This two-part article series provides a comprehensive overview of dental veneers as a wonderful cosmetic treatment for an imperfect tooth or imperfect teeth.

Your smile is a very personal and intimate reflection of who you are: it’s the ultimate tool of unspoken communication. Unfortunately, not everyone in Newport Beach has a smile they are proud of and the effect this has upon their social confidence and self-esteem can be truly debilitating. Thankfully, there is a cosmetic treatment available for people such as these and recent technological developments have made smile reparation and perfection quicker and easier than ever. We’re talking about porcelain veneers: the cosmetic dental technology that’s perfect for smile makeovers!

In this two-part article series, we shall take a look at all the frequently asked questions there are about porcelain veneers in Newport Beach, so that the residents there, know exactly what to look forward to when signing up for this cosmetic procedure.

FAQ: What Are Porcelain Veneers?

Cosmetic Dentist Answer: Porcelain veneers are ultra-thin shells or coverings made from high grade, durable ceramic material (take a look at the picture, above). They are custom fabricated in a dental laboratory using molds of your teeth in order to fit over the front surface of every tooth requiring restoration. In other words, the veneer made for your top incisor will be quite different in shape, function and form to the veneer made for your bottom incisor.

FAQ: What Conditions Can Dental Veneers Treat?

Cosmetic Dentist Answer: Porcelain veneers essentially camouflage deep stains and discoloration by covering them up; they also “flesh out” the portions of your dental enamel that have been lost through some kind of physical trauma, natural wear or decay. In short, if you have any of the following conditions, you may be a great candidate for dental veneers and you should speak to a qualified Newport Beach cosmetic dentist:

•    A chipped, cracked or fractured tooth

•    Uneven, jagged teeth

•    Small or short crowns that make your teeth look small

•    Large gaps between the teeth

•    Skew, mildly overlapping teeth

•    Deeply stained or discolored teeth

•    Teeth that have become worn down through grinding

Essentially, any kind of cosmetic imperfection related to your teeth can be addressed by a skilled cosmetic dentist in Newport Beach using porcelain veneers!

FAQ: What’s The Procedure Involved For The Placement Of Porcelain Veneers?

Cosmetic Dentist Answer: The modern procedures used to place porcelain veneers have advanced in leaps and bounds. They no longer require cosmetic dentists to “shave off” or file down a slim layer of the front of your teeth in order to accommodate the veneer, because the veneer can now be made by machine to be ultra-thin.

Your procedure will begin with a consultation with your cosmetic dentist, during which he or she will assess your oral health and ensure that the cause of your problem or dental imperfection isn’t related to tooth decay or gum problems. If it is, it will be address first before Newport Beach cosmetic Dentistry treatment is provided. The dentist will then take a mold of your teeth and this will be used to custom fabricate your porcelain veneers. You will be asked to return for another appointment, during which your veneers will be placed on your tooth/teeth.

At your second appointment at your Newport Beach cosmetic dentist’s office, your new veneers will be ready and waiting for you. The front surface of your teeth may be lightly abraded so as to provide greater traction for the porcelain veneer. A dental cement will be brushed onto your teeth and the veneer carefully put over your tooth. A special light will be utilized to harden the bonding agent, thereby cementing the veneer in place.

Once you have been thoroughly checked for bite fit and comfort, you’ll be able to admire your beautiful new smile in the mirror!

Stay Tuned for Part 2

To find out more about dental veneers and how they can drastically improve upon the quality of your smile, stay tuned for the second half of this two-part article series.