subject: Cosmetic Dentistry Veneers Brighten A Smile [print this page] Are you happy with your smile? If not, you're in good company because lots of people wish they could repair spaces between teeth or cover up stains. The good news is that the cosmetic dentist in South Easton, MA can do both by applying either composite or porcelain veneers. Veneers can repair small teeth spaces or cover up stained teeth. Veneers are also used to:
>> Hide poor dental work done in the past
>> Hide unsightly fillings
>> Prevent further enamel or filling erosion
>> Cover up misshapen teeth
>> Cover up misaligned teeth
>> Whiten stained teeth
>> Reduce the amount of gum showing
>> Reduce tooth sensitivity
Veneers are applied for cosmetic reasons so are used primarily on the front teeth which can be seen when a person smiles. The veneers are made of strong material that cannot damaged easily. Though they are for cosmetic purposes, people who get them put on their teeth also talk about feeling more confident and having more self esteem because their smile is not filled with broken or stained teeth.
The cosmetic dentist in South Easton, MA puts the veneers in place during a painless procedure. Once in place, teeth look uniform and whiter.
A Porcelain Smile That Looks Natural
Veneers made of porcelain are translucent wafer thin pieces formed from impressions taken by the dentist. The front surface of the tooth is trimmed to make the impression. The veneers are then made by lab technicians using the molds or impressions, so a couple of dentist visits are required to put porcelain veneers in place. The veneers are bonded to the front surface of the tooth with a strong dental adhesive and can make yellowed or darkened teeth look whiter and misshapen teeth straighter.
Teeth do not have to be ground down to apply porcelain veneers so there is no need for anesthetic. Once bonded, the veneers look very natural and are resistant to staining. Because of the bonding process, the veneer is also quite strong. Porcelain veneers can last up to 15 years or longer.
Composite Veneers
Composite veneers are made right in the dentist office and don't require lab work. The cosmetic dentist in South Easton, MA will create the veneer out of the composite material by applying it directly to the teeth. As a result, it only takes one visit to complete the process, and thus composite veneers are less expensive than porcelain veneers. However, the material is more susceptible to staining compared to porcelain veneers.
The composite veneers make teeth look much whiter, fill in small gaps between teeth and cover up light tooth chipping. Composites usually last for about 10 years and then need to be replaced by the cosmetic dentist in South Easton, MA.
Discuss the Options with the Dentist
Before choosing veneer material, it's important to discuss all the advantages and disadvantages of each with the dentist. Both types of veneers will restore a beautiful smile which is the ultimate goal. The cosmetic dentist in South Easton, MA will also review costs because there is a significant price different between porcelain veneers and composite veneers.
