What are porcelain veneers?
A porcelain veneer consist of several small pieces of porcelain layered to recreate the natural look of teeth. Veneers are custom designed for each patient to achieve desired shape, size, and color. They are designed to cover the front surface of teeth to improve your appearance. The best part of a veneer is that it is bonded directly to your front tooth surface.
Why choose veneers?
Veneers are great cosmetic options for a variety of dental issues. Veneers are treatment of choice when a tooth has chipped, fractured, or a tooth has developed poor shape, color or contours. Veneers can also be used to close gaps between teeth and correct minor bite issue by realigning tooth position.
Because veneers are made from high quality material, they resist stains from coffee, tea, and other teeth staining foods and agents.
What is involved in getting veneers?
Designing a veneer, requires a precise, skilled and detailed report of your individual teeth and bite. X-rays, examination and study models determine if veneers are a right choice for you. Dr. Jivan spends time evaluating what your desires are and based on his expertise; he will determine the best approach to achieve your perfect smile. Once a plan is finalized, a mock up will be made for you to try on. This will allow you see how your final veneer will look and feel.
The procedure itself is comfortable and routine. The tooth is gently polished to accommodate a veneer. At this visit, a custom temporary will be made by Dr. Jivan to ensure that you have a natural looking smile. Allow at least two weeks between receiving your temporary and the final set of veneers. The final veneer is permanently bonded to the front of the tooth.
How to maintain veneers?
Veneers do not require any special care. Treat them as your natural teeth by taking care of them with regular brushing, flossing and dental hygiene visits.
Dr. Jivan and his well trained staff will be there at every step in the process of creating your perfect smile.