Today’s article from Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS focuses on an effective and versatile cosmetic dental procedure—porcelain veneers.
Porcelain veneers are individual covers for the front part of teeth. They are an extraordinary way to repair a myriad of tooth imperfections such as chips, stains, yellowing, unattractive shapes, or minimal misalignment.
Have you ever looked for a minimally invasive facelift for a tooth without getting an entire crown? Veneers are your answer! Strong, tooth-colored porcelain laminate is shaped into thin shells and custom-fitted for each patient’s unique set of teeth.
How many veneers should you get? This depends on how many teeth you want to improve and the overall condition of your teeth. Doctor McNeil-Amorteguy will counsel you on the most successful strategy.
The thickness, shade, alignment, and shape of your teeth influence the final product as well as whether you have any gum recession. Veneers are matched to your existing teeth so they will blend seamlessly, but if you are planning to treat several teeth, you definitely want to have them created in the same “batch” at the lab.
The first step in the veneer process is to make an impression of your teeth to work from. After that, a dental technician will use the model to manufacture the veneers to the precise size, shape, color, and degree of translucency. Experienced cosmetic dentists and dental technicians elevate the level of artistry in this It’s a painstaking process.
Many patients wonder if veneers are as durable as their natural teeth. Though the veneer tooth-prep process weakens the tooth to a very tiny degree, with proper care, veneers can last up to 15 years. Doctor McNeil-Amorteguy will advise you in detail on the proper care of porcelain veneers.
Porcelain veneers are more durable than dental bonding, which is sometimes used to repair the same types of imperfections. Dental bonding generally has a shorter life span than veneers, so keep this in mind when comparing the price tags of the two procedures.
If you are looking for a dentist with an artistic eye for stunning porcelain veneers, give Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS a call. My name is Doctor Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy and I have been serving San Luis Obispo, California since 1988.
Contact Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS:
805-543-3016
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4472 Broad St, Suite 160
San Luis Obispo, California
93401
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