Veneers Give You a New Smile Overnight

Are you tired of looking in the mirror and feeling like your yellowed or chipped teeth are all that you see? Do you wish you could snap your fingers and have a big, white smile to call your own? No matter your age or gender, confidence is coveted by everyone. You can go from dental imperfections to perfect pearly whites overnight with help from the dentists at The Dental Practice of Lincoln Park in Chicago, IL.

What are veneers? 
Dental veneers are super-thin, porcelain shells fitted over natural teeth to create the perfect smile. Veneers can change the tooth’s size, shape or color, meaning that anything from a discolored filling to a chipped tooth can be masked. Since you can clean them with your usual daily brushing and flossing, ongoing maintenance is minimal.

What is the procedure like?
The process of planning, creating and installing veneers typically takes only two or three separate appointments, depending on the material they are made out of.

• Consultation: First, you will have a consultation with your dentist to determine exactly what kind of changes you would like to make to your smile. It is important to be involved in the planning process. Let your dentist know exactly what you like and dislike about your smile and what kinds of changes or end results you would like to see.
• Preparation: The teeth must next be prepared for the bonding process. The natural teeth are lightly buffed to make room for the width of the new veneer. About half a millimeter of enamel is removed from the front of the teeth that the veneers will be applied onto.
• Bonding: If the veneers are made from composite resin, the dentist will usually prepare the teeth and bond the veneers during the same appointment. Your dentist will carefully mold and shape the veneer onto the tooth. If they are made from ceramic, the veneers must be fabricated in a dental lab based on a mold of the teeth, which usually requires an extra appointment for the bonding process, with temporary veneers often worn between the preparation and bonding appointments.

If you are tired of focusing on your dental imperfections and want to fully enjoy your smile, The Dental Practice of Lincoln Park in Chicago, IL can help you do just that. Call (773) 935-9818 to schedule a consultation today!