7-plus ways to makeover your smile with cosmetic veneer treatment in Langley, BC
Early Hollywood stars like Shirley Temple and Mae West used the first veneers, designed to snap on and off. These temporary “flippers” may have appeared fine on screen but were fake-looking in person. Fortunately, you do not have to be a celebrity to wear a gorgeous smile with veneer treatment that becomes a part of your teeth, and looks like natural tooth enamel.
The veneers that Dr. Harpreet Aulakh designs and places from the Brookswood area office of Smile365 Dental in Langley, BC, are also versatile. They are appropriate for a wide range of cosmetic imperfections. Additionally, modern veneers are ultra-thin, so they are conservative and do not project unnaturally.
The consultation
During an appointment, Dr. Aulakh examines your teeth and gums. She will also discuss what you like about your smile, and what you want to change. Veneers may be an appropriate option if your teeth and gums are healthy. We must resolve existing periodontal problems before moving forward with treatment. If tooth decay is present, that condition must be treated with restorative care. Restorations include tooth-colored fillings, inlays, onlays (partial crowns), and full-coverage crowns. Generally, healthy patients can correct many different types of cosmetic problems with veneers, including:
- Gaps.
- Minor spacing issues.
- Modest fractures.
- Chipped teeth.
- Irregularly shaped teeth.
- Worn-down or “short” teeth.
- Discolouration that does not respond sufficiently to professional whitening procedures.
Alternative treatments for crowded crooked teeth and bite-related problems include orthodontic systems such as Invisalign®. Many types of stains and discoloration can be successfully treated with professional whitening methods at Smile365 Dental. Additionally, crowns may be more appropriate to resolve shaping and sizing concerns.
[call]The process
We use porcelain as a superior alternative to composite resin in form and function. No other dental material mimics the appearance, feel, and durability of natural tooth structure quite like porcelain. To design your veneers from this high-quality material, your dentist removes a sliver of enamel, about the thickness of a fingernail or contact lens. The veneer fits properly over the natural tooth structure by slightly reducing the tooth.
We then make impressions or models of the “prepared” teeth. Lab ceramists use these models to make your brilliantly lifelike and durable veneers. While our skilled lab partners make your permanent veneers, provisional or temporary veneers are worn to protect the prepared tooth structure (minimizing potential tooth sensitivity).
You will return for a second appointment once the permanent veneers are ready. We will remove the temporary, place the permanent veneer, and make precise adjustments (as needed) before cementing your lovely, strong new enamel in place!
With good home care and routine visits to our office, your porcelain veneers can last a lifetime. Contact us to schedule your smile consultation.
