Tooth veneers are an excellent choice if your teeth are discolored, chipped or cracked. Issues such as this can be dealt with effectively with just a couple f visits to a dentist in Old Town Chicago.
Veneers vs. bonding or crowns:
When a tooth has decayed to the point where the dentist feels that a root canal is required or a lot of the tooth has been lost to decay, the solution is usually a crown.
Dental bonding is the solution when one or more teeth have small imperfections such as a chip or a surface crack. Dental bonding uses a resin material which is applied to the front surface of the affected tooth and then polished.
Dental veneers are extremely thin, custom made porcelain wafers that the dentist in Old Town Chicago fits to the front of teeth that are discolored beyond redemption or have serious chips and cracks. The dentist first removes a little of the tooth enamel, the amount removed equals the thickness of the veneers. Once the veneers have been produced in a dental lab they are fixed to the teeth using a very strong adhesive. Once fitted, veneers are not noticeable; the only thing that changes is the patients smile and self confidence. There is little doubt that dental veneers are by far the best solution to return teeth to their original perfection.
How are veneers made?
Once the decision has been made to fit veneers to visible teeth that have been damaged, the dentist first removes a little of the enamel and then takes an impression. The impression is used to make a mold that is used during the manufacture of the veneers. It may take a couple of weeks for this work to be done, during this time your dentist in Old Town Chicago will fit you with temporary veneers.
Over the years teeth can take quite a beating, it should come as no surprise that they can become chipped and cracked. Chicago Smile Design is a dentist in Old Town Chicago that can transform unattractive teeth into teeth that you can be proud of; you are invited to call for an appointment.
