Veneers are an excellent cosmetic tool that can help improve the look and feel of your front teeth. Veneers in Providence, RI, can help your smile look straighter, whiter, and overall, more aesthetically pleasing. If you’ve been hiding your smile, veneers can help you achieve the smile of your dreams – one you can’t wait to show off to the world!
Veneers are a thin piece of porcelain that is adhered on the front surface of your front Your Comfort Dental cosmetic dentist removes a layer of enamel from the tooth or teeth that needs the veneer. Then, they take an impression (either with a rubbery impression material or via a CAD/CAM machine and intraoral camera) of the prepared tooth/teeth.
The impression is used to fabricate custom veneers. Some dentists outsource the fabrication process to a highly skilled dental lab technician. It typically takes two to four weeks to complete the work and deliver the veneers to the patient. The patient wears temporary veneers made of durable plastic material during this time. Other dentists use the CAD/CAM machine to create the dental veneers in-office, often delivering the veneers the same day.
When fabrication is complete, your dentist will remove the temporary veneers (if necessary) and try on the custom porcelain veneers. They’ll make sure the veneers fit onto your tooth, ensuring there are no gaps around the margins. They will also evaluate whether the bite is correct. If the veneers are too long, your dentist will adjust them, so they don’t chip or break.
Finally, the veneers are bonded onto the teeth using a unique bonding system and UV light.
Your Comfort Dental team understands that dental treatments aren’t cheap. They’re a definite investment, and if you’re like most people, you want to save money where you can. Therefore, you might be inclined to cut costs by purchasing prefabricated dental veneers.
Prefabricated restorations must be adjusted to fit your teeth, whereas custom-fit veneers fit each tooth like a glove. Custom restorations are designed to last longer and are less likely to come off or break. In the long run, custom dental veneers look better and are the better investment.
Composite bonding is another option for patients who want veneers but are worried about costs.
Your dentist can form custom veneers using composite material – often the same used for composite fillings. The benefits of composite bonding include:
The downside of composite bonding is that they aren’t made of porcelain. Porcelain is stronger and longer-lasting. Porcelain dental veneers in Providence, RI, can last 10-15 years. Composite bonding can last five to seven years on average. Additionally, composite material becomes porous over time and can stain or discolor, especially if you consume foods or beverages that are notorious for staining teeth. Porcelain won’t stain.
If you have any of the following issues, porcelain veneers can help correct the problem.
Porcelain veneers are one of the gold standard procedures in cosmetic dentistry. They are long-lasting, don’t damage the teeth, and look beautiful.
Depending on your circumstances, budget, habits, dental needs, and aesthetic goals, you may or may not be a good candidate for veneers in Providence, RI.
However, your cosmetic dentist is happy to discuss your cosmetic goals and work with you to determine the best course of action to meet your goals and promote good oral health.
Contact us for more information about dental veneers and other cosmetic procedures.
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