Dental veneers in Vernon Hills are a common cosmetic treatment used to cover imperfections like discolored, stained, chipped, or short teeth. They can also make crooked teeth appear straight for a fraction of the price that braces cost.
What does getting dental veneers involve?
Dental veneers are thin and strong sheets of porcelain that the dentist will cement to the front of the teeth. They are most commonly used on the two front teeth.
Getting dental veneers in Vernon Hills usually involves two visits to the dentist. During the first visit, the dentist will prepare the tooth by shaving off some of the enamel to make space for the veneer. They will take an impression of the tooth and send it to a dental lab that will fabricate the veneer. As this will take around two weeks, the dentist will provide the patient with a temporary veneer to protect their tooth.
During the second visit, the dentist will remove the temporary veneer and check the fit of the permanent veneer. After adjusting the veneer to ensure a perfect fit, the dentist will bond it to the tooth with a special cement.
With proper care, veneers can last for over a decade.
What is tooth lengthening?
Tooth lengthening is a non-surgical procedure that is sometimes done to prepare a patient for veneers. Some patients have a “gummy smile” in which excess gum tissue covers up too much of their teeth. The dentist will use a dental diode laser to reduce the amount of gum.
Using a laser rather than the standard scalpel offers multiple advantages. The laser is more precise, so the procedure takes less time. The laser cauterizes the treatment area and thus reduces the amount of bleeding and swelling. The patient will also enjoy a shorter recovery time of days, rather than weeks.
Contact Smile More Today or visit the website to learn more about getting dental veneers in Vernon Hills.
