DENTAL VENEERS FOR MT. KISCO, NY

Dental veneers are becoming an increasingly popular cosmetic dentistry option for those that are self-conscious of the size, crookedness, or color of their teeth. Instead of being stuck in braces and retainers, more and more patients are choosing dental veneers. 

Veneers are thin, semi-transparent, tooth-shaped, custom-made and -fitted porcelain shells. A portion of the enamel is shaved from the tooth, allowing the tooth-colored veneer to be fitted and bonded onto the remaining surface. Due to the nature of this procedure, the results are quite permanent, though discoloration may still occur. 

WHEN ARE DENTAL VENEERS USED?

Veneers can completely reshape your teeth and smile and can be fitted over your existing teeth. They can often be alternatives to crowns and are the ideal solution in treating many dental conditions. Porcelain dental veneers can be used when you have:

• Crooked teeth
• Misshapen teeth
• Severely discolored or stained teeth
• Teeth that are too small or large
• Unwanted or uneven spaces
• Worn or chipped teeth

HOW ARE DENTAL VENEERS PLACED?

• To prepare your teeth, a small amount of enamel will be removed from the front and sides of the teeth. This makes room for the veneers so that your teeth look as natural as possible.
• An impression, or mold, of the prepared teeth, is made. The veneer shade is then decided on. The shade is matched to your current tooth color for a natural-looking smile.
• The impression of your teeth is sent off to a lab that will custom-design the veneers to fit your teeth.
• The impression is sent to a dental lab that custom-makes the porcelain veneers to fit your teeth. This process can take from a few days to a week or two. 
• Once your veneers are in, an appointment for them to be placed will be scheduled. At that visit, the veneers will be placed on your teeth to check the fit and shape.
• After any adjustments, the teeth are cleaned and the veneers are bonded to the tooth using cement and ultraviolet light. 
  

AM I A CANDIDATE FOR DENTAL VENEERS?

Veneers can completely reshape your teeth and are incredibly natural-looking giving you the smile you have always dreamed of. Dental veneers are bonded onto the front of your teeth to create that picture-perfect smile. They can change the color, shape, size, or length of a tooth. They can often be alternatives to crowns and the ideal solution in treating many dental conditions.

Porcelain veneers are a great option for many dental patients. Some of the signs you are a good candidate for dental veneers include:

• You have teeth are severely discolored or stained and traditional whitening is not effective
• Your teeth have minor cosmetic issues such as chips, cracks, or misshapen teeth
• You have a healthy amount of tooth enamel as veneer adheres to your enamel
• You have good tooth alignment as those with misaligned teeth put excessive pressure down when they bite and can damage the veneers.
• You have healthy gums as gum disease can weaken your teeth and the surrounding bone

As with most dental restorations, veneers are not permanent and may someday need to be replaced but

they are very durable and will last you many years, giving you a beautiful long-lasting smile. If you live in the Mt. Kisco, NY area, and are interested in seeing if dental veneers can help you achieve the smile you dream of, contact our team today. 

SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT FOR A DENTAL VENEER CONSULTATION

The decision to choose dental veneers is certainly a big one, and there are a few things that we will review with you before we conduct the procedure. While there are other corrective options available, veneers are truly a permanent fix for your smile. 

Robert D. Aufrichtig, D.M.D. has over 30 years of dental experience, so you can count on him and our entire team for this cosmetic dentistry procedure. Contact our office in Mt. Kisco, NY today to schedule a dental veneers consultation!