Local Dentist Dr. Cecil Lamberton
Most of us are born with bright white teeth, but as we grow older they can stain or become dingy. The good news is that most discoloration isn’t permanent. Your dentist can easily and safely return your teeth to their natural whiteness.
Before you begin any whitening process, your teeth and gums must be cleaned. You will consult with our whitening expert to determine if there are any concerns, such as periodontal disease.
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Even perfectly aligned teeth don’t guarantee a smile that dazzles. Straight teeth can have chips and stains, be worn down from years of use or appear yellow. Broken or missing teeth, too, can affect your health as well as mar your appearance.
Many people think of cosmetic dentistry as primarily teeth whitening. But cosmetic dentists perform a range of procedures that take your smile to perfection, including bonding, veneers, implants, tooth repair, tooth and gum contouring, porcelain bridges and crowns.
It isn’t all about beauty, though improved appearance and the self-esteem boost that usually goes along with it are important. But cosmetic treatments can be critical to improve the health of your teeth, strengthen and protect them and help them function better and last longer.
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Porcelain veneers are thin layers of porcelain that cover the front of your teeth, giving them a straighter, whiter, and more beautiful appearance. Veneers can be used to improve the appearance of your smile by hiding common problems such as:
How do Veneers Work?
Traditional porcelain veneers require a thin layer of enamel to be removed from the front of your tooth to make room for the veneer. The veneer fits snugly in place to create the look of a perfect tooth. Your dentist will prepare your teeth in one visit, then you will return to have your veneers placed. Once securely placed you will keep your veneers forever, maintaining your teeth as you normally would.
If you would like a more beautiful smile without removing existing tooth structure, “No-Pre Veneers” may be the perfect solution. No-preparation or minimal-preparation veneers reduce, and sometimes eliminate the need, to remove any existing tooth structure. If no tooth structure is removed, no-prep veneers can often be removed if you choose to do so later in life
Both traditional porcelain veneers and no-prep veneers offer beautiful results. It takes a thorough evaluation by an experienced cosmetic dentist to determine which type of veneer is best for you. Your dentist will take into consideration any existing tooth defects as well as your personal goals and preferences when planning your smile makeover. Questions your dentist may evaluate include:
No-Prep Veneers can cover your teeth with a translucent tooth-like surface as thin as .03 mm. Benefits of No-Prep Veneers include:
Depending on the current condition of your teeth, a thicker veneer may do a better job of hiding defects or correctly contouring your smile. Potential disadvantages of No-Prep Veneers:
Both traditional and No-Prep Porcelain Veneers can give you a beautiful smile, however the best solution for you depends on the existing condition of your teeth and your goals for your smile make-over. Porcelain veneers can give you a beautiful, white, long-lasting smile. See your cosmetic dentist to help determine the best solution for your smile makeover.
