Are you feeling self-conscious about dental imperfections, like chips, cracks, stubborn stains, or mild misalignments? If so, you might benefit from porcelain veneers.
These ceramic restorations are carefully customized to resemble your enamel then are cemented over the fronts of your teeth to mask flaws. But you’re worried they’ll stick out like a sore thumb, you might hesitate to schedule a consultation with your dentist. Continue reading to learn more about the technology used to design your one-of-a-kind prosthetics to set your mind at ease!
What Are Veneers?
For this popular cosmetic treatment, your dentist helps design thin covers that are typically made out of resilient ceramic, which reflects light more naturally like enamel. Not only that, but the shells are carefully customized to blend into your smile seamlessly and boost your confidence in your appearance.
However, for them to fit properly without appearing bulky or contributing to potential bite misalignment, your provider must remove a small amount of enamel. This doesn’t regrow, meaning that getting veneers involves irreversible changes to your teeth’s structure, and accurate measurements become essential.
What Technology Helps Customize Veneers?
Thanks to advancements in dental technology and techniques, today, the results of this cosmetic service are more accurate than ever before. For example, before approving your procedure, your provider must examine your mouth to ensure you’re a good candidate. Instead of relying purely on their own eyes, many dentists today utilize state-of-the-art intraoral cameras to see more detailed images of all sides of your teeth, which can then be captured for closer inspection.
Not only that, but many practices also create more accurate impressions than in the past due to digital imaging. Historically, this part of the process involved biting into a plaster tray to make a manual mold of your teeth, which is prone to error with the slightest change in bite pressure. This can result in ill-fitting veneers that may be more likely to become destabilized or dislodged. But with more modern 3D impressions, today the process of getting veneers is much more comfortable, convenient, and accurate than before.
How Can I Maintain the Results?
Advanced equipment can provide better quality restorations that are more resilient and tend to last longer, but they’re not invincible. You must continue to care for your recent cosmetic enhancements by:
- Brushing and flossing twice daily to remove plaque and bacteria that contribute to oral issues, which can erode the teeth beneath your restorations and cause them to fail.
- Choosing foods carefully. Avoiding overly dark, hard, crunchy, and sticky foods can prevent potential damage and discoloration.
- Scheduling routine appointments. Seeing your dentist every 6 months for a standard dental exam and cleaning helps strengthen your smile and preserve your treatment results.
If you’re unsure of what technology your dental office uses to create veneers, the best way to learn more is to contact them directly!
About the Practice
Patients at Gale Ranch Family Dental benefit from a team of providers who are passionate about helping families in San Ramon build and maintain beautiful, healthy smiles. With general dentists and specialists in the office, they provide a truly comprehensive menu of services using state-of-the-art technology to provide accurate, comfortable results intended to last. You can request an appointment on the website or by calling (925) 648-8881.