Dental Veneers If you are someone who has teeth that are chipped, stained, or has unevenly spaced front teeth, you may want to consider veneers. Dental veneers are shells that are attached to the front of teeth in order to improve their appearance. Our team at Simonsen Dental can provide you with veneers to improve the appearance of your teeth, in color, shape, size, and length. With multiple teeth that are missing or broken, your veneers will cover six to eight teeth in order to provide a more symmetrical and even smile. While more rare, in the case that you have only one broken or chipped tooth then you may only get one veneer. Most patients get veneers to cover most of their visible top teeth. What Are Veneers Made Of?If you choose veneers you will get a new face to cover your teeth and improve their appearance and structure. Veneers attach to your natural teeth, which will serve as the base. Veneers are most commonly made of porcelain or composite resin. Depending on the material used, your following treatment will differ. Porcelain veneers can encase your teeth without the need for extensive and invasive procedures. What Should I Expect?Getting veneers applied will require our dentists to remove a portion of your tooth structure so that the veneer may replace it and be placed sufficiently. If you have composite resin veneer,s our dentist will scrape the surface of your tooth before applying a layer of composite resin. If you need many layers, they will be added as needed to provide your desired smile. To finish, your dentist will cure the composite resin material with an ultraviolet light. If you have porcelain veneers, they require significant amounts of tooth structure to be removed in order to properly place the new veneer. This will require our dentist to grind down the structure of your tooth, including your enamel. For this reason your dentist will use local anesthetics in order to keep you comfortable during the procedure. The amount of tooth structure that we may reduce from each tooth will depend on your individual concerns and the number of teeth receiving veneers. If your teeth have been prepped, our dentist can create a mold that will be sent to a dental lab. Once your veneers are ready, our dentist will set your revamped smile in place. How Do I Care For My Veneers?If you choose porcelain veneers they are very durable and can last 10 to 15 years when you give them the proper care. Our dentists at Simonsen Dental recommend that you be careful with certain foods, wear a nightguard or athletic guard when necessary, avoid bad oral habits like grinding, practice good oral hygiene, and schedule regular dental cleanings. If you choose veneers to give you a more uniform and bright smile, call us at (503) 213-7004 to schedule a consultation. |
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