Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain Veneers In Novi, Michigan
Serving Ann Arbor and the Metro Detroit area
Would you like to show off a bright, natural smile and improve your self-esteem? Cosmetic dentistry technology advances have made it possible to do just that. With porcelain veneers, you can gain the white, straight smile you've always wanted. Dr. Serra makes porcelain veneers convenient for people who want to improve the appearance of their teeth in the Detroit, Michigan area.
Porcelain veneers are also known as dental porcelain laminates, or dental veneers. Porcelain veneers are thin, porcelain shells that are bonded to the front surfaces of your teeth to correct imperfections in color, size, shape