Porcelain Veneers
What are Porcelain Veneers?
Veneers are a great way to transform your smile and get you feeling more confident in the way that you look. They are attached to the front teeth and can cover an array of imperfections. Whether your front teeth are stained, discolored, cracked, chipped or uneven, veneers can fit perfectly and blend in seamlessly with the rest of your smile. Your new veneers can last for about 10 years before any type of replacement is necessary.
Why are Porcelain Veneers needed?
The reason veneers may be needed or wanted is because you’re simply unhappy with your smile. Your front teeth may be stained, cracked, chipped or just unsightly. You might be looking for a way to boost your confidence. It’s not uncommon for patients who are planning a big event, like a wedding, to want porcelain veneers.
Who is a candidate for Porcelain Veneers?
The front teeth should be otherwise healthy and free of decay. If additional treatments are needed, we’ll recommend this work before anything else is done. However, the majority of our patients who want porcelain veneers an have the procedure done easily in our office. Veneers are best suited for adult patients looking for a dramatic and relatively noninvasive cosmetic treatment.
What happens during the Porcelain Veneer procedure?
First, Dr. Letran will file down and buff the front teeth. This not only helps to make room for the actual veneers, but it is helpful when it comes to them adhering to the actual teeth. Impressions are taken and used to make a brand new set of porcelain veneers. You’ll come in for a second visit so that the veneers can be placed. The doctor will make slight adjustments to the fit and feel of the veneers before showing you your brand new smile. The change is dramatic and your new veneers are durable, long-lasting and realistic.
If you think you’d benefit from porcelain veneers, call us today and we can help to get you in right away. We’ve been serving the folks of Mountain View and El Monte for 15 years and are able to communicate easily with our Spanish-speaking bilingual patients.