Cosmetic dentistry can offer an attractive smile, one that makes you feel confident and proud. One treatment option in fact can transform the shape and color of your teeth. In today’s blog, your Sheridan, WY, dentist explains how porcelain veneers can provide major esthetic improvements for your smiles!
Creating Your Custom Cosmetic Restorations
Each veneer we provide for our patients will be custom-made, as every smile is unique. This means your restoration will blend with your smile seamlessly, and ensure your bite is properly balanced as well. To begin, we will need to numb your tooth so we can comfortably remove a thin layer of outer enamel from it. Next, we need to gather pictures of the tooth from several angles, which we will use to create a 3D impression of your tooth. In a dental lab, we use this information to design and then craft the restoration from porcelain. When you return for a second visit, we can attach the new veneer with a powerful bonding agent.
The Improvements These Offer
Being made from porcelain means they can handle daily bite forces and pressure, as this is the same material used in crowns and even dental prosthetics. We also shade this to blend with the color of surrounding teeth, so the results look material. Since they cover the front and sides of the teeth, we can reshape malformed teeth, repair minor damage, and even lengthen worn down tooth structure. Placement could also close unsightly gaps between teeth and even mask permanent teeth stains. Placement could also correct the appearance of minor misalignment, so you have a straighter smile without the need for braces or aligners. For some, these veneers offer a smile makeover in only two visits.
Maintaining Your New Results
To keep the veneers bright and also safeguard the teeth we’ve applied them to, you need to maintain good oral hygiene. Each day, you need to brush twice with a fluoride toothpaste for about two minutes. We also urge you to floss in the evening and limit how many sugar and starch-rich foods and drinks you consume. Finally, make time to see our team for a checkup and cleaning visit, so we can monitor your oral health and help your restoration stay bright.
If you have any questions about placing porcelain veneers, or about our cosmetic treatment options, then contact our team today to learn more. We want to offer stunning results that make you feel confident!
Talk To Your Sheridan, WY Dentist About Our Custom Treatment Options
Custom cosmetic treatments can improve the shape and color of your smile. To find out how our team can transform smile beauty, then reach out to Grinnell Street Dental in Sheridan, WY at 307-672-7567.
