Want a Smile Makeover? Get Dental Porcelain Veneers!

By Arthur Kezian

If you have been dreaming of a smile makeover, California is the perfect place to be.  Home to movie stars and the very best dentists, you can make some big changes to your pearly whites.  And, if you are looking for a way to permanently improve the look of your smile, dental porcelain veneers are a great way to do it.  In fact, going to a cosmetic dentist is one of the trendiest ways to look better.

If your goal is to get great porcelain veneers offer the full package.  They can improve the position, the shape, the size, and the color of your teeth.  Broken, chipped, crooked, or yellow teeth are no match for properly-installed porcelain veneers!

But, at the same time, they are designed to look and feel just like your normal teeth; they just look better.  You will not have to worry about feeling strange or out of place. In fact, if they are applied properly, no one will even know you have them.  Instead, people will just notice that your smile looks great.  Some of them may even wonder what your secret is!

Dental porcelain veneers are about 0.5 mm thick, or about as thick as a contact lens.  In order to make room for them in your mouth, your dentist will need to shave about 0.5 mm off the thickness of your teeth.  But, don’t worry.  The process is not painful!  In fact, most people do not even need a local anesthetic to get through it.

After your teeth have been reduced, your dentist will create a wax impression of them.  That impression will then be sent off to a lab, where your custom porcelain veneers will be created.

Your porcelain veneers will be applied to your teeth with special lightweight cement.  That cement is strong enough to keep your veneers on, and strong enough to keep bacteria out.  Many people think that your natural teeth will start to decay underneath veneers, but that’s not the case.  The cement prevents bacteria from working its way in.

And, best of all, dental porcelain veneers are permanent.  Once they are applied by a dentist they can last forever – if you take proper care of them.  Brushing, flossing, and regular dental checkups and cleanings will keep your porcelain veneers looking bright and perfect forever.

But to keep them looking perfect, the right maintenance isn’t quite enough.  You will also need to avoid certain dangers.  Things like biting your nails, chewing on ice, or grinding your teeth can break or chip your veneers.  And, unfortunately, veneers cannot be repaired.  If one breaks or cracks, you will have to have a brand new one made.  If you’re not careful, a nagging habit can turn into a costly mistake!

However, breaking those bad habits is well worth it. Cosmetic dentists can give you a beautiful smile and the confidence to feel like a movie star – even if you aren’t one!

Dr. Arthur A. Kezian DDS 443 N. Larchmont Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90004 (323) 467-2777 

-N.S.

Dental Porcelain Veneers – 5 Things to Know Before You Get Them

By Arthur Kezian

If you want a smile makeover you are certainly not alone.  With the glow of Hollywood just right down the road, it’s perfectly natural to want to look your very best!  That’s why porcelain veneers are so popular.
You've probably heard all about dental porcelain veneers, but do you really know what goes into getting them?  If you’re thinking about getting veneers, there are 5 things you need to know first:

Dental porcelain veneers are a permanent way to improve your smile. 

Once you have veneers installed, they are there to stay.  However, they look great!  They can cover up gaps between your teeth, hide broken or chipped teeth, and make crooked teeth look straight, and brighten up discolored teeth.
To keep them looking their best, you simply have to take care of them.  Regular brushing, flossing, and routine trips to your dentist will keep your veneers looking perfect.
 Dental porcelain veneers can be installed in about a week.

Veneers can give you a much better smile in only a few days!  Your dentist will start by removing about 0.5 mm from the thickness of your teeth – about the thickness of a contact lens.  Once your teeth have been reduced, your dentist will make a wax impression of your teeth.  That impression will be sent to a lab and will be used to create your veneers.
As soon as your veneers are back from the lab, they are ready to be applied!  Your dentist will use a special cement and a beam of light to adhere your veneers to your natural teeth. 

          Cosmetic veneers are designed to look and feel just like your normal teeth.

If they are applied correctly, no one will even know you have them!  Veneers are about 0.5 mm thick – the same thickness that your dentist will remove from your own teeth before they are applied.  That way, your smile will feel the exact same as they did before the veneers were installed.
 Dental porcelain veneers don’t have to go on every single tooth
A smile makeover doesn't have to break the bank.  If you just have one tooth that has a cosmetic flaw, you can get a single veneer.  Or, if you just want to put veneers on a couple of teeth, you can do that, too.  Since they look and feel like your natural teeth, a single veneer will not stick out.  If you want a smile makeover, your dentist can come up with a plan that suits your needs and fits into your budget.
Dental porcelain veneers cannot be repaired.
If one breaks, your dentist will have to get a new one made for you.  That’s why it is so important to be careful with them.  If you have veneers, you should not chew on ice, bite your fingernails, or grind your teeth.  Doing so can make your veneers crack or chip.

Dr. Arthur A. Kezian DDS 443 N. Larchmont Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90004 (323) 467-2777


-N.S.