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There is no reason to put up with gaps in your teeth or teeth that are badly stained. By simply placing a veneer on the top of your teeth, your dental imperfections can easily be corrected, helping you to create a beautiful smile. An excellent alternative to crowns, veneers provide a much more conservative approach to changing a tooth's color, size or shape. Falling under the category of cosmetic dentistry, veneers create a bright, white smile with beautifully aligned, shapely teeth. The translucent ceramic quality offered by today's veneers provides a more natural look than what has been previously available in the past. Regardless of what causes unattractive teeth, dental veneers may solve most or even all of your cosmetic issues. What are Veneers? Veneers are made of ultra-thin shells of ceramic or composite resin materials, and are bonded to the front of your teeth. The procedure for placement of your veneers requires little to no anesthesia, which makes it an ideal choice for improving the appearance of your front teeth. With dental veneers, you can experience the following advantages:
• Natural tooth appearance
• Gum tissue tolerates porcelain well
• The color of a porcelain veneer can be selected in order to make dark teeth appear whiter
• Offer a conservative approach to change a tooth's color and shape Dental Veneers Process Working closely with your dentist, your teeth are prepared for the veneers by being lightly buffed to allow for the small additional thickness created by the veneer. Generally, about a millimeter of your tooth is removed. Composite resin veneers are typically completed in one appointment and after the tooth is prepared, your dentist will carefully bond and sculpt the composite material onto your teeth. In regards to ceramic veneers, a mold is first taken of your teeth and then sent to a dental laboratory for fabrication. This process may take a few days, and your dentist may apply a temporary veneer to your teeth in the meantime. When your veneers are ready, your dentist will place each veneer on your teeth to make sure they properly fit. In addition, your dentist will match the shade and color of your teeth to your veneer for optimal enhancement. To apply your veneer, your dentist will clean your tooth and apply special cement between the veneer and tooth to bond the two together. Restorative Benefits of Dental Veneers Not only do dental veneers make your smile visibly pleasing, but they can also serve a functional purpose. Dental veneers can provide a protective cover for damaged teeth in a similar manner to the way in which dental crowns can protect damaged teeth. The advantage of veneers over crowns is that they require only a small, thin layer of tooth structure to be removed. Veneers can also help with tooth sensitivity where the enamel has worn away. A consultation with your Ann Arbor dentist will allow for a proper treatment plan to be created in order to restore your smile the way that you have always desired. As with other procedures, veneers are not for everyone, but your dentist will work with you to create an appropriate treatment plan to restore your smile.
Sean Hartmen writes for leading general Ann Arbor dentist, Dr. James Lee. Voted the number one dentist in Washtenaw County in 2009 by readers of Current and Parent Magazines, Dr. Lee is committed to providing quality dental care for his patients. Dr. Lee and his team of professionals provide services for veneers, Botox and Ann Arbor implants.
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