Porcelain Veneers, Dental Veneers Questions

What are porcelain veneers?

Porcelain veneers are thin shells of ceramic material that are bonded to the front of a patient's teeth. They are often no thicker than a standard contact lens and prove to be extremely durable when bonded to the enamel of your tooth. They are molded and shaped to fit over the front and biting portion of the teeth that are most visible when you smile.

What dental problems can be fixed by the placement of porcelain veneers?

Many of the most common dental problems can be repaired and restored through placement of porcelain veneers. Some of these problems include:

• Discolored teeth
• Stained teeth
• Uneven teeth
• Gaps between teeth
• Crooked teeth
• Misshapen teeth
• Chipped teeth
• Cracked teeth
• Broken teeth

Can porcelain veneers be placed by any dentist?

In order to ensure the proper artistic design and skilled placement of your porcelain veneers, you should have the procedure performed by a qualified and experienced cosmetic dentist such as Santa Cruz cosmetic dentist, Terry W. Forsberg, DDS. Only a cosmetic dentist with such care and concern for providing the best services to his patients and continuing to perfect his education and skills can truly give you the best results possible.

How are porcelain veneers placed?

Dr. Forsberg will discuss what your expectations are in detail with you prior to designing and placing your veneers. Once the final details are determined, the process will begin. Your teeth will be prepared first with the removal of a small amount of enamel so that the veneer will fit without making the tooth any thicker and will not create a step or shelf that could act as a harborage for bacteria.

Then a mold or model is created of your prepared teeth and precise dimensions and specifications are used to determine the correct shape, color and size of your new veneers. You will be fitted with temporary veneers which will mimic the size, shape, color and position for your permanent veneers. Digital photographs and study molds are sent to the lab to help craft your permanent veneers. Once your veneers are created, Dr. Forsberg will test them against your own teeth for proper fit and color and let you view and approve the veneers before bonding them to your teeth.

What are the benefits of having porcelain veneers placed?

Dental veneers offer a safe, reliable and attractive alternative to other repair and restoration techniques like dental crowns and dental bonding which must be performed on individual teeth. Porcelain veneers can correct multiple cosmetic smile issues simultaneously. They give a uniform and stylish appearance to your smile that is resistant to staining and looks like your natural teeth.

To learn more about porcelain veneers or any other cosmetic dentistry procedure, please contact cosmetic dentist, Terry W. Forsberg, DDS at Advanced Smile Designs of Aptos, California today for a dental veneers consultation. Serving patients from the areas of Aptos, Capitola, Watsonville, and Santa Cruz.