Veneers Q & A

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Why should I consider veneers?

Veneers are thin porcelain shells designed to cover the front side of your teeth and enhance your natural smile. One of the experienced cosmetic dentists at Hudson Dental Arts custom-fits each veneer to the individual teeth in your mouth, then bonds the veneers to your existing teeth. Veneers cover up imperfections like gaps, stains, cracks, or misshapen teeth. In addition, they help reinforce weak teeth.

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Veneers can be constructed out of resin composite materials, but porcelain is the most stain-resistant material. Porcelain also tends to look more like your natural enamel. A skilled dental team member describes your choices and helps you select the best type of veneers for your needs.

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What is the procedure for getting veneers?

Following the initial consultation to review your desired results and the kind of veneers that are best for you, you return for a follow-up appointment. At this appointment, one of the professional cosmetic dental experts takes off a minuscule amount of enamel from the surface of your existing teeth to shape them in preparation for the veneers. Once your teeth are prepared, your dental practitioner takes a mold of your teeth to create your individualized veneers in the dental lab.

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You come back to have the finished veneers fitted to each tooth. To prepare your teeth for the bonding process, the dental expert cleans and etches the surface of your teeth. Then, your dental expert uses a specialized cement and light source that bonds the cement securely to the porcelain. In no time your veneers are permanently in place, and you have a new and improved smile!

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What are the benefits of veneers?

Veneers offer a natural-looking solution for broken, crooked, or misshapen teeth. Also, they provide the following benefits:

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• Resistance to stains

• Little gum irritation

• Ability to lighten darker teeth, so they appear whiter

• Aesthetically pleasing with minimal dental work

• Strengthen teeth

• Cheaper than other dental treatments such as crowns

 

If you want to learn more about the convenience of custom veneers to improve your smile, call Hudson Dental Arts or schedule a consultation using the online booking tool.