Today’s post from St. Mary’s Dental focuses on an effective and versatile cosmetic dental procedure—porcelain veneers.
Veneers are individual covers for the front part of teeth. They are a phenomenal way to fix a myriad of tooth imperfections such as chips, stains, yellowing, unattractive shapes, or minimal misalignment.
Have you ever looked for a minimally invasive facelift for a tooth without getting an entire crown? Veneers are your answer! Super-strong, tooth-colored porcelain laminate is shaped into thin shells and custom-fitted for each patient’s unique set of teeth.
How many veneers should you get? This depends on how many teeth you want to upgrade and the overall condition of your teeth. Doctor McCray will guide you on the most beneficial strategy.
The thickness, color, alignment, and shape of your teeth impact the result as well as whether you have any gum recession. Veneers are matched to your existing teeth so they will blend seamlessly, but if you are planning to treat several teeth, you want to have them fabricated in the same “batch” at the lab.
The first step in the veneer process is to make a model of your teeth to work from. After that, a dental technician will use the model to manufacture the veneers to the precise size, shape, color, and amount of translucency. Experienced cosmetic dentists and dental technicians elevate the level of artistry in this It’s a complex process.
Many patients wonder if veneers are as durable as their natural teeth. Though the veneer tooth-prep process weakens the tooth slightly, with proper care, veneers can last up to 15 years. doctor McCray will advise you in detail on proper care of porcelain veneers.
Porcelain veneers are more durable than dental bonding, which is sometimes used to fix the same kinds of imperfections. Dental bonding generally has a shorter life span than veneers, so keep this in mind when comparing the price tags of the two procedures.
If you are looking for a cosmetic dentist with an artistic eye for flawless porcelain veneers, give St. Mary’s Dental a call. My name is Doctor Gina McCray and I have been serving Mechanicsville, Maryland since 1992.
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301-884-3248
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28169 Old Village Rd
Mechanicsville, Maryland
20659
