It’s easy to see why smile makeover patients and cosmetic dentists love porcelain veneers. They correct a multitude of cosmetic flaws and deliver stunning results for our patients at Thompson and Frey Cosmetic and Family Dentistry in Owensboro.
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 (about .5mm or 1/64 inch) shell 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.
Preparing a tooth for a veneer is less invasive than preparing a tooth for a crown, but it is not a reversible procedure. A thin 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 must 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 important 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 Thompson & Frey Cosmetic & Family Dentistry in Owensboro, porcelain veneers are among the cosmetic dentistry procedures we offer. Call our office to schedule an appointment today.
Contact Thompson & Frey Cosmetic & Family Dentistry:
270-683-0620
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3164 Alvey Park Dr E
Owensboro, Kentucky
42303
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