Porcelain Veneers
Powell Dentists Dr. Edwin Guion and Dr. Todd Klein know that having a perfect smile used to be a long and painful process, but the creation of cosmetic veneers has made it possible to have the smile you’ve always dreamed about both quickly and painlessly. Usually in just 3 visits!
A cosmetic dental veneer is a thin layer of porcelain made to fit only the front surface of a tooth, very much as a false fingernail fits over a nail. Veneers can instantly solve such defects as chips, teeth worn from use or from grinding, teeth that are poorly aligned and unsightly gaps or discoloration.
Porcelain for Strength and Beauty
“Patients have said they’ve never felt comfortable smiling, and now they say they love to smile.” – Powell, TN Dentists Dr. Guion and Dr. Klein
Porcelain veneers are beautiful tooth restorations that look totally natural, blending in perfectly with the rest of your teeth and creating a smile that radiates health and confidence. This process typically takes 3 visits:
Initial exam: Digital x-rays, photos, and impressions of your teeth will be sent to the lab to create a wax-up model.
The wax-up model will give you a pre-view of your enhanced smile. At this point we can make any adjustments to your design that you desire before your finalized design is sent to the lab to create your permanent restorations.
Your finished veneers will be permanently bonded to the surface of your teeth creating a beautiful, healthy smile.
Porcelain veneers are known for both their durability and beauty. Porcelain has a translucency that can absorb and reflect light in the same way that your natural teeth do, giving your restorations a very life-like appearance. At the same time, the inherent strength of porcelain allows it to hold up beautifully under constant pressure from your teeth and jaw.
Maintenance
It is very important to maintain your new restorations as you do your natural teeth. This is done through a good oral hygiene routine and coming in regularly for check-ups. Just as your natural teeth can be stained and discolored by certain habits, so can your porcelain veneers. Protect them from any micro-cracking and chipping by avoiding any undue pressure, grinding or biting on any inappropriate surfaces.
A confident, beautiful smile can open many doors. We can quickly and painlessly give you the smile you’ve always wanted. Call us today for a complementary consultation.
