If you’re unhappy with your teeth’s appearance, there are many ways to improve how they look. However, if you want something simple done to them, our dentist at Marconi Dental Aesthetics in Pasadena, TX, may recommend getting veneers.
When you consult with the dentist about improving your teeth, there will be several options to consider. Dental bonding or capping them are two ways to change the appearance of your teeth. However, capping them involves using dental crowns and trimming your teeth so that the crowns fit correctly. Dental bonding uses a composite resin that doesn’t last as long as porcelain veneers.
You can choose one of two materials for a veneer, which is porcelain or composite resin. Most of our patients at Marconi Dental Aesthetics in Pasadena, TX, choose porcelain because it looks more like natural enamel. The porcelain is slightly translucent like enamel, and light reflects off them the same as they do your natural teeth.
After picking the material, our dentist will take x-rays of your teeth so that they have accurate measurements to send to the dental laboratory, making the porcelain shells. They will place the order, and then when they arrive at the dentist’s office, you will go back to have the porcelain pieces applied to your teeth.
Although the thin shells of material are a specific size, they are usually slightly larger so that the dentist can trim them to fit your teeth perfectly. Each veneer is held up against the tooth to determine how it needs shaping and how much material needs trimming. When they are finished trimming the veneer, they will cement it to the tooth. After completing all the veneers, your teeth will look brand new, and you will have a dazzling smile once again.
If you have flaws on your teeth, such as shallow cracks, chips, or stains, consult with our dentist at Marconi Dental Aesthetics in Pasadena, TX, about improving how your teeth look with veneers.
Most cleanings and exams last about an hour to an hour and a half, ensuring every step of your care is thorough and comfortable.
We start with a cosmetic evaluation to discuss what you’d like to change (color, shape, size, small cracks, chips, or stains). We review options like bonding, crowns, or veneers and decide together if veneers are the best fit for your smile goals.
We help you choose between porcelain and composite veneers. Porcelain is the most popular because it mimics natural enamel with a slightly translucent look and beautiful light reflection. Once decided, we take X-rays and records so the lab can create veneers that match your teeth.
Your veneers are custom-made in a dental lab. When they arrive, we try each one on, check the color and shape, and make small adjustments so they fit your teeth perfectly and blend naturally with your smile.
Each veneer is carefully bonded to the front of your tooth with strong dental cement. We make final bite adjustments and polish the surfaces so they look and feel smooth and natural. You leave with a refreshed, brighter smile that hides chips, cracks, and stains.
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