Porcelain Veneers
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Porcelain veneers are an excellent alternative to crowns
in many situations. They provide a much more
conservative approach to changing a tooth's color, size,
or shape. Porcelain veneers can mask undesirable defects
such as:
Porcelain veneers are ultra-thin shells of ceramics,
which are bonded to the front of teeth. This virtually
painless procedure requires little or no anesthesia, and
can be the ideal choice for improving the appearance of
the front teeth. Becoming increasingly popular in the
past 12 years, tens of thousands of porcelain veneers
have been placed to mask discolorations, to brighten
teeth, and to improve a smile. Highly resistant to
permanent staining from coffee, tea, and even cigarette
smoking, the wafer-thin porcelain veneers can achieve a
tenacious bond to the tooth, resulting in an
esthetically pleasing naturalness that is unsurpassed by
other restorative options.
Procedure (What to Expect)
Generally, patients need three
appointments for the entire procedure: diagnosis and
treatment planning, preparation, and bonding.
Diagnosis and treatment planning is an important first
step, and it’s critical that you take an active role in
this “smile design” phase. We recommend that you spend
some time in the decision-making and planning of the
smile. You may want to have more than one consultation
if necessary to feel comfortable that your dentist
understands your objectives. The consultation includes
an evaluation of the present conditions, a visual
examination, and sometimes X-rays. Your dentist may take
color photographs to show other patients or colleagues
the "before-and-after" results of this procedure.
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Dr. Daniel J. Castillo
10625 N Military Trail, Suite 202
Palm Beach Gardens, FL.33410
561-691-6061
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