If you are bothered by tooth discoloration or issues like gaps or chips in your teeth, you may be a great candidate for dental veneers in Los Angeles, CA. Veneers may be expensive but they can be a lifelong solution to completely transforming your smile and giving you the perfect teeth you've always dreamed of. Dental veneers can also give you the boost of self esteem you're looking for if you've spent years being embarrassed to smile.
Veeners are a cosmetic dentistry procedure that can address a wide range of issues. Here's why veneers are worth the cost if you're bothered by your smile.
How Dental Veneers Work
Dental veneers are extremely thin and custom-made shells of tooth-colored porcelain that are made to cover the front surfaces of your teeth. The veneers are bonded to your teeth to change their size, shape, and/or color.
While veneers can be made from a resin composite material, most veneers are made from porcelain because it closely mimics the look and feel of natural teeth with the right light reflecting properties. Depending on your treatment goals, you can have veneers applied to one or many teeth at the same time.
Before the veneers are made, your dentist will prepare the teeth by removing a very small amount of enamel from the surface that's about equal to the thickness of the veneers. This is usually just 1/2 millimeter. An impression will be made of your teeth and this impression is sent to a lab to produce your custom veneers.
When the veneers arrive, your dentist will test the fit and trim the veneers as needed. Your teeth will be cleaned, polished and etched to create the perfect surface for bonding. A special dental cement is applied to the veneer before it's placed on your tooth and a UV light will be used to activate and cure the cement. Once placed, veneers offer a permanent solution to your cosmetic dental problems. What Veneers Can Treat
Dental veneers can be the solution to a huge variety of dental problems that have held you back. Anyone who doesn't like the look of their teeth or smile can benefit from veneers. Your dentist can use veneers to treat:
- Teeth that are still crooked despite braces
- Discoloration. Veneers can permanently whiten the appearance of your teeth for a brilliant smile.
- Gaps. If you're bothered by noticeable gaps in your front teeth, veneers can close the gaps.
- Chips, worn teeth, and minor cracks. Veneers cover the front of your teeth to hide chips and other minor damage.
- Undersized or strangely shaped teeth. Veneers are thin shells that are placed over your existing teeth that can change the shape and size of your teeth.
If you are bothered by your teeth or your smile, veneers offer a permanent solution to give you the smile of your dreams. Dental veneers can treat a number of problems like gaps, discoloration, poor shape, and worn teeth and last a lifetime. Not sure if veneers are right for you? Schedule a consultation today with Dr. Torbati in Los Angeles to find out how dental veneers can change your life.