At Michelsen Dental in Orange CA, it’s easy to see why our smile makeover patients love porcelain veneers. They correct a multitude of dental flaws and deliver stunning results.
If you are considering beautifying your smile with porcelain veneers, you want a trusted dentist with extensive experience performing this treatment. The porcelain veneer procedure is more complicated than many cosmetic dental patients realize.
A porcelain veneer is an extremely thin shell (about .5mm or 1/64 inch) that is permanently attached to the front of a tooth. They are custom made for each patient. Veneers cover chips, cracks, and stains. They can also improve the shape, size or length of a tooth.
While preparing a tooth for a veneer is less invasive than preparing a tooth for a crown, it is not a reversible procedure. A microscopically small layer of enamel must be removed to make room for the veneer. Thus, the tooth can never be restored to its original condition.
When performing the multi-step veneer procedure, we consider the surrounding teeth, the patient’s bite, the gums, the health of the affected teeth, and the patient’s goals and expectations. Most smiles contain varying shades of tooth enamel – sometimes a considerable range – further complicating the color selection process.
We must also work closely with the dental lab technician who fabricates the veneers. The lab technician’s skill level and quality of materials is just as vital as the expertise of the cosmetic dentist.
Veneers are usually placed on the most visible teeth – center stage, so to speak. They are on display every time the patient opens their mouth. This is definitely a procedure you want to get right the first time!
At Michelsen Dental in Orange CA, porcelain veneers are just one of our cosmetic dentistry services. Schedule an appointment with us today to learn more.
Contact Michelsen Dental:
714-538-1178
Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):
172 N Tustin St Ste 104
Orange, California
92867
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