Ceramic Veneers Parker, CO
Your teeth are a very important part of your mouth. In addition to functional purposes, they also play a very large aesthetic role as well. Your teeth are the first thing that others see when you smile. Any imperfections, even minor ones, can significantly affect the quality of your smile and the impression that you make. These imperfections can also affect your confidence, leaving you feeling embarrassed about your smile. If your teeth have been affected by minor cosmetic flaws, Parker Dental Implant and Specialty Center can help with cosmetic veneers.
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What Are Veneers and Do They Look Natural?
Veneers are a cosmetic restoration designed specifically to treat front teeth affected by minor cosmetic flaws. They are very thin restorations that look almost like shells and are meant to be bonded to the front surfaces of the damaged teeth. Once in place, they effectively cover the flaws in the affected teeth, eliminating their damaged appearance and improving the look of your teeth. What you are left with is a gorgeous, perfectly natural-looking smile.
What Can Veneers Treat?
Veneers are meant to treat minor cosmetic flaws. They can be used in instances of small cracks and chips, gaps between teeth, slight overlapping, or small or oddly shaped teeth. Veneers can only treat minor flaws. If you have larger damage or decay, an alternative treatment such as a filling or a crown may need to be considered.
Why Get Ceramic Veneers?
Veneers can be made from a few different materials. Ceramic veneers, however, are among the most popular. There are several different reasons for this. One of the biggest benefits of ceramic veneers is that they provide a perfectly natural appearance. Ceramic can be stained and finished to match the exact color of your natural teeth. Additionally, the material mimics the light reflective properties of your natural teeth. These factors help to provide you with a perfectly natural, gorgeous appearance. Ceramic is a fairly strong material. It can stand up to most normal daily wear and tear. Because of this, veneers can last for many years. While they are quite strong, it is vital that you take good care of them to ensure that they last. Make sure you are not biting and chewing on items that are very hard, such as ice, and do not use your teeth as tools. With proper care, ceramic veneers can last up to 20 years or more. Ceramic is also popular because it is naturally stain-resistant. While options like composite resin can provide a natural appearance, it is porous. This means that the material can easily collect stains and discolor. Once stained, composite resin cannot be whitened. Stained veneers need to be replaced, but ceramic veneers resist stains, and can even resist them better than your actual teeth.
How are Ceramic Veneers Placed?
To place ceramic veneers, a procedure is first needed to remove a small portion of your tooth enamel from the front surfaces of the affected teeth. This is necessary to ensure that your veneers fit perfectly in with the rest of your teeth and do not appear or feel bulky. After the teeth are prepared, an impression is taken. The impression is sent to a lab, where it is used to design and fabricate your custom veneers. Once complete, the veneers are checked to ensure a proper fit, comfortable bite, and natural appearance. Finally, they are bonded into place on your teeth, instantly improving your smile. If minor cosmetic imperfections are affecting the quality of your smile, ceramic veneers may be the solution for you. Call Parker Dental Implant and Specialty Center at (720) 522-2000 today to schedule your consultation.