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The Benefits of Porcelain Veneers

There are many benefits to choosing porcelain veneers, including:

• Look like your natural teeth
• Highly resistant to coffee, tea or cigarette stains
• Virtually undetectable
• Durable and strong
• Can last for over a decade before needed replacement or repairs
• Can repair chips and cracks in the enamel

Porcelain Veneers in Loma Linda, CA and the surrounding cities of San Bernardino Counties

Imagine yourself with a great smile. You will be able to see a digital image smile makeover!

LumiSmile gives you the unique opportunity of seeing gaps, stains or crooked teeth transformed into a full, white, straight smile. It also allows you to see a preview of your enhanced smile with whitening.

LumiSmile allows you to see what your smile is missing before you proceed with a treatment. So, if you’ve ever considered improving your smile, even for a moment, now’s your chance to actually see yourself with those improvements.

What are Porcelain Veneers?

Porcelain veneers are a cosmetic dentistry procedure that involves wafer thin shells of tooth colored material designed to be placed over the surface of the teeth, typically the ones that show when you smile. Each custom made shell is bonded to the front of the teeth, which completely changes their appearance, color, shape, size, or length.

Porcelain veneers are designed to resist stains better than other types of veneers and appear more natural because they mimic the way light naturally reflects off of the surface of the teeth. Veneers usually last between seven to ten years before they need to be replaced.

Procedure

The placement of porcelain veneers typically requires three visits to Elegant Dental Care. The first is a cosmetic dentistry consultation appointment with Dr Sohn, He will examine your teeth and discuss the results that you hope to achieve. Dr Sohn will discuss the procedure with you as well as the results that you can reasonably expect when you choose to fix teeth with veneers.

The second appointment is to prepare your teeth for the veneers. Dr Sohn will remove about 0.5 millimeters of enamel from the surfaces of the teeth, which is approximately the thickness of the veneers. After the enamel is removed, Dr Sohn will take an impression of the teeth. The impression is used to create your porcelain veneers.

The third appointment will take place approximately two to three weeks after the second and will be when your veneers are placed. Dr Sohn will hand shape and trim the veneers to fit correctly as needed to achieve a natural look. Your teeth will be cleaned, polished, and etched to ensure that the veneers can strongly bond to your teeth. The veneers are then applied to the teeth using a special bonding agent that is activated by a special light beam only when Dr Sohn has placed your veneers in exactly the right spot before they bond to your teeth. The time of the procedure varies based on the number of veneers you are receiving.

Am I a Candidate for Porcelain Veneers?

Veneers can be used to fix a multitude of cosmetic dentistry issues. Issues such as those below can be reversed very quickly and with no surgery or braces.

• Worn enamel
• Wear and tear
• Uneven teeth
• Permanent stains, such as those caused by antibiotics administered in childhood
• Teeth that are dissimilar in color or contour

Patients of all types may wish to fix teeth with veneers and benefit from the placement of porcelain veneers. However, those who smoke or have weak teeth may not be candidates. Additionally, those who have periodontal disease, decay, missing teeth, or who need major orthodontic work may require additional treatments prior to having veneers placed.

It is important that patients need to understand that the removal of any natural tooth structure, including enamel, is permanent. If your teeth are functional and esthetically acceptable Dr Sohn may suggest that you seek alternative forms of treatment rather than repair your teeth with veneers.

How do I care for my porcelain veneers?

Porcelain veneers act much like your natural teeth. However, you must take care to not abuse the veneers, as they can be broken or damaged. Dr Sohn may suggest that you avoid biting into foods that are hard or firm with your veneered teeth to minimize shock to the veneers. You may also be asked to wear a night guard to protect your teeth if you grind your teeth in your sleep.

Continuing to follow good oral hygiene procedures will also help to lengthen the lifespan of your veneers. Continue to brush and floss twice daily, and maintain regular dental visits for cleanings and exam.

Dr. Sohn’s office is equipped with the latest in hi-tech dental equipment and our staff is trained to provide the best possible dental experience for you and your family. We take pride in the service we provide to our patients from Loma Linda. If you have any questions, concerns, or would like to schedule an appointment, please send us a message via the Contact Us form today. We look forward to providing you with the personal oral care you deserve.