In our previous article post, we began this three-part series by defining just what an important asset your smile is. We then took a look at professional teeth whitening and how this quick, simple and inexpensive treatment can achieve remarkable results for patients who wish to improve upon the appearance of their smile. In this article installment, the second of a three-part series, courtesy of this cosmetic dentist in Pueblo, we shall look at another option for patients who want to improve upon their smile aesthetics: porcelain veneers.

When a tooth has become severely discolored, is uneven or has sustained minor damage in the form of a chip or crack, the cosmetic dentist in Pueblo may recommend restoring the tooth using porcelain veneers. As the name suggests, these restorations consist of ultra-thin shells of ceramic material that are custom fabricated to fit over the front surface of the tooth requiring cosmetic improvement. The cosmetic dentist in Pueblo uses a composite resin to bond this wafer-thin shell of ceramic material in place so that it won’t fall off or become damaged.

Porcelain veneers can completely make over the appearance of your smile, says the cosmetic dentist in Pueblo. By evening out the shape of the tooth, filling in gaps between teeth and covering up evidence of staining and discoloration, they can literally transform your entire appearance. They are custom fabricated from an incredibly high quality and durable ceramic material, so they last a long time and enable you to eat all the foods you like. In addition to cosmetically improving the appearance of your smile, porcelain veneers can be used to protect the health of the tooth, says the cosmetic dentist in Pueblo.

When the dental enamel becomes chipped, worn or cracked, the softer dentine underneath can become exposed. And this is far more easily eroded and compromised by bacteria than the enamel, whose function it is to protect the tooth. By placing a resilient porcelain veneer over the surface of the damaged tooth, the cosmetic dentist in Pueblo is able to prevent bacteria from gaining access – via the dentine – to the pulp chamber in the very heart of the tooth. This essentially prevents the infection and decay that would otherwise cause the tooth to die and fall out or require extraction or root canal therapy.

 

The placement of porcelain veneers generally requires two visits to the cosmetic dentist in Pueblo. During the initial consultation, a mold will be taken of your teeth to facilitate in the custom fabrication of your veneer. The second appointment is designated for the placement of your veneers, which is a quick and entirely painless procedure.