One of the ways that you can improve your smile is with dental veneers. These are porcelain shells that are quite thing, custom made to easily fit over your teeth. They can also be made from composite resin and give you an attractive live and a natural smile. Porcelain veneers Queens, NY are the ideal way to fix teeth that have been worn down, chipped, misaligned, stained, are abnormally spaced and uneven. They are able to take care of severe cases offering a pleasant smile that is durable since they are not easy to stain.
One of the things you will discover when you speak to Dazzling Smile Dental Group about having veneers done is that this is a permanent procedure that cannot be reversed. As such, you need to think through this decision before deciding to give it a go. It is also important to speak with the doctor about getting veneers ahead of time so that you can get information on how to take care of them and the costs associated with having them done. Veneers are custom made for you so that they match the contour of each tooth. They are then bonded to the enamel of the tooth providing resilience and strength.
There are different types of veneers include porcelain, composite resin and lumineers. If you are looking for veneers that will last you between 10 and 20 years that correct the color and shape of your teeth, then porcelain veneers are your best bet. Sometimes you may need invisalign to align the teeth first before having veneers placed. Porcelain veneers Queens, NY can be placed in 1 to 2 appointments. If the veneer has already been pre-fabricated then one appointment will suffice, but if they need to create it then it will take 2 appointments to allow time for fabrication. Here are the steps taken to place veneers:
* The dentist first cleans the tooth or teeth and determines the right shade of color the veneer needs to be. A tiny amount of enamel is then removed so there is space on the tooth for the veneer. The procedure does not need anesthesia but if one is very sensitive than a local anesthetic is used.
* A tooth impression is made and sent to the lab for fabrication of the veneer while a temporary one is put in place.
* Once you have the custom veneer, the temporary one is taken off, cleaning of the tooth takes place with water and pumise and the veneer is etched. It is then rinsed very well with plain water and dried with air. Adhesive material is placed on the tooth, the cement comes on next and finally the veneer.
* It is light cured for 1 minute so that it can completely bond to the tooth
* Any excess material is removed and the margins polished for a great smile
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