So you’ve made the decision to invest in your smile. Now there are some important things you should know. You have several choices in the quality and longevity of the method you select. Inexpensive options like whitening and snap-on pieces can give you short-term confidence in your smile. However, whitening only improves the color of your teeth, and it doesn’t work on every tooth (restorations like crowns and fillings don’t respond to whitening). Snap-on teeth improve appearance, but it’s not a permanent solution.
Dental veneers are a long-term alternative for uneven or badly discolored teeth. A single veneer can fix a chipped tooth, and multiple veneers give the appearance of straighter teeth and disguise spacing issues. A veneer is a very thin shell of material, either porcelain or composite resin, that is bonded to the front surface of a tooth. Your dentist will be sure veneers are designed to enhance your smile and the shape of your mouth.
A competent dentist helps you select the best veneers for your needs and places them properly. You can have custom veneers designed and prepared at the San Bruno Center for Dental Medicine and feel confident you have made a good choice. Dr. Parker will provide all the information you need and help you make an informed decision, and will describe the procedure fully, so you know what to expect.
After the material is selected, Dr. Parker will have a mock up of the final veneers made so he can test the veneers in provisionals while the final veneers are being fabricated. Dr. Parker works with the end results in mind so there will be no surprises. One of the benefits of this process is that he uses special guides made from the mock up so only the minimal amount of tooth is removed. Impressions are sent to our local award winning lab where your custom veneers are precisely crafted. Once the veneers are ready to be placed, Dr. Parker will carefully bond the veneers to give you the natural smile you desire..
Your new veneers will look perfectly natural. Veneers require no special care except, perhaps, to avoid foods or drinks that might stain and normal brushing and flossing.
You can have confidence in our work and your new smile. You will be wearing it for many years to come.
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