When you have several problems with the beauty of your teeth, you may not know that there is a single procedure that can completely transform them. For as conservative smile enhancement option, we could place one or more porcelain veneers. In today’s blog, your Rochester, MN, dentist looks at our porcelain veneers.
A Look At Cosmetic Restorations
A porcelain veneer is a very thin restoration, made from the same durable material we often create crowns and even replacement teeth from. Porcelain is able to absorb daily bite forces and pressure with ease, but is also translucent like tooth enamel. Our team actually color matches the material to blend with the rest of the smile, offering a lifelike appearance. Each one is custom-made for a tooth, ensuring a balanced bite as well as a natural looking appearance. To create and secure them, we usually need two visits.
The Fabrication Process
The first visit involves the design process. Our team will carefully numb the tooth and then gently move outer enamel from it. This makes room for your new porcelain veneer. We next gather detailed digital images of your smile from multiple angles, and use them to create a 3D model. The model is then used to design and fabricate the finished product, a thin shell of porcelain designed to improve the beauty of your smile.
Placement
The second visit involves attaching the completed restoration to the tooth with a powerful bonding agent. This secures it in place for years to come. Once in place, this instantly alters the front and sides of your tooth. We can use them to mask the permanent teeth stains that may not respond to whitening, or to correct the appearance of misalignment, offering an alternative to braces or aligners. Placement could reshape malformed or misshapen teeth, or even repair minor chips and cracks. We can use porcelain veneers to close embarrassing gaps between the teeth too, and improve overall bite balance. In as little as two visits, we can offer a smile makeover. In fact, we could also whiten the teeth beforehand so your new restorations match your brightest possible smile.
If you have any questions about cosmetic dentistry, or about our lifelike porcelain veneers, then contact our team today. Let’s transform your smile’s appearance in 2023!
TALK TO YOUR ROCHESTER, MN DENTIST ABOUT COSMETIC DENTAL CARE
Our team is ready to help you obtain your best possible smile with cosmetic dentistry. If you would like to learn more about improving the beauty of your smile with our custom and lifelike porcelain restorations, or if you wish to book an appointment at our location, call Greenview Cosmetic And Family Dentistry in Rochester, MN at (507) 281-3659.
