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Porcelain Veneers

Today, having the perfect smile can change a lot about how you look and feel.  Porcelain veneers are a common way for an experienced cosmetic dentist to transform many of the things you don't like about your teeth and smile. At Exceptional Dentistry, we make transforming your smile and life through porcelain veneers an easy and convenient process.

What are Porcelain Veneers?
Porcelain veneers are very thin ceramic shells that are created to your specific dental needs. The porcelain veneers are bonded to the surface of your own teeth to give you a smile that not only looks natural, but feels and functions like your own teeth. At Exceptional Dentistry, porcelain veneers are widely used in Smile Design cases to transform multiple teeth and create a whole new smile. They can also fix simple problems like a misshapen tooth or a gap. With regular care, they can give you that confident smile for years to come.

Problems Solved by Porcelain Veneers
Again, porcelain veneers are an important part of transforming more complex Smile Design cases, but can also be a remedy for many of the most common dental problems that contribute to unattractive smiles. Some of the common dental problems porcelain veneers can resolve are:

• Discolored or stained teeth
• Crooked teeth
• Chipped teeth
• Cracked teeth
• Broken teeth
• Worn teeth
• Uneven teeth
• Misshapen teeth
• Gaps between teeth

What to Expect
Porcelain veneers typically require two office visits. After your comprehensive evaluation and consultation, we prepare your teeth for your porcelain veneers.  Impressions are taken to custom design your porcelain veneers and sent to a master ceramist at a highly specialized dental lab. While your porcelain veneers are being fabricated, aesthetic and comfortable temporaries will be placed on your teeth. On your second visit, we remove your temporary veneers and then bond your new custom designed porcelain veneers to your natural teeth.

Common Questions about Porcelain Veneers

Is There a Difference Between Dentists Who Offer Porcelain Veneers?
Most dentists can apply a porcelain veneer, however, the quality of the porcelain veneer and the customization to fit your smile (shape, length, shade, etc.) so that it looks natural can differ from practice to practice. Choosing a dentist who has a lot of experience with designing smiles with porcelain veneers is important, particularly with cases involving multiple teeth and managing bite and functionality.

For deeply stained teeth, are porcelain veneers better than teeth whitening?
One of the benefits of porcelain veneers is that we control the shade and color of your restoration. In cases where your natural teeth cannot be lightened to the level that you desire, porcelain veneers can create an even whiter smile. At Exceptional Dentistry, we take the time to determine the level of whiteness that meets your specific needs (and expectations) to give you a bright, white look. 

Does doing multiple veneers at one time make it more difficult?
Restoring multiple teeth is complicated and does require more planning, experience and skill from the dentist. Treating multiple teeth also has much more impact on the function of your bite and the "feel" of your teeth. To ensure your porcelain veneers look natural, fit perfectly, and function effectively, take the time to ensure your dental provider has a lot of experience (and actual patient photos) treating cases with multiple porcelain veneers.

Can I have veneers redone from a previous dentist?
It is possible to remove porcelain veneers you are unhappy with. The process is much the same as it is the first time the teeth are prepared. It is quite important that you get your porcelain veneers done correctly the first time. Be sure to see lots of photos and examples of the dentist's work. 

How long does it take to get my porcelain veneers?
Porcelain veneers should be seen as a long-term investment in your smile. Thus, we recommend taking the time to do it right. Porcelain veneers require two treatment visits. The first treatment visit is to prepare the teeth and take proper measurements for a state-of-the-art lab and master ceramist, who will create your custom veneers. Then temporaries are placed while your veneers are being created. The second appointment involves securely bonding your new veneer giving you a revitalized, glowing smile.

What is the difference between dental bonding and porcelain veneers?
Tooth bonding is a tooth colored composite that is light-cured and usually used for problems like a chipped tooth, or to fill a small gap between teeth, and is done in one office visit. Porcelain veneers are custom made shells that are adhered to your natural teeth and treat these same problems, but also more sophisticated problems, like color, crowding, and rotation issues. Since porcelain veneers are custom made in a dental lab, they require two office visits. 

To learn more about porcelain veneers in Las Vegas, schedule a private consultation with Cosmetic Dentist Dr. Tony Tomaro in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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