Porcelain veneers correct a variety of cosmetic and functional defects of the teeth. Flaws that veneers can correct are heavily stained teeth, gaps, crooked teeth, chipped or fractured teeth, excessively gummy teeth, or misaligned teeth. Veneers can be used to correct a single tooth, or can completely enhance the overall cosmetics of the smile.
Think of a veneer dentist as a plastic surgeon of the mouth. A smile has an immense effect on the beauty of the face. An expert veneer dentist is trained to design a smile with veneers to enhance the beauty of not just the smile but the entire face. Veneers can increase harmony of the other facial features by drawing attention away from a crooked nose, skin blemishes, or facial assymetries. The confidence of a smile is very powerful for overall wellbeing.
What Are Porcelain Veneers?
Dental veneers are thin layers of custom sculpted porcelain. You may also hear the term Lumineers which is a brand of porcelain sometimes used. Dental veneers are crafted to cover the front of your teeth to give a natural esthetic shade and shape to your damaged and discolored teeth. This is a process that is meticuluously discussed and planned with you before the procedure. Dr. Sutera will take photographs and discuss your goals with you. Often he will use digital imaging or produce models to show you the plan for the shape and style of teeth. Dr. Sutera encourages patients to be actively involved throughout the entire veneer process and will incorporate all the patient's thoughts and suggestions into the treatment.
For veneers, a ceramic or porcelain is always the material of choice. Porcelain veneers repel stains and closely approximate the look and translucency of natural teeth. Veneers are also durable, with a life expectancy of between 10 and 15 years, and often longer when taken care of with meticulous hygiene.
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