How is it that everyone in Hollywood seems to have such bright white and perfectly shaped teeth? Surely not all were given the gift of great teeth, so something else is going on. What’s going on is those perfect teeth you see are most likely veneers. With Veneers in Port Orange FL, you too can have the teeth of a movie star.
What are veneers? Veneers, sometimes called laminates, are very thin shells of teeth that are custom made to bond to the front of your real teeth to improve their appearance. Veneers are used to cover stains and other discolorations, to brighten your teeth and enrich your smile.
What are they made of? Veneers are either made of porcelain (ceramic) or a resin composite. Porcelain veneers are sturdier and longer lasting. They also have a better resistance to stains and more closely approximate the look of natural teeth. Composite resin veneers are cheaper but aren’t as durable and last about half as long as porcelain ones.
What problems do veneers fix? Veneers are used to improve the cosmetic look of teeth. They can cover spaces and gaps between teeth, cover crooked or chipped teeth, permanently fix the color of badly stained teeth, or cover undesirable looking fillings.
What is the process? Your dentist will need to make sure you are a candidate for veneers. To do so, X-rays will be taken and preliminary dental impressions of your teeth will be made. You will look at samples and decide exactly what shape and color you want the veneers to be.
Next, your teeth need to be prepared for veneers. Your dentist will shave off about a half millimeter of the enamel from the surface of the teeth. Final impressions of the teeth are made and sent off to a lab for fabrication. The manufacture of the veneers will take about two weeks.
The last step is fitting and applying the veneers to your teeth. The dentist will place the veneers over your real teeth and any final color adjustments will be made. After that, the veneers are applied to the teeth with a bonding agent while a light beam is used to harden the cement.
Now that you know about the veneer process, if you’re interested in exploring Veneers in Port Orange FL, Contact Beville Dental Care. Their highly trained staff is very experienced with the technique.