Los Gatos Dentist Dental Veneers Procedure is Fast

An excellent way to change the size of your teeth, color or shape is by having dental veneers. What an alternative to close those gaps between the teeth while changing those crooked teeth to look straight.This can be taken care of in as little as two and a half weeks. Having your smile transformed with porcelain veneers is easy, comfortable and relatively quick procedure.

Stage 1
An initial consultation which includes a thorough examination of your teeth and preparation of your tooth/teeth is done.

This involves the dentist reshaping the front of the tooth, or teeth to be treated. The dentist will give you a local anesthetic to numb the area before using a small drill to shave off a small part of the tooth.

An impression of your mouth will be taken as the dentist will give you a wax to bite down into in order to leave an imprint of your mouth.

Production of the final veneers highly depend on this impression. Some temporary veneers could be offered by the dentist as you wait for the permanent ones.

Stage 2
A second visit will be to fit the ready veneers. As the dentist fits them into position, he will keep looking how they fit with your smile.

If the final result is successful, the dentist will remove them and start cleaning carefully the teeth to be treated before etching the surface with an acidic gel which helps them to stick permanently.

The dentist will use a special dental cement to stick the veneers in place. The dentist will also use a curing light which stimulates the cement so that it hardens and forms a solid attachment between tooth and veneer. Any excess cement is trimmed away and the teeth are given a final polish.

Usually, veneers are fitted in two stages but it can be possible to fit them in one visit too. For that personalized look, dentist have gone a step ahead and built CAD ceramic studios that produce ceramic veneers in a day. This translates to having your veneers in as little as one hour.

It is normal and expected to have your veneers adjusted after a few days to provide that comfortable bite. Be prepared for that desired smile as well as talking and eating as soon as your dental veneers are finally at the right place. Be sure they can last as long as 15 years.

Be ready for your new teeth to have a little discomfort because this is a non-invasive cosmetic dentistry. You will be asked by your dentist to avoid chewing hard objects like ice, your nails, carrots or abnormal pressure on your teeth. For a successful dental veneer procedure, choose an experienced and qualified dental professional.