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How are veneers placed on the teeth?

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New advances in bonding technology allow us to create an extremely strong bond between your teeth and the veneers. The teeth are first prepared with a bonding adhesive and special resin cement is used as the "glue." The resin cement is available in a number of different colors to give the best possible aesthetic result.
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Our team uses the most up to date technology and materials in dentistry. Bonding technology allows us to create an extremely strong bond between your teeth and the veneers. As a matter of fact, this actually strengthens the teeth. When the veneers are ready, we first try them on to confirm function and aesthetics. Dr. Arnold, Mike Morris/lab tech, and the patient will discuss the overall look and fit before the veneers are permanently bonded.
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How will my teeth feel after I have porcelain veneers placed?

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Normally, there is some sensitivity to be expects, hot and cold and biting pressure. This will be a short period of time when the teeth are adjusting to the new environment and it’s absolutely normal to feel that. After veneers are placed we have you come back in one week to make a few minor adjustments and finalize the polishing.
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How are veneers put onto my teeth?

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After a tooth has been prepared, veneers are "bonded" onto the tooth surface. "Bonding" is the process involved in affixing the veneer to a tooth using advanced materials that allow adhesive attachment directly onto the tooth. This process yields excellent long-term results.
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Can I use those over the counter teeth whiteners if I have veneers or caps?

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My nephew grinds his teeth alot as he sleep through out the night and I have questioned my brother about it, he claim's that he has talked to a dentist and he was told that my nephew needs to grow out of this trend. I want to know if thats true and if this is good advice. My nephew is three years old and grinds them pretty badly as he sleeps, I'm worried about the damage of cracking, chipping, and breaking of his teeth. I don't want him to go through that pain.
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How are the teeth prepared for veneers?

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Unlike crowns, usually only a thin layer of enamel is removed from the teeth to make room for the veneers. Usually, only about 5/10 to 8/10 of a millimeter is removed from the outer surface. This small amount of reduction is required to make room for the porcelain. This allows us to make the veneers to the proper contour without them appearing to be bulky or unnatural. Some teeth on some individuals may not need any tooth reduction, and some may require a lot.
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Will my teeth be sensitive after I get veneers?

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Some people experience sensitivity (to hot and cold or pressure, etc.) after the placement of veneers. Some sensitivity is absolutely normal and usually dissipates spontaneously from a day or so to a couple of weeks. The reason for the sensitivity can arise from the amount of enamel left on your tooth after preparation, the proximity of the nerve, as well as several other factors. If this sensitivity remains or concerns you at all, please contact your dentist.
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Can veneers close the spaces between my teeth?

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Absolutely. Veneer materials are flexible and provide more sculpting possibilities than having a full crown (or a "cap") put onto a tooth. When affixed by a skilled practitioner, veneers can be completely invisible. Veneers have come to be so effective that, in many cases, orthodontic treatment for tooth re-positioning is not needed.
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How do veneers whiten teeth?

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Veneers are a thin layer of either porcelain or composite resin that are bonded onto the front surface of the tooth. These veneers are custom made and can be made whatever colour you want ..... so if you want whiter teeth,whiter tooth shade veneers can be made. Porcelain veneers are colour stable, whereas composite resin materials darken over time. Usually a thin layer of the tooth is shaved off to make space for the veneer, otherwise, the tooth will look too bulky.
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Can I use veneers to close the gaps between my front teeth?

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Yes. Again, using tooth-coloured material or porcelain, the dentist can change the shape or size of the tooth very slightly, closing the gap between the teeth.
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Does it hurt to have teeth prepared for Veneers?

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No, it is a painless, two-visit procedure. Local anesthesia can be given to highly sensitive patients, but is usually not necessary.
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Can porcelain veneers close the spaces between my teeth?

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This is one of the more common purposes. Porcelain veneers are very versatile and not only can close spaces, but they can lengthen your teeth, straighten the look of your teeth and whiten your teeth. They can accomplish just about whatever you desire your smile to look like.
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Why are my teeth sensitive after fillings are placed?

