Ever looked at your teeth and wished you could give them a quick makeover? With porcelain veneers from your Charlotte cosmetic dentist, you can. Dr. Arthur Schramm provides this transformative solution for chipped, cracked, stained, misshapen, or misaligned teeth. How do porcelain veneers work? Are you the right candidate for this cosmetic treatment? We answer these and other questions in this month’s post.
Dental veneers provide transformative smile results by simply covering the front surface of imperfect teeth. They’re ultra-thin, tooth-shaped caps that are bonded onto the teeth that show when you smile. Veneers are made of dental porcelain, a material that looks and acts just like the natural teeth. Unlike your tooth enamel, however, porcelain is highly resistant to stains, helping your veneers stay bright years after their application.
The procedure for porcelain veneers takes a total of two visits to Schramm Dentistry. In the first, you and Dr. Schramm will discuss your smile desires, including the ideal size, shape, and color of your veneers. The teeth are then prepared, and temporary veneers are placed. Your treatment information -- including impressions and the details on your ideal veneer design -- will be sent to a separate lab. Here, your veneers are manufactured by an expert technician. Once they are ready, you will return to our office for the second visit and the final veneer placement.
Virtually any cosmetic imperfection can be improved with dental veneers. They are useful for teeth that have been affected by the following:
Porcelain veneers can correct any number of cosmetic dental imperfections, all in a single treatment.
Most adults who wish to improve the appearance of their front teeth are good candidates for dental veneers. Patients who have advanced cases of gum disease, however, should seek treatment before undergoing elective dental procedures. Areas of decay should also be restored in advance of dental veneers.
Additional conditions that may affect your candidacy for dental veneers include:
Schedule your appointment at Schramm Dentistry to determine whether or not you are a good candidate for porcelain veneers in Charlotte. You can benefit from dramatic smile improvements -- cosmetic dentistry is the answer you have been waiting for.
How Do Porcelain Veneers Work?
Dental veneers provide transformative smile results by simply covering the front surface of imperfect teeth. They’re ultra-thin, tooth-shaped caps that are bonded onto the teeth that show when you smile. Veneers are made of dental porcelain, a material that looks and acts just like the natural teeth. Unlike your tooth enamel, however, porcelain is highly resistant to stains, helping your veneers stay bright years after their application.
How Are Porcelain Veneers Placed?
The procedure for porcelain veneers takes a total of two visits to Schramm Dentistry. In the first, you and Dr. Schramm will discuss your smile desires, including the ideal size, shape, and color of your veneers. The teeth are then prepared, and temporary veneers are placed. Your treatment information -- including impressions and the details on your ideal veneer design -- will be sent to a separate lab. Here, your veneers are manufactured by an expert technician. Once they are ready, you will return to our office for the second visit and the final veneer placement.
What Do Porcelain Veneers Fix?
Virtually any cosmetic imperfection can be improved with dental veneers. They are useful for teeth that have been affected by the following:
- Chipped or broken teeth
- Cracked teeth
- Stains or discoloration that haven’t responded to professional teeth whitening
- Oddly textured teeth
- Misshapen teeth (especially those that appear too pointy or short)
Porcelain veneers can correct any number of cosmetic dental imperfections, all in a single treatment.
Am I a Candidate for Porcelain Veneers?
Most adults who wish to improve the appearance of their front teeth are good candidates for dental veneers. Patients who have advanced cases of gum disease, however, should seek treatment before undergoing elective dental procedures. Areas of decay should also be restored in advance of dental veneers.
Additional conditions that may affect your candidacy for dental veneers include:
- Nighttime teeth grinding, the condition known as bruxism
- Age (traditional veneers not recommended for patients under 18)
- People who do not wish to have their teeth modified in advance of treatment
- People who have severely misaligned teeth, like extreme crowding
Schedule your appointment at Schramm Dentistry to determine whether or not you are a good candidate for porcelain veneers in Charlotte. You can benefit from dramatic smile improvements -- cosmetic dentistry is the answer you have been waiting for.
By Schramm Dentistry
June 30, 2016
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