subject: Exchange That Thin-Lipped Smile For a Thinly-Veneered Grin [print this page] Exchange That Thin-Lipped Smile For a Thinly-Veneered Grin
Can you think of anything you dislike about your teeth? No matter what the concern, veneers can likely resolve it. Veneers serve as an adaptable cosmetic dentistry tool.
Similar to dental bonding, dental veneers make teeth appear straight, stain-free, white, smooth and aligned. Your dentist uses veneers to cover your teeth with a composite or porcelain finish, creating an ideal new, natural-looking smile. Your cosmetic dentist applies the thin veneer to the front of your teeth, creating whichever effect you desire.
Porcelain veneer appears more natural, as it contains similar properties to teeth and remains whiter, longer. Because of the similarities, porcelain costs more than resin. Composite resin veneers tend to be thinner, allowing your dentist to leave more of your natural teeth in place prior to covering them in the veneer. Composite veneers are also simpler to make, and they can be created at the cosmetic dentistry instead of at an off-site laboratory. Discuss the options with your Austin area dentistry to decide which veneer best serves your unique purposes.
Creating a veneer requires a few dentists' visits, but not enough to be arduous. You will need to schedule a consultation to determine the most viable options for your situation. After that, your cosmetic dentist will likely request you return twice more - once for a fitting, and once for the application process. Your dentist shaves down the front of your teeth slightly to allow space for the veneer, then proceeding to clean and polish your teeth. Then, they apply a bonding material to the veneer and place it on your teeth, after they've confirmed shade, shape and general aesthetic appeal.
Not every Austin cosmetic dentist offers dental implants. The Lakeway Center for Austin Cosmetic Dentistry does. Robert D'Alfonso, D.D.S., repairs your smile by preparing a brand new tooth. He offers free consultation conveniently located to the northwest of the Austin area, in the hills by Lake Travis.Robert D'Alfonso, D.D.S., repairs your smile by preparing a brand new tooth. He offers free consultation conveniently located to the northwest of the Austin area, in the hills by Lake Travis.
