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How porcelain veneers transform a smile at Modern Essence Dentistry
Bonded to the front of your teeth, porcelain veneers are paper-thin shells of ceramic that instantly correct cosmetic issues that would otherwise take years of orthodontics, or wouldn't be fixable at all. Crooked, stained, chipped, misshapen, or worn-down teeth can all become a flawless smile, often in just a couple of visits.
The video follows the procedure step by step. It begins with gentle preliminary shaping to make room for the veneers, sometimes only a light buffing. An impression of your teeth comes next, and while a dental lab crafts the custom-made shells, a temporary set of veneers protects your teeth. At a later appointment, the permanent veneers are bonded onto your teeth, then fine-tuned until they look completely natural.
Which of the two main types of veneers suits you is your dentist's call, based on both your goals and the condition of your teeth. Traditional veneers involve a small amount of enamel preparation and fit precisely, while no-prep veneers are ultra-thin, bond directly to your existing enamel, and often need no drilling.
For anyone who has ever wished their smile looked different, few cosmetic transformations in dentistry are as dramatic as veneers. Schedule a consultation to see what is possible: we will walk you through your options and show you how your new smile could look.
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