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Many people dream of having a brilliant "Hollywood" smile, but feel that it is out of reach. Thanks to advances in cosmetic dentistry techniques and technology, anybody can have a beautiful, white smile. One of the best new permanent enhancements you can make to your teeth is the application of porcelain veneers. These are thin porcelain shells that cover problematic teeth. The cosmetic benefits of porcelain veneers are almost too numerous to count. Tooth Whitening Having a bright, white smile is a primary goal of most people seeking help from a cosmetic dentist. Stained or dingy teeth can be concealed easily by these thin ceramic covers. Tooth discoloration may be caused by many factors, including: • Coffee and other colored beverages
• Tobacco products
• Tooth decay
• Injury to the tooth
• Certain antibiotics By applying porcelain veneers to every tooth in your smile line, you can turn your smile around for a complete smile makeover. Color Matching Many people might only need one or two teeth whitened in order to improve their smile. In these cases, adding a bright white tooth to your smile might actually make your existing teeth look duller than they really are. Fortunately, porcelain veneers can easily be matched to your surrounding teeth, providing consistency to your winning smile. Porcelain veneers are non-porous and resist staining even better than your natural tooth enamel. Tooth Straightening Not only do porcelain veneers help with whitening your smile, they can actually be used to: • Straighten slightly crooked teeth
• Enhance abnormally sized teeth This is a process sometimes called instant orthodontics. After preparing the front of the teeth to accept the bonding agent, impressions are made and the porcelain veneers are created in a way that straightens the fronts, improving your smile line. Tooth Strengthening Cracked and damaged teeth often detract from your over all smile. With porcelain veneers, these minor imperfections are not only hidden, but a damaged tooth can actually be strengthened. The porcelain veneer acts as a splint and a protective covering for the tooth, preventing further damage or decay. Once they are permanently applied, porcelain veneers are very easy to care for with regular brushing and flossing. Quick, Painless Results Other methods of tooth whitening, orthodontia, and tooth repair may take several visits, some of which are painful. Porcelain veneers are easily applied by a qualified cosmetic dentist. During the initial visit, your teeth are carefully measured and impressions made. The impressions are sent to the dental lab where your porcelain veneers are custom fabricated for your specific needs. During the application process, the color and fit are confirmed before being permanently bonded to your teeth. A minimal amount of natural tooth material is removed in order to create a rough surface for the porcelain to adhere to. Once applied, porcelain veneers become a permanent and beautiful part of your smile. To find out more about the cosmetic benefits of porcelain veneers, please visit the website of St. Louis, Missouri cosmetic dentist Dr. Charles Janes today and schedule an initial consultation.
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