Dental veneers are thin porcelain shells that go on top of teeth. A cosmetic dentist works with a dental laboratory to create custom restorations for each tooth. They are designed to fit a patient's face, smile and personality. When constructed and placed correctly, they are strong and resist discoloration and chipping. They can be used to create a beautiful smile without cutting down teeth. Tetracycline staining, erythromycin staining, and tooth stain can be hidden under a veneer. When a stain is really bad, the base of the porcelain can be designed to mask the color.
Dental veneers can have a natural looking surface texture and coloring to give a wonderful appearance. They can straighten, lengthen and whiten teeth to create a beautiful smile. Chipped, gapped, and badly aligned teeth can be covered. With instant orthodontics, badly aligned teeth are covered to create a wonderful smile. These restorations remove less tooth than crowns. Unlike composite veneers and bonding, they do not stain. A cosmetic dentist will use the best method to create an attractive smile. Tooth whitening, porcelain crowns, cosmetic tooth and gum shaping and contouring and other techniques can be combined.
Dental veneers usually last from 3 to 12 years. It's important to understand that the underlying teeth under had to be reshaped and enamel removed to make room for the porcelain. Once teeth are prepared, they must either be re-veneered or crowned in the future. The first visit is a cosmetic consultation to determine the patient's cosmetic needs and wants. Once a patient decides to have veneers done, digital photographs and statues of the teeth are made and studied. Sometimes the statues are shaped with wax to help study and predict what the patient's new smile will look like.The patient is then invited back to have the teeth prepared and an impression taken. The impression is sent to a dental laboratory with detailed instructions about how the restorations should be constructed.
Once the dental veneers are made, the patient returns to the dental office to have them placed. Like all other restorations, they must be regularly cared for. All patients should return for regular cleanings and check ups. If you would like to schedule a free cosmetic consultation with Atlanta cosmetic dentist, Dr. Mark Allan Padolsky or if you would like to discuss the cost of dental veneers, call 404-874-7428 and make an appointment.