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When fillings are placed teeth can sometimes be sensitive to hot and cold for a period of time. This is a normal response and can be expected. It takes a while for the body to calm a tooth down after a filling has been placed.
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What are Veneers?

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Veneers are ultra-thin shells of ceramic (porcelain) or a composite resin material, which are bonded to the front of teeth. This procedure requires little or no anesthesia and can be the ideal choice for improving the appearance of the front teeth. Veneers are placed to mask discolorations, to brighten teeth and to improve a smile.
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Will my teeth feel different or heavier with the veneers in place on the front teeth?

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Your teeth should not feel any different or heavier than your original natural teeth. If your natural teeth are not prepared with adequate reduction for the veneers then they may feel bulkier than your original teeth.
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Is it possible to change the shape of my teeth without veneers or crowns?

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Reshaping or cosmetic contouring is an ideal treatment for very small fractures or chips or to simply reshape what nature has given you to a more esthetically pleasing smile. Anesthesia is not necessary since we use sandpaper discs and polishing wheels to reshape teeth with a minimal loss of tooth structure. Contouring can change the smile line. If one front tooth is a little longer than the other, contouring can make them the same size.
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Why choose porcelain veneers over teeth whitening?

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If your teeth are stained or discolored whitening may be the right procedure for you. However, porcelain veneers can correct the appearance of discolored teeth that are resistant to whitening procedures.
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Should I bond my teeth or place porcelain veneers?

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Bonding will last an average of about five years. With proper brushing and maintenance porcelain veneers should last about twice as long. Bonding can usually be completed in one visit; porcelain veneers generally take two visits because there is a lab process involved. The porcelain veneers can cost about twice as much as bonding, but will have a better appearance for a longer time because the porcelain will not change color over time the way bonding can.
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How do I care for newly whitened teeth, or veneers or crowns?

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The all-porcelain crowns and veneers should be left alone for the 1st 24 hours, as the agent that bonds to the porcelain takes a while before it reaches full strength. The newly bleached teeth should be cared for with a whitening toothpaste, and of course, stay away from foods that stain. The whitened teeth may need a "touchup" again from time to time, but you can do that at home. Regular home care is important, as is a regular dental checkup and cleaning.
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If my teeth are reshaped for veneers or crowns, what will they look like? Will they be sensitive?

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Generally, cemented restorations like crowns or veneers (see our procedure section) will require two visits – one to shape the teeth, and one to cement the restorations to the teeth. In between, your dentist can place attractive temporary restorations to help prevent sensitivity, allow function and provide a nice smile. These temporaries are designed to be in your mouth for a limited time, but should be comfortable and natural looking until you can get your new smile completed.
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Do porcelain veneers look like fake teeth?

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No. Porcelain veneers are translucent, giving them a life-like quality. The porcelain veneers themselves are very thin, and perfectly sculpted and color matched, to blend with the shape and size of your natural teeth.
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Will I be without teeth?

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You will never be without teeth. Your doctor will make sure that in the interim period, you look and feel very natural. Implant patients can be in their early teens or be mature adults in their seventies and eighties. Good health and adequate bone are the most critical factors in evaluating implant candidates.
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When will the new teeth be placed on the dental implants?

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The range varies between two and six month, to give time to the implant to integrate or fix to the bone. More time could be waited if the patient asked so (i.e. because of a trip).
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They are made by a dental technician, using impressions taken by the dentist. The veneers are made in the laboratory and bonded to the tooth to form a strong and natural-looking repair. Sometimes a natural colour ‘composite’ material is used instead of porcelain. Composite veneers can be completed in one visit and involve bonding tooth-coloured filling material to the front of the tooth.
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Many of our patients and website visitors have questions about our office. You can read our most commonly asked questions below. If you don’t see the information you need here, call us at 858-245-9429.
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