Porcelain Veneers
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About Porcelain Veneers in Falls Church, VA at NOVA Dental Studio
Porcelain Veneers are a cosmetic dental procedure in which thin porcelain facings are placed on the front (visible) area of the teeth. These thin porcelain facings placed on your teeth increase the aesthetics of your smile, including size, shape, color, brightness and position. Generally, a small amount (less than 1mm) of natural tooth structure may be removed to allow the veneer to fit seamlessly into the smile line.
Veneers can also be used to repair minor chips and fractures to any tooth that is prominent in your smile. They are usually only applied to the part of the tooth that is visible during general conversation. This treatment can be accomplished either by placing composite resin, often known as bonding, on the teeth during a visit or by placing thin porcelain facings on the teeth. They are an investment but can bring out a very desirable and confident presentation. 3-D printed veneers are also making their way into the dental field and show great promise for long term results and lower costs.
When comparing veneers and crowns, veneers are advantageous and often preferable since less natural tooth material is removed, and the procedure has a higher degree of comfort. Crowns are favorable for teeth that have less tooth structure or considerably sized fillings.
Discolored teeth caused by:
- Excessive fluoride intake.
- Medications, including doxycycline.
- Root canal treatment.
- Large fillings that consist of resin.
- Mouth washes and rinses that contain cetylpyridinium chloride and chlorhexidine.
- Any other reason an individual has discolored teeth.
Other issues addressed with dental veneers include:
- Chipped teeth.
- Broken and worn-down teeth.
- Gapped teeth.
- Misaligned or uneven teeth.
- Oddly shaped teeth (e.g., teeth with bulges or craters).
An Initial Consultation with Dr. Michael J. Paesani at the NOVA Dental Studio in Falls Church, VA
Dr. Paesani will ask what the patient would like to accomplish with Porcelain Veneers. Dr. Michael J. Paesani examines the patient’s teeth and gingival tissue (i.e., gums) to determine if dental veneers can be used to fix the cosmetic issues that the patient would like addressed. In addition, during this appointment, X-rays may be taken.
Once Dr. Paesani knows what the patient wants to accomplish, looks at the X-rays and examines the patient’s mouth, he can determine if the patient is a good candidate for dental veneers.
If Dr. Michael J. Paesani determines that Porcelain Veneers can address the patient’s issues, he may go ahead and prepare the patient’s teeth for the veneers. Once the teeth are prepared, an impression is created. This impression is used by the dental lab to create the patient’s custom-designed veneers.
During their initial consultation at the NOVA Dental Studio in Falls Church, VA, patients are encouraged to ask questions.
If the patient is not considered a good candidate for Porcelain Veneers, Dr. Paesani discusses which dental procedure could benefit the patient.
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- Dental Crowns
- Dental Implants
- Invisalign
- Laser Gum Contouring (Gum Lift)
- Porcelain Crowns
- Porcelain Veneers
- Smile Makeover
- Cosmetic Dentistry
- Dental Implants
- Teeth Whitening
- KöR Whitening
- Dentistry
- Dental Bridges
- Dental Crowns
- Dental Fillings
- Full Mouth Reconstruction (Restoration)
- Root Canal Therapy
- Emergency Dental Services
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