Sunnybrook Dental - Sioux City, Iowa

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Porcelain Veneers
A veneer is a thin shell of porcelain that covers the front of each tooth. They are indicated for teeth that are stained or discolored, chipped, rough or jagged, crooked, worn, too small or too large in proportion to the rest of the mouth. Veneers can also be used to fill in spaces between front teeth. The teeth are prepared for the veneers by removing some of the front surface enamel of each tooth. A highly accurate impression is made of the area and temporary veneers are placed on the teeth to protect them while the dental lab is fabricating the porcelain veneer. When the veneers come back from the laboratory, they are tried into the patient’s mouth and adjusted as needed. .		The patient is given the opportunity to view them prior to them being cemented into place. If the patient approves, the veneers are then bonded (or cemented) to the front of each tooth. Veneers can be virtually undetectable and can dramatically improve your smile. They are durable and long lasting and will provide you with a natural and beautiful smile. Veneers, although long lasting, may eventually need to be replaced. They are not the treatment of choice for teeth with large fillings or areas of decay, a better suited option would be a porcelain crown. Also, for patient’s wishing to improve crooked teeth, an alternative treatment would be orthodontic treatment. .