We’re always excited to talk to our patients about porcelain veneers. These thin dental restorations can provide a smile makeover in only two visits, instantly changing the shape and color of your teeth. In today’s blog, your Ankeny, IA, dentist is going to look at how we create and place your custom porcelain veneers.
The Benefits of Placing Your Veneers
How do our porcelain veneers improve the appearance of your smile? Each one is a very thin restoration made from a durable material known as porcelain, which we can color-match to blend with your smile. When attached to the front of your tooth, this instantly alters the color and shape.
We can use them to mask permanent teeth stains to instantly brighten your smile. Placement could also fill in gaps and black triangle spaces between the teeth. We can lengthen worn-down teeth and even repair minor damage. Placement also helps address misshapen tooth structures too. For some, this is a total smile makeover in just two appointments!
How We Create and Place Your Restorations
To begin the process, our team will numb the tooth or teeth being treated. We then remove a thin layer of outer enamel from the tooth, making room for the new cosmetic restoration. Our team then takes detailed digital images and impressions of your bite from multiple angles, which we use to design and craft your new restorations. When they are complete, you will return to the office so we can check the fit and make any last-minute adjustments. Finally, we attach them with a powerful bonding agent.
Keeping Your New Smile Bright
To keep your smile bright and ensure your restoration can last for years to come. You need to practice good oral hygiene. For example, take time to brush and floss daily to control plaque buildup and the risk of issues like tooth decay, infection, or gum disease. Cut back on the sugar and starch in your diet, and be sure you see our team for a routine checkup and cleaning visit every six months. These actions help ensure your veneers stay in place and continue to look great, and they also protect your smile from serious threats too.
If you have any questions about how our team will treat your cosmetic imperfection with one or more porcelain veneers, or if you want to schedule a consultation to see if they are right for you, then contact our office today to get started.
Dental Impressions Provides Custom Cosmetic Improvements
Our team wants to provide treatment to improve the appearance of your smile in just two visits! To schedule your appointment for custom cosmetic restorations, then call Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA today at (515) 965-0230.
