What are dental veneers?
Dental veneers are an answer to unsightly, discolored, or misshapen and misaligned teeth. While veneers can be made of porcelain or resin composite material, Dr. Rotroff and Dr. Wasselle choose to use porcelain material to cover imperfections in your teeth.
What are the benefits of porcelain veneers?
- Long-lasting: Porcelain veneers can last for 15 years with proper brushing and flossing.
- Custom-fit: The dental lab custom-manufactures the veneers to fit your teeth perfectly.
- Natural blend: You can’t tell where your original tooth ends and the veneer begins.
- Strength: Porcelain veneers are very durable; you can still eat the foods you love without worrying about chipping a tooth.
- Resistant to stains: Unlike your original teeth, veneers are impervious to stains, so you can continue to enjoy your coffee, tea, and red wine.
- Cosmetic transformation: Teeth that are worn, stained, misshapen, cracked, or out of alignment now are white, even, smooth, and perfectly aligned.
What happens during the veneer procedure?
At your first visit, Dr. Rotroff and Dr. Wasselle consult with you to determine what changes you would like to see in your smile. They take X-rays, examine your teeth, and may take impressions to determine if there is enough of the original teeth left for veneers.
At the second visit, Dr. Rotroff and Dr. Wasselle numb your mouth so that the procedure is pain-free. They take a thin layer of enamel from the teeth you want to improve. They make a model of the teeth and sends it to a lab that manufactures the veneers. They provide a temporary veneer until the next visit.
At the last visit, after ensuring the color match and fit are correct. Dr. Rotroff and Dr. Wasselle cement the veneers into place on top of the affected teeth. They trim the veneer and uses a special light on the veneer which sets the adhesive very quickly.
After they remove any excess adhesive, you’re able to look in the mirror and see the transformation. Your teeth will have changed from dull and dingy to bright and sparkling, and you’ll walk out of the office with a brand new smile.
To see if veneers are right for you, call the office to request an appointment today.
