LA Porcelain Veneers

Porcelain veneers are a cosmetic dental procedure and have been used in cosmetic dentistry for many years. They are beneficial to those who are seeking to improve the look of their teeth.

What Are Porcelain Veneers?

Porcelain veneers are very thin wafers of porcelain that are bonded to the front of a tooth to improve the look of it. Porcelain veneers can improve the appearance of teeth that are chipped, stained, or misaligned. Porcelain is a material that is most like natural tooth structure. Porcelain also resists stains, wear, and discoloring better than other materials, therefore porcelain veneers can last many years.

Dental Consultation

It is important to first choose a dentist that specializes in porcelain veneers. In LA porcelain veneers can be fitted by Dr. Carmella Mashian, a highly qualified dentist. After a qualified dentist has been chosen, a consultation must take place. The patient and dentist should discuss the desired results, and map out the procedure. During the consultation, the dentist will sometimes take X-rays of the teeth to ensure veneers are the best solution. After the consultation, the dentist will usuallyset up two more appointments so that the actual procedure can take place.

The Procedure

The first appointment will be used to prepare the teeth for veneers. Before the veneers can be placed, a small amount of enamel must be removed from the teeth. Local anesthesia can be used if it is needed in this part of the process. The missing amount of enamel will then be replaced by the width of the veneer. After the dentist has removed the enamel, a model will be made of the tooth or teeth needing the veneers. The dentist will send the model to a dental laboratory so that the porcelain veneers can be made to match the patient's teeth.

When the dentist receives the veneers from the lab, an appointment is set up to apply the veneers to the teeth. During this appointment, the dentist will compare the veneer's color and size to that of your natural teeth. The dentist will then file, cut, and reshape the veneer so that it best fits your tooth. After the veneer has been properly shaped, it must then be matched to the natural color of the surrounding teeth. This is done by choosing the proper shade of cement that will be used to bond the porcelain veneer to the tooth. The tooth is then thoroughly cleaned, polished, and etched to allow proper bonding to occur. The cement is then applied to the veneer, which is then placed on the tooth. The dentist then uses a special light beam that activates the cement, permanently bonding the veneer to the tooth. After the bonding, the dentist will clear away any excess cement and make any needed adjustments to the veneer. A follow-up appointment may be set up so that the dentist can ensure that the procedure was a success.

LA Porcelain Veneers

Porcelain veneers are a great way to improve the overall look of one's teeth. For those living in the LA area, Dr. Carmella Mashian is the top provider in LA for porcelain veneers.