At Shoreline Dental Studio, watching patients discover a brilliant new smile highlights our days. Veneers can transform a smile dramatically, sometimes referred to as “instant orthodontics.”
A set of veneers can correct chips, stains, and even deeply discolored teeth. But they can also alter the length and size of teeth, or help teeth that seem rotated suddenly appear straight. While it sounds dramatic, only the stunning visual outcome is surprising. Veneers provide a highly conservative approach to esthetic smile makeovers.
Veneers display the ultimate in dental art and science, handcrafted and customized to fit your smile. Like a contact lens, these paper-thin pieces of porcelain bond to the outside of your natural teeth. But don’t be fooled by the thin characteristics of this material. Many unique features can be incorporated into the ceramics, replicating any look you want to create.
While veneers provide a conservative way to repair bad teeth, the steps behind the process require a high level of training to produce accurately. So what’s involved in bringing a smile like this to life?
Careful planning of your veneers is vital to a successful outcome. Models, photographs, and digital x-rays allow you and Dr. Ritzau and Dr. Livingston to create a perfect blueprint to direct your case from start to finish.
Like all successful projects, this planning can’t be compromised. They will consider your input and incorporate your desires into your veneer case, from color to shape and a number of other factors.
Once Dr. Ritzau and Dr. Livingston plan your case, usually two appointments leave you with a stunning new smile. At the first visit, the teeth are gently prepared to allow space for the ultra-thin porcelain to be crafted over by a master lab technician. Dr. Ritzau and Dr. Livingston provides all the information to a specialized lab that’s needed to create a masterpiece.
Dr. Ritzau and Dr. Livingston also produce acrylic temporary restorations that mimic the veneers, worn for about three weeks. These temporaries provide a preview of the general appearance of your new smile and allow further input regarding the appearance of your upcoming smile.
After hours of custom craftwork in the lab, you’ll return for a second appointment. Dr. Ritzau and Dr. Livingston will try in each veneer and evaluate the appearance and fit, giving you an opportunity to preview the new look. He will then go through several precise steps to bond the thin veneers to the outer surface of your teeth, creating an incredibly strong bond between tooth and porcelain. Minor adjustments to your bite and a final polish will leave you with a smile that may have you wondering why you waited so long to find Shoreline Dental Studio!
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Veneers are paper-thin crafted pieces of porcelain bonded to the front of your teeth, instantly covering chips or stains.
With the right care, your porcelain veneers can last up to 10 years—sometimes more. Because the preparation of the tooth involves removing some of the enamel to create space for the veneer, if you need to remove a veneer it must be replaced.
Sometimes called “instant orthodontics,” veneers can transform your smile by fitting over the front surfaces of your teeth. They correct not only chips and discoloration but also the length and size of the tooth, helping it blend in seamlessly with its neighbors. Veneers can even make a rotated tooth appear straight!
Porcelain isn’t a porous material, so it’s almost impossible to stain through normal eating and drinking. However, if the tooth around the veneer seems to be yellowing or stained, it’s time for a visit to your dentist!
