One of the types of treatments a Cosmetic Dentist Lubbock may recommend to a patient who has severely stained, misshaped or improperly spaced teeth may be dental veneers. This type of treatment is not as invasive as other treatments and for patients whose teeth are otherwise healthy, this may be the best option.
Dental veneers are custom created shells designed to go over a patient’s existing teeth and cover any problems they may have with the teeth. This can eliminate many conditions, which may cause a patient to have unsightly or unattractive teeth. Since the veneers are created from a translucent type of porcelain, they will allow the light of the teeth to shine through and this will create a natural look.
One of the first things a Cosmetic Dentist Lubbock will need to do after determining the patient’s dental condition will benefit from this type of treatment is to remove a small portion of the enamel on the teeth to have veneers. By doing this the veneers will fit smoothly and will not protrude in the patient’s mouth.
The dentist will need to create an impression of the patient’s teeth so the veneers can be created. Many dentist use a special putty like substance to create this impression. However, some dental offices are now able to create these impressions using a digital device. Once the impression is created, the dentist will send the impressions to an offsite lab so the veneers can be created from porcelain in a shade to match the color of the patient’s teeth.
Once the new veneers are created, the patient will need to return to the office so they may be applied. First, the patient’s teeth will be cleaned thoroughly and then etched so the veneers adhere better to the teeth. In most cases, the dentist will need to spend some time adjusting the veneers so they fit comfortably in the patient’s mouth. A permanent dental bonding substance will be used to place the veneers on the teeth.
After the veneers application has been completed, the patient will immediately see the results. They will have beautiful teeth, which look and feel natural. This can be a great improvement to their smile and their self-confidence as well. Please visit DyalFamilyDentistry.com, for more information on dental veneers and other cosmetic dental treatments.
