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Make a great first impression with dental veneers from Chepstow dentist
First impressions really count and nothing helps you make a better one than a beautiful smile. For many people, uneven or badly stain-damaged teeth can cause a loss of confidence that makes them nervous or ashamed of smiling. But there is something that can be done to give you the beautiful, 100 per cent confident smile you have always wanted.
We’ve all seen the makeover shows where people’s teeth are completely transformed, helping them to look younger and more attractive, and the secret weapon behind these transformations is dental veneers. Veneers are wafer thin, shaped-porcelain pieces that are specially designed to fit over the top of damaged teeth. They can be used to cover damaged caused by discolouration, uneven or crooked teeth, or teeth suffering from enamel erosion.
Veneers can be fitted in only a single appointment to the dentist, being manufactured with the aid of 3D imaging and computer-guided technology. They are cemented in place using tooth-coloured composite dental bonding and are so thin they don’t require any prior enamel removal. Because veneers are made from wafer thin porcelain they can closely resemble the appearance of real enamel, making them look extremely realistic.
The cost of veneers from a Chepstow dentist will vary according to the nature and extent of treatment needed but the spectacular results they can achieve make them worth every penny. Anxiety about your teeth can be very hard to live with but with dental veneers it can become a thing if the past.
March 7, 2010 at 9:02 am | No comment
Stunning, natural smile with porcelain veneers from Weston-super-Mare dentist
Do you suffer from discoloured, chipped or unevenly spaced teeth? Do you long to have a stunning smile but are embarrassed by the condition of your teeth? Then porcelain veneers could be the answer to all your problems. More and more people are turning to porcelain veneers to radically improve the appearance of their smile and restore the confidence that comes with a dazzling set of shining white and even teeth.
In simple terms, porcelain veneers are incredibly thin tooth-shaped pieces or porcelain that overlay the existing teeth to cover up any damage caused by dental problems such as discolouration or enamel erosion. Once fitted, they look and act exactly like real teeth, are very durable and resistant to damage and staining. A highly-trained Weston-super-Mare dentist will be able to fix a whole dental arc of porcelain veneers in a single session meaning you could have a brand new smile in as little as one afternoon.
Modern porcelain veneers are manufactured with the aid of computer technology, which can produce stunningly accurate and effective results. In most cases veneers are so lifelike it is impossible to detect that they are even veneers. And because modern veneers are so thin there is very little preparation work needed and often no need for any enamel removal prior to fixing. Dental bonding is usually sufficient to secure the veneers to the teeth with the minimum of fuss and the process is completely pain-free.
Porcelain veneers are the easiest way of creating the perfect Hollywood smile that you have always wanted. Simple, quick and affordable, porcelain veneers really could transform your life and restore the confidence that can be lost by embarrassing dental problems.
December 18, 2009 at 4:56 am | No comment
Bath dentist restores worn tooth enamel with porcelain veneers
Porcelain veneers are ceramic tooth-shaped shells that are cemented over the top of damaged or discoloured teeth to restore structural integrity, repair damage and improve the cosmetic appearance. They can be applied individually or as part of a complete renovation of the dental arc.
Teeth are often damaged by head trauma as the result of sporting injury or a car accident. They are often chipped, cracked or split which can be very painful but can also be the underlying cause of a lifetime of dental problems if not repaired properly. It is possible to repair some minor damage with dental bonding but if the damage is more severe, any repair work will need to be further secured with a veneer. Modern veneers are incredibly thin, some only the same width as a contact lens and can be applied with little or no enamel removal. Because they are so thin they also have the translucent appearance of tooth enamel making them appear very realistic. Veneers are also used to cap teeth that have been repaired with fillings or by root canal surgery.
Veneers are being increasingly used to cover teeth that are unevenly spaced, worn down or discoloured. A row of veneers can completely restore the cosmetic appearance of a row of teeth in as little as one afternoon. Because modern veneers can be designed and manufactured with the aid of computer technology, it is now easier for dentists to make well fitting and proportioned veneers to fit over existing teeth. Teeth can become discoloured for a number of reasons, either due to medication or hereditary condition, lifestyle choices like smoking tobacco products, or simply due to the aging process. It is now possible to reverse the effects of discolouration with porcelain veneers.
The use of computer-aided design and manufacture means that porcelain veneers can be milled form a single piece of porcelain in as little as six minutes per tooth. Compared to the old laboratory manufacturing process this is incredibly fast and has had a dramatic effect on treatment and waiting times for patients. Bath dentist are using the latest technology to offer patients the most cutting-edge porcelain veneers. Make an appointment with a dentist to see for yourself the stunning results achievable with porcelain veneers.
November 15, 2009 at 10:34 am | No comment
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