What Are Porcelain Laminate Veneers

Do you have worn, discolored or damaged teeth? Are you afraid to smile? Do you wish you had the same smile as a friend or neighbor? Take a look at what others have said       

Well, now you can! Over the past few years the dental profession has devised a simple, relatively inexpensive way to repair damaged teeth in just two quick visits. Much like replacing a lost fingernail, porcelain laminates can be used to correct ugly tooth color, chipped teeth and even extreme tooth rotation. Not a place for orthodontics but a substitute for those that do not want to wear braces.                   

Visit One - Tooth Preparation and Temporization

On your first visit, your teeth will be reduced by about .5 millimeters. (Non-prep veneers are now also available in some situations. Please take a look at Lumineers for more information) With traditional veneers, since tooth structure is removed, the procedure is not reversible. Once your teeth are prepared, an impression will be taken and then sent to a cosmetic dental laboratory for the porcelain laminates veneers to be made.  During that period you will have temporaries that will mimic the final result. Think of these as a "Veneer Test Drive". This is a great time to make any changes that you feel will give you the Smile you have always wanted. It's just that easy!

Visit Two - Veneer Placement

From a few days to a week or so later, your new veneers will arrive. We will first try them on to make sure that 1) they fit appropriately and 2) you are pleased with the result. Then, and only then, we will place your laminates. After about an hour or so you new veneers will be in place. Now it's time to go home and show everyone your new smile. After a week or so you will return for any "fine tuning" you may feel is necessary to give you that great smile you have always wanted.

                                              Before                                       After

Since porcelain is a totally glazed surface, laminates that stain during normal function can be cleaned in our office. Porcelain laminates can give you back that smile you have always wanted! Call or write us for more information!

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