Consumers Enjoy Perfect Smiles via Thin Veneers
Posted by drbijanafar on March 19, 2008
Twenty years ago, people had few choices if their teeth looked bad. They just had to live with it. Don’t forget, George Washington had false teeth rumored to be made of wood. Times are changing …as modern technology and new cosmetic dentistry techniques are transforming dentistry these days. We have gone from the concept of “no pain no gain” dentistry to a new saying — “the smile you’ve always wanted without the pain you’ve never wanted.” Now there are millions of enhanced smiles throughout the world.
The first porcelain laminates, also known as veneers, were invented by the Den-Mat Corporation. They are very thin, like a contact lens. People basically know of them today as Lumineers by Cerinate® because of successful branding. The company claims it is the most significant advancement in 9,000 years of dentistry. OK that may be a stretch.
The procedure does not require grinding down sensitive tooth structure which is common when patients get traditional crowns. And this procedure can even revitalize crowns, and bridges. It is also not necessary to give a patient anesthetic shots during this procedure. So you can close spaces, lengthen shorter teeth, provide better color to stained tooth enamel, or re-shape awkward looking or crooked teeth, in addition to chipped teeth. The veneers are like getting teeth in an hour and are clinically proven to last for 20 years.
Although there are many different techniques and procedures behind cosmetic dentistry for replacing, repairing or reshaping our teeth, such as dental implants or crowns, or Invisalign braces whether you can benefit from veneers depends on several things including how healthy your teeth are in the first place. In case you didn’t know, your teeth are made from enamel that is the hardest substance in your body. But even with that said, we still need to be careful not to chip them by doing stupid things like cracking nuts or opening a bottle cap with our teeth. Teeth cannot repair themselves.
But if you have accidentally, for example, fallen while doing sports and you now have a cracked tooth, here’s how the procedure works. Veneers instantly attach to the front of the existing tooth to improve the shape and color. They are permanently bonded to your teeth in place so they need minimal preparation. And don’t worry, there is an extensive range of shapes and colors that will be hand selected to match and enhance your existing teeth. The result looks real.
In fact, the results for this procedure are exceptional for makeovers on worn, misshapen teeth, which are transformed so people can smile with confidence. Many of our patients thank us for helping to change their lives.
Our Los Angeles dentist and Wilshire Dental Care office charges $1,000 per veneer, plus we can provide financing plans for patients who can’t afford to pay for Lumineers in cash, or for those who do not have dental insurance. Just go to our website at www.wilshiredentalcare.com
