Do you
feel uncomfortable with your smile? Have you thought of way to change it?
Whether you need it a little whiter and brighter or you want a big change, a
cosmetic dentist can help you. Two treatments that can change your smile
drastically are dental veneer procedures and dental crown procedures. Have you
considered dental crowns or dental
veneers? Although these two procedures are very different from
each other, they both create a similar look for you and your smile. Cosmetic
dentist, Dr. Arthur A. Kezian DDS, is experienced with dental crown and veneer
procedures. Call his office today to get more information about the procedures!
Porcelain Veneers Bring Beautiful Smiles:
Porcelain crowns replace the outer portion
of a tooth to maintain its original function. Crowns can be used in cases where
decay has taken over a big portion of the tooth, when the tooth has experienced
trauma, or after a root canal to give strength to the tooth. Crowns do not only
replicate the function of your tooth but can also be made to look a lot like
it, or even better than it looked before. Crowns can be made from a few
different materials, all making the crown look very natural. One type of crown
that many people opt for is the porcelain crown. This crown looks the best
esthetically because it is all porcelain and metal margins do not show. Consult
with your dentist to see which crown is best for your case and your budget.
The crown procedure is
split up into two procedures. The first part includes getting you numb,
removing the enamel of your tooth to make room for the crown to slip on, and
taking impressions of the shape of the tooth after it has been restructured.
These impressions are sent off to a lab where the crown will be made. Depending
on your dentist’s schedule and the lab, your crowns will be made somewhere
between one to two weeks. Until they are delivered back to the office,
temporary crowns will be placed on the teeth being worked on so you can still
chew and smile normally.
When your crowns are
delivered, you will go in to have them seated permanently. Your dentist will
make sure the crown fits correctly and looks nice before using permanent
cement. The cement needs to dry for a few minutes and then the access cement
will be cleaned out. This is the final step of the procedure.
Dental
Veneers
Dental Veneers are very thin (usually porcelain) shells that cover the
surface of your teeth. If you have problems with the size, shape, color, or
alignment of your teeth, veneers could change that. The procedure for veneers
is usually a two-appointment visit, the first being the preparation and the
second being the seating of the veneers. Veneer procedures are a lot like crown
procedures; the main difference is the amount of enamel that has to be removed.
For veneers, only about half a millimeter of your tooth is removed; this is
basically how thick the veneer is going to be. After your tooth is prepared,
impressions are taken to be sent off to the lab. Just like crown cases, you
would have to wait 1-2 weeks for the lab to send the veneers back to your
dentist. Once the veneers are at the office, you are ready for the second stage
of the procedure – the seating of the veneers.
Dental
veneers and dental crowns can both be completed in as little as two visits. You
can have a nicer, brighter smile in no time! If you’re interested in porcelain
veneers or porcelain crowns, please call Dr. Arthur A.
Kezian today! You can also log onto his website to find more information about
crowns and veneers as well as before and after cases!
Dr. Arthur A. Kezian
DDS 443 N. Larchmont Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90004 (323) 467-2777 http://www.drkezian.com
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