Are You a Good Candidate for Dental Veneers? | Dallas Dentist

cerec same day crowns dallas txIf your teeth are less than perfect aesthetically, porcelain veneers may be the ideal dental solution for you. Porcelain veneers are used to correct aesthetic issues such as gaps between teeth; broken, chipped or cracked teeth; unsightly stained or yellowed teeth; and misshapen or crooked teeth.

How do veneers fix all of these issues? Veneers are thin shells of ceramic material that are approximately .3mm to 0.5mm thick but are very strong once bonded to the front surfaces of your teeth. Porcelain is an extremely durable material that possesses properties similar to natural tooth enamel. However, unlike natural teeth, porcelain does not decay, stain or yellow over the years like natural teeth. Porcelain veneers are wonderful cosmetic dentistry option because they are custom made and colored to create the perfect smile for you.

Porcelain veneers require several visits in just a few short weeks. Your first visit will be a consultation to go over your smile issues and discuss the results. In the second appointment, your teeth will be prepared by removing a very small amount of enamel from the front sides of the teeth in order to receive the porcelain veneers and a mold of your teeth is taken to create your veneers. Temporary porcelain veneers will be placed while you wait. On your final appointment, your permanent porcelain veneers will be placed and permanently bonded to the front sides of your teeth. With good care, your porcelain veneers will look good for many years to come.

 

 

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