A cosmetic dentist in Austin TX is called upon by patients who wish to enhance the natural beauty of their smile; you could say a cosmetic dentist is a “smile magician.” There are many different procedures that a cosmetic dentist can use to create this perfect smile, these include teeth whitening, dental implants, tooth colored fillings and what has become a very popular procedure; porcelain dental veneers.
Porcelain dental veneers are very thin wafers of porcelain which are fitted over the front of the patient’s teeth, the part that is visible while smiling. Porcelain is the material of choice because of its durability but veneers can also be made from composite materials which are somewhat less expensive but may not last as long.
The ideal patient is one who has sound teeth but the teeth have small chips and cracks in the surface or are discolored and stained or even a little misaligned or have gaps between them. Once the veneer has been designed by the cosmetic dentist in Austin TX, made by a dental laboratory and then fitted the shape, size, color and surface can be changed significantly.
The first stage in getting veneers means a trip to the cosmetic dentist; the dentist will examine the patient’s teeth to make sure they are suitable for veneers. When the dentist confirms that the teeth are acceptable, X-Rays are taken and impressions are made of the teeth as they are. Once this initial work I done the dentist removes some of the natural tooth enamel, this allows the veneer to firmly adhere to the front of the tooth and of course as the veneer has some thickness, the natural tooth must be prepared in such a way that it can accommodate the veneer. Once the teeth have been prepared, further impressions are made.
The impressions are sent to a dental lab where they are produced. It is extremely important that the veneers be made in precise accordance with the cast made from the impressions and the directions of the cosmetic dentist in Austin TX whose patient it is.
Once the finished veneers have been returned to the cosmetic dentist they are applied to the fronts of the teeth. The dentist must trim the veneer so that it fits perfectly; the trimmed veneer is then attached to the tooth with a special dental adhesive and given a final buffing to ensure a perfect fit. With care the veneers can last for many years and as they do not stain the patient can be assured of a bright, white smile.
If you are looking to improve the looks of your teeth and enhance your beautiful smile then nothing will do it quite like dental veneers. If you are looking for a qualified cosmetic dentist in Austin TX to perform the work you are welcome to contact Dr. Anne Lyon, DDS & Associates.
