smile.
When attached, we can use them to mask permanent teeth stains that may not respond to teeth whitening. Placement could fill in unsightly gaps and black triangle spaces between the teeth. We could lengthen worn down teeth, address minor injuries, and even correct misshapen teeth. Our team could use them to correct the appearance of minor misalignment too, so patients can enjoy an even-looking smile without the need for braces or aligners. For some, this is essentially a smile makeover in just two appointments.
Creating and Securing Your Cosmetic Restoration
How do we place these custom cosmetic restorations? To begin, we will prepare your teeth by removing a thin layer of outer enamel, making room for the veneers. We do this by numbing your teeth and then removing a thin layer of outer enamel from the teeth receiving a restoration. Next, our team will take detailed digital images of the teeth from multiple angles, and use them to create 3D impressions, so we can design and craft your custom restorations with precision. When they are ready, you return to the office so we can check the fit, make any necessary adjustments and then attach them with a powerful bonding agent.
Protecting Your Newly Restored Smile
You can take steps to help keep your new restorations bright and in place for years to come. These same actions also protect your natural tooth structure too. Be sure you limit the amount of sugar and starch in your diet, and avoid tobacco products. Make time to brush and floss daily, and see our team for a checkup and cleaning every six months. If you have any questions about our cosmetic veneers, then contact our team today.
Ask Our Team About Our Cosmetic Dental Restorations
Our team is ready to reshape the teeth and address multiple esthetic imperfections all at once. To schedule an appointment with Stubbs Family Dentistry in West Allis, WI, call our team today at 414-541-8250.
