CROOKED teeth, gaps between teeth, old worn fillings and unsightly stained teeth can make your smile nothing to smile about. If you have ever wished for a better looking smile but thought you would have to put up with braces—not anymore! Today’s aesthetic dentistry can correct embarrassing dental defects much more easily and quicky than in the past.
One innovation that dentists recommend to eliminate these types of problems is the porcelain veneer. The unique characteristics of today’s porcelain material used to create veneers results in a new tooth surface remarkably lifelike in its ability to duplicate the natural translucence of the surrounding natural teeth.
A veneer is simply a wafer-thin shell of porcelain created in a laboratory and bonded to the front surface of your own tooth. The tooth is first shaped or "contoured" by the dentist to create a perfect fit and to prepare the surface for a strong bond with the new veneer. Once bonded to the tooth, the veneer becomes permanent. The porcelain material used in today’s veneer allows light to penetrate through to the underlying tooth’s surface, giving the new surface a dramatically natural, life-like appearance.
If you drink coffee, tea, red wine or smoke, porcelain veneers and the modern materials used to adhere them to the teeth offer the advantage of resisting stains far better than previous materials used. With proper care, your new porcelain veneers can last many years in addition to eliminating unsightly problems with your smile and the need for braces.
Ask your dentist or a dentist who specializes in aesthetic or cosmetic dentistry how porcelain veneers can eliminate embarrassing dental problems. You may be surprise to find out how easy it is to smile again.
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If you have questions, pls call Dr. Valerie de Leon at (650) 697–9000 or visit our website at www.millbraesmiles.com. She is with Millbrae Smile Center located at 15 El Camino Real, Millbrae 94030. She is a member of American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Academy of Laser Dentistry, ADA, CDA and SMCDS. Please call for a free consultation.
( Published December 3, 2009 Asian Journal Northern California p. B5 )
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