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Do you want teeth that are brighter, larger, or more youthful in appearance? Dental veneers are custom-designed shells of tooth-like ceramic material. When applied over the surface of your tooth, veneers can cover worn tooth enamel, uneven tooth alignment or spacing, and chips or cracks. The translucent quality of veneers, allows you to maintain a more natural look than what has been previously available. 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 imperfections in your teeth can easily be corrected, helping you to create a beautiful smile. Conventional Veneers 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 What are DURAthins? DURAthin veneers are very thin porcelain veneers designed to adhere directly to the front of the teeth without removing any enamel. This means you can have a smile of your dreams without drilling on your natural teeth. Best of all, if you ever wanted to have your DURAthin veneers removed, your natural smile would still be intact. DURAThin veneers can be bonded directly onto the tooth in instances where you are trying to increase the size of the teeth or enhance a narrow arch width. They are contact lens-thin, making it easy to place with no prep necessary. DURAthin is appropriate for those who have narrow smiles or have had teeth extracted for orthodontic reasons in the past. It is also an effective way to get a youthful appearance for some people with small or worn teeth. Dental Veneers Process Composite resin veneers tend to be 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 out 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. A consultation with your San Jose cosmetic dentist will allow for a proper treatment plan to be created in order to restore your smile the way that you have always desired with conventional veneers or DURAthins. 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.
Dr. Wesley Yemoto, San Jose cosmetic dentist, has been providing patients with exceptional dental care for almost 30 years. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Dentistry with a doctorate in dental surgery, and remains committed to continuing education. Dr. Yemoto, sedation dentist in San Jose, provides services including Invisalign, and dental implants.
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