Smile Design (veneers)
Because each patient is different, our Doctors assess several factors which impact the outcome of the smile, including:
- Face Shape
- The shape of the face affects the shape of the teeth. For example, if the patient has a round face, we create long, square-shaped teeth that will ultimately have a slimming affect on the patient’s face.
- Tooth Color
- The color of the teeth corresponds with the age of the patient- the younger the whiter. Our doctors suggest patients go two to three shades lighter but, beyond that range, the color may look artificial. Also, your personal style- such as the clothes you wear- can include the shade of the veneers.
- Tooth Size
- Longer teeth are synonymous with youth. Older teeth are shorter because of years of wear and tear. For a more youthful appearance, our doctors typically lengthen the front central teeth.
After the blueprint is devised, the real reconstruction begins. To create a new smile without surgery or pain, our doctors use two very effective techniques: reshaping the gum line and rebuilding the teeth with porcelain veneers. The porcelain veneers are custom made by master ceramists to repair almost any disfigurement including:
- Crooked Teeth
- Without orthodontics, we can correct crooked teeth by filling in spaces with veneers giving the appearance of straight, perfectly aligned teeth.
- Discoloration
- Veneers can cover stained, discolored teeth or be applied to whiten and brighten the entire smile. The veneers can be made to match existing teeth.
- Worn Teeth
- By Bonding a longer veneer to the original tooth , we can add length to short, worn teeth, making them look younger and stronger.
- Chipped Teeth
- Veneers can cover chipped teeth, repairing an imperfection.