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 If you've ever wondered why so many people have such perfect smiles, you might be surprised to find out how many of them have had cosmetic dental work!
One way that we can make your smile more attractive is to place porcelain laminate veneers or jacket crowns. Porcelain veneers are thin translucent, custom-made shells crafted of tooth-colored materials (laminates) designed to cover the front side of the teeth. They're made by a dental technician, usually in a lab, working from a model provided by your dentist.
Veneers improve the aesthetics of natural teeth. They can correct gaps, crowding, badly stained and/or crooked teeth. Veneers are also used to replace composite bonding. Many celebrities today have porcelain veneers. They are usually irreversible because the dentist has to remove at least 1 mm of tooth structure before applying them. Call Dr. Calleros for more information.
If you already have crowns on your front teeth, replacement with all porcelain jacket crowns may give you a more natural, attractive appearance.
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Cosmetic Repositioning
When teeth are misaligned, we can sometimes correct their appearance by adding veneers or bonding to the teeth to make them appear to be in line with the rest of the teeth. Cosmetic repositioning with porcelain veneers is sometimes a quick alternative to orthodontics (braces).
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Case#1
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Before and after Porcelain Veneers
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Porcelain veneers and crowns are extremely lifelike and hold their brilliance, unlike bonding which often appears bulky or fake. Although porcelain is an extremely translucent material, it is also very strong. Porcelain veneers and crowns are permanent restorations, and they can be expected to last for many years. Also, there are no food restrictions - once they are cemented you can eat normally (apples, corn, etc.) - porcelain simply covers the imperfections in your own smile!
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Case#2
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Before and after crowns and bridgework.
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Veneers in Just Two Visits.
Porcelain jacket crowns and laminate veneers both require two office visits:
Visit 1: We remove any old bonding and prepare the teeth. We also take impressions and choose the shade and shape of the porcelain. When you leave the office, temporary bonding is used to cover the prepared teeth.
Visit 2: Approximately one week later the porcelain veneers or crowns are permanently cemented.
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Case#3
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Before and after Porcelain Veeners.
Patient had stain lines running vertically through front teeth.
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Bonding
Bonding is an effective way to hide chips, stains, and cracks in teeth by adding a composite or resin to the teeth, in colors carefully chosen to match the teeth. It is bonded to the tooth using a special curing light and then shaped to the right contour. It looks very natural and is an affordable and effective way to help you have a beautiful smile.
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You may find the solution to your individual dental problem by viewing more Before and After photos of our patients who have had cosmetic dentistry improve their smiles.
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