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Porcelain
Veneers
Veneers are thin,strong, custom made porcelain "jackets" that
are bonded to front teeth.
What Can They Do For
Me?
Veneers can beautify your smile by improving the color and shape
of one or more of your teeth. Veneers can be used to close spaces
between your teeth, lengthen small or misshapen teeth, or whiten
stained teeth. And if your teeth are chipped or beginning to wear,
veneers can protect them from damage and restore their original
look.
Teeth Veneers are just one of the solutions for the instances
below:
* Spaces Between the Teeth (Diastemas)
* Broken or Chipped Teeth
* Unsightly, Stained or Washed out Fillings
* Permanently Stained or Discolored Teeth
* Mis-shapen or Crooked Teeth ("Instant Orthodontics") CLICK
HERE for an example
* Whiten Dark Yellow or Stained Teeth
Procedure
It takes two or more appointments to restore your teeth with
veneers. On the first appointment, your teeth are shaped and
roughened. From impressions, precise working models are made of
your teeth. It's on these models that the veneers are crafted to
exactly fit your teeth.
On the second appointment, your prepared teeth are polished and
cleaned. Then an adhesive is used to bond the veneers to your
teeth. A harmless high-intensity light hardens the adhesive. Once
in place, veneers virtually become part of your teeth. You can use
them like you would your own teeth, because the bond is extremely
strong. The final result is more beautiful and natural looking
smile!
What are No Preparation Veneers?
Many people are reluctant to have traditional veneers done
because they do not want their own teeth "shaved down". This always
involved shots of anaesthetic and drilling. This new technique
allows us to make extremely thin and strong veneers that give the
patient white straight teeth with no drilling or shots. The contact
lens-like veneers are bonded directly to the tooth in cases where
larger teeth are desired . This technique is not always possible ,
but we can let you know if it is , with a consultation.
This is an example of a patient of Dr. Mueller's treated with
"No Preparation Veneers"
How long do veneers
last?
Generally, porcelain veneers can be expected to function for
5-10 years. |