by hahndds on March 10, 2010
Veneers, what are they anyhow? Dentists often speak a different language. That is how we are trained in dental school. We sometimes forget that this technical jargon really means very little to our patients, so let me break it down for you.
A “veneer” is a covering over a tooth. Just like a veneer floor is a covering over a floor. It is a very generic term. Veneers can be made of of porcelain or plastic/composite. The goal of a veneer is to change the shape, color and function of the tooth.
Now, there are many brand names such as Lumineers, Da Vinci veneers, Cerinate veneers, to just name a few. They are essentially the same things, veneers.
Patients come to see me all the time wanting “veneers”. That is misleading, since nobody wants veneers, but rather a good looking smile. Veneers is just one way to get there, and not always the best. Everybody has seen some pretty bad veneers…Chiclets.
Since there is no specialty in cosmetic dentistry, dentists can not advertise that they specialize in cosmetic dentistry. We are all essentially general dentists. Some of us have continued our education in cosmetic dentistry past the normal level, such as becoming accredited with the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. This shows that the dentist has achieved a high level of competency in cosmetic dentistry and is most likely able to provide you with the smile you are looking for. This advanced training requires the understanding that veneers are just one way to achieve a better smile.
Now back to veneers.
Veneers are bonded to the tooth, permanently. Once a veneer is bonded onto a tooth you can not remove it without destroying the veneer. The veneer becomes part of the tooth. The do not “pop off” as many patients ask me. If a veneer comes off then there is a serious reason for it. It is very rare. Not everybody is a candidate for veneers, so case selection is also very important.
Porcelain veneers do not stain, but the tooth below the veneer can. This means that although the porcelain itself does not discolor, it is very thin and is affected by the tooth below it. Usually only minimal change in color is seen over time.
Composite, or plastic veneers do stain. That is the main difference between composite and porcelain.
Now, that being said, veneers are a great way to rejuvenate your smile. Designed correctly and maintained properly veneers can make a life changing difference.
by hahndds on February 18, 2010
Porcelain veneers are the pinnacle of modern cosmetic dentistry – they can give you the smile you have always dreamt of, but it comes with a catch.
Veneers are not “one size fits all”. Beautiful, highly functional veneers are the most customizable dental procedure available, but also the most difficult. This has led to many incredible smiles, but also many more poor fitting, poor functioning “Chiclets” smiles. What a disappointment to spend all that time and money trying to get the smile of your dreams only to end up with something sub par?
Let me summarize. If your child, partner or best friend was in an accident and had a deep laceration across their face that would require many stitches and could possibly result in a permanent life altering scar, who would you seek out to work on that laceration? I bet you would want a plastic surgeon to perform this procedure, not a general doctor, right?
Veneers are the most difficult procedure in dentistry, so why have a regular dentist ”try” to give you the smile of your dreams?
You only have one smile, forever. It represents who you are, how you feel, and how others feel about you. Why would you want to gamble with all that?
I have guided my career towards becoming the best cosmetic dentist I possibly could from the beginning. I knew I wanted to be a true cosmetic dentist, becoming one of the youngest, if not the youngest, accredited cosmetic dentists in the entire world. This has given me the experience over the past 10 plus years to ”walk the talk”.
At Ideal Dentistry I don’t just offer lumineers, Da Vinci Veneers, Cerinate Veneers, or any of the other names out there for veneers. I offer custom veneers designed for you and your smile. Everybody has a different idea of what a beautiful smile looks like. I focus on exceeding your expectations by listening to you and sculpting the perfect smile for you, and only you, not a “generic” veneer. That is the Ideal Dentistry difference.
So, if you are looking for a beautiful smile that perfectly matches your look and personality, then Ideal Dentistry is for you.
A beautiful smile is the window to your soul. Treasure it as it reflects who you are to everybody you meet, including yourself.
by hahndds on February 9, 2010
Do you have crowns in your mouth that have black lines at the gum line?
Do you have crowns that you wanted to replace because they are an eye sore?
Do you have veneers that make you look worse, not better?
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