Often an alternative to crowns, veneers are very thin pieces of specially-shaped porcelain or plastic that are glued over the front of your teeth with little or no anesthesia needed. They are the cure for teeth that are severely discolored, chipped, have small holes or pits, misshapen or crooked, or for the correction of unwanted or uneven spaces.
In some cases some part of the tooth will need to be removed, which may increase the risk of trauma to the tooth. Veneers are created from an impression taken at ‘The Dentist’. Your custom veneer is then glued directly onto your tooth. Typically costing less than crowns, veneers won't stain, making veneers a very popular solution for many people seeking that perfect smile. Strong and very durable, veneers last from ten to fifteen years, and come in colors that will brighten dark teeth without the worry of them changing color.
In your first appointment, it is important to initially discuss with us that you will want to "try in" your veneers with temporary cement that is the same color cement as will be used for the permanent attachment. During this "try-in" phase, be sure to look at your veneers in natural light in addition to the office light. Teeth are prepared for veneers by lightly buffing to allow for the small added thickness of the veneer. Veneers are thin like contact lenses, and will usually only need tooth reduction of 0.5mm to 1.0mm. If a drastic change is being made for the result you want, reduction may be 1.0mm to 2.0mm. A mold is taken of the teeth, from which the veneers are modeled after. Temporary veneers will be placed and worn until your permanent veneers are ready. While wearing the temporary veneers, advise us of any adjustments or changes you would like made, such as in shape or size. These changes will be translated into your permanent veneers.
The color cannot be changed after the veneers are adhered to your teeth. The tooth is then cleansed with chemicals to achieve a durable bond. Once the glue is between the veneer and your tooth, a light beam is used to harden the glue/cement.
Crowns
Dental crowns are restorations that protect damaged, cracked or broken down teeth. A crown strengthens your existing damaged tooth so as to preserve its functionality. Dental crowns are also commonly known as caps because a crown sits over your existing tooth covering the entire outer surface analogous to how a cap would cover your head.
Crowns are necessary
If your tooth has undergone significant decay and there is not enough tooth structure remaining to support a filling or an inlay and maintain functionality. If a large portion of your tooth has fractured and it cannot be built up using traditional restorative techniques. If you have a large cavity, a crown offers additional protection to your tooth over a large composite filling or an inlay. If you have had a dental implant to replace a missing tooth, a crown will be fitted to the abutment of the titanium implant. Following root canal treatment a crown is often needed to strengthen the tooth. If you grind your teeth and have a poor diet, acid erosion may reduce your teeth to a point where the only option available is to crown them. For cosmetic reasons to improve the aesthetics of your smile, you may opt for all porcelain cosmetic crowns.
How Long do Dental Implants Take To Complete
After assessing your suitability for dental implants, we can commence implantation. This appointment may take 1 - 2 hours, depending on the difficulty of the procedure and the number of implants. Once implanted, the titanium screw/fixture is allowed to 'weld' or fuse with the surrounding bone - a process which can take 3 - 6 months. Once the implant fixture has reached a satisfactory state of fusion, a dental crown can be fitted over the implant to replace the missing tooth.
How Long do Dental Implants Take To Complete
Denture stabilization with implants helps restoring chewing ability as well as preventing or reversing the long term problems of denture wear. Another option for dentures is to get rid of them altogether, replacing them with a fully fixed and beautiful smile held securely by dental implants. At ‘The Dentist’ we utilize the latest in dental implant technology to replace teeth that have been lost, either by trauma, tooth decay or gum disease. We guarantee the best success rate at competitive price.