How veneers from your Pontiac dentist will affect your teeth
Millions of people are realizing the immense smile transformation that is possible with porcelain veneers. There is a variety of reasons that this cosmetic treatment may be considered. Some want to rejuvenate a smile after teeth have become significantly discolored. Sometimes repair is in order after a tooth has cracked or become worn down. Veneers may also be considered for a total makeover, in which the shape and size of teeth are perfected for a beautiful smile line. Every person is different, and has their own goals in mind when seeking the cosmetic enhancement of their smile. Many wonder about the consequences to the teeth after such treatment.
Like any dental procedure, treatment with porcelain veneers in our Pontiac or Waterford practice will affect teeth. Veneers are custom-designed shells of material that are bonded to surface of a tooth or teeth that are visible when you speak, laugh, or smile. A small amount of surface enamel is removed to accommodate the thickness of the porcelain shell. Because porcelain veneers are very thin, only a minimal amount of enamel is removed.
Porcelain veneers are created in a dental laboratory based on a model of the teeth to be treated. This process takes about two weeks to complete. During this time, after teeth have been prepared for veneers, sensitivity to warm and cold temperatures may occur. Typically, sensitivity diminishes quickly after new veneers are in place, and may be helped along with the use of desensitizing toothpaste.
The degree to which existing tooth structure is altered for porcelain veneers is very minimal. Moreover, the modified tooth is then fitted with the porcelain shell with a strong bonding material, which in itself has a good amount of tensile strength for biting and chewing.
Of the various dental treatments performed, porcelain veneers enhance the smile both aesthetically and functionally, possibly helping to prevent chips or cracks in the future.
Enjoy your best smile! Contact us for more details on porcelain veneers.
Like any dental procedure, treatment with porcelain veneers in our Pontiac or Waterford practice will affect teeth. Veneers are custom-designed shells of material that are bonded to surface of a tooth or teeth that are visible when you speak, laugh, or smile. A small amount of surface enamel is removed to accommodate the thickness of the porcelain shell. Because porcelain veneers are very thin, only a minimal amount of enamel is removed.
Porcelain veneers are created in a dental laboratory based on a model of the teeth to be treated. This process takes about two weeks to complete. During this time, after teeth have been prepared for veneers, sensitivity to warm and cold temperatures may occur. Typically, sensitivity diminishes quickly after new veneers are in place, and may be helped along with the use of desensitizing toothpaste.
The degree to which existing tooth structure is altered for porcelain veneers is very minimal. Moreover, the modified tooth is then fitted with the porcelain shell with a strong bonding material, which in itself has a good amount of tensile strength for biting and chewing.
Of the various dental treatments performed, porcelain veneers enhance the smile both aesthetically and functionally, possibly helping to prevent chips or cracks in the future.
Enjoy your best smile! Contact us for more details on porcelain veneers.