Explore The Uses
and Advantages
of Dental Veneers
Dental veneers are simply ceramic restorations that are bonded to the frontal surface of the teeth. Though they are mainly used to make cosmetic changes to the teeth, they also enhance the functionality of the mouth by covering cracks, chipping, etc. Their convenient and straightforward procedure makes veneers the go-to choice for minor cosmetic dental changes.
WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF VENEERS?
How Are Veneers Placed?
When you visit Spa Dental in San Jose for the initial consultation, we will thoroughly diagnose your mouth and determine the severity of your oral condition. Depending on the observations, we will decide if you are eligible for veneers. If you are eligible, we will remove a thin layer of enamel from the tooth receiving the veneer. This is done to make space for the veneer and prevent the tooth from looking bloated. We will then take X-rays and scans of the teeth, which will serve as a reference for fabricating the veneer. We will make a digital impression of the tooth using these scans and share the same with a dental laboratory. Meanwhile, a temporary veneer will be placed on the tooth to protect the prepared surface.
Once the veneer is fabricated, we will remove the temporary one and clean the tooth. Its surface will be roughened using an etching liquid, which allows the veneer to adhere well to it. We use photosensitive dental adhesives for this purpose, which will be cured using a curing light. We will take a bite test and polish the veneer to make sure its appearance matches that of the adjoining natural teeth.
DaVinci Veneers
Lucky for us, modern cosmetic dentistry offers choices. A lot of them. And yet, with all the choices, laminate porcelain dental veneers are still the second most requested porcelain restoration in the United States.
A WORK OF ART
Generally, the DaVinci Veneers procedure takes about three visits — not bad for something that can greatly improve the way others look at you and the way you look at yourself.
DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT PLANNING
Make an appointment today so we may examine your teeth and devise a dental treatment plan built specifically for your needs.
PREPARATION
We will "prep" your teeth by removing about a millimeter off of each tooth that will receive a DaVinci Veneer. This is necessary to allow room for the veneer. A mold will be made of your teeth and then sent to an off-site laboratory where your custom-made veneers will be made in about two weeks.
BONDING
During this appointment, we will check your veneers for fit and color. Adjustments are made as needed, and then we will cement the veneers into place using a special curing light.
We invite you to schedule a consultation with our team of dental experts at Spa Dentistry in San Jose, CA, to address your oral concerns at the earliest opportunity. Please call us at (408) 270-7723 or reach out through our online bookings.
