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Porcelain Veneers

Step By Step Porcelain Veneers Process

Dr. Serena Kurt and her team of dental experts carry out the porcelain veneer procedure only after thoroughly consulting with you. Your veneers match the color of your existing teeth or a lighter shade if desired. We use veneers to close gaps between teeth, correct stains and even make cracks disappear. This option will surely exceed your expectations!

In certain cases, patients require more than one appointment to complete the procedure. During the first visit, our dentist will carefully prepare and contour the teeth. We also take an impression of the teeth which helps us create perfectly-fitting dental veneers.

During your second visit, the veneer bonds with the tooth. After this, you can quite easily forget that you had any dental treatment. Your teeth will feel as good as new!

How Long Do Porcelain Veneers Last?

Veneers are seen as a permanent treatment because your dentist needs to change the structure of your natural teeth to place them correctly. In this way, the outer layer of your enamel may be removed to make room.

Dental veneers are an excellent way to hide discolored, crooked or damaged teeth, but it’s important to weigh the pros and cons that come with the territory before getting them. Make an appointment with us to find out if dental veneers are a fitting solution for you.

Now, if you decide to get the veneers and the process is complete, there are more things you need to know that need to be applied on your day to day routine. Maintaining of your veneers is relatively simple.

Here are some recommendations:

• Good oral health. Porcelain veneers are one of the kindest restorations to gum tissues that we currently have in dentistry. Don’t be afraid of damaging your laminates by either flossing or brushing. A good home care regimen will insure the esthetic success of your laminate restorations for years to come.
• Preventing bruxism. If you are known to have a habit of grinding your teeth, please let your dentist know. Our specialists can help you with a protective guard or bite guard for you to wear to minimize the stresses placed upon your teeth while you sleep.
• Follow-up. Approximately one week after the placement of your laminates you will be asked to return to the office for a treatment evaluation. This visit is extremely important. It gives your dentist the opportunity to evaluate the placement of the laminates, the gum tissue response and to answer any questions you might have regarding your new smile.

How to Take Care of Porcelain Veneers?

Maintaining porcelain veneers is quite simple: Treat them as you would your original teeth, with routine brushing and flossing. Using non-abrasive fluoride toothpaste will typically be suggested by your dental professional.

One week after your veneer placement, you will be required to return to the office for a follow-up visit and evaluation so the dentist can see how your mouth is reacting to the veneers. Even if you feel the veneers are a success, this appointment is vital to your future oral health.

If you have a habit of grinding or clenching your teeth, your dentist may fit you with a nighttime bite guard, so you do not damage your veneers.

You should also return to your dentist for regular professional maintenance (polishing) with a specially formulated, non-abrasive paste, and because your dentist needs to inspect your dentistry for any sign of potential failure

It’s okay to have questions before getting something like veneers in your teeth, you should make an informed decision after all, so here are some of the most frequently asked questions about dental veneers that linger in the minds of most patients before the procedure.

Am I a Candidate for Porcelain Veneers?

Porcelain veneers are a terrific solution to address a broad range of the cosmetic dentistry problems that many patients face. However, not every dental patient is a candidate for porcelain veneers. Below are some of the criteria that cosmetic dentists look for in a porcelain veneer patient.

• Healthy Teeth. If you have severe decay issues, gingivitis, cracked teeth, or gum disease, you are not a good candidate for veneers. Dentists cannot place veneers on unhealthy teeth. However, if you treat and correct any serious dental issues, veneers are then an option for you.
• No Clenching or Grinding. Patients who severely clench or grind their teeth are not good candidates for veneers. Veneers are not as strong as natural teeth so that they can be chipped or broken more easily by the kind of pressure exerted by bruxism. Some patients who only grind at night may be able to have veneers if they’re diligent about using a night guard which protects the teeth.
• Good Tooth Enamel. Porcelain veneers adhere to the enamel on the surface of your tooth. If the enamel on your teeth is mostly gone – or if you have lost a significant amount of the tooth structure – veneers have nothing to bond with and are probably not the best option for you.
• A Desire for a Beautiful Smile. Veneers don’t involve multiple dentist visits or procedures which take place over months. They also let you avoid braces while whitening your teeth at the same time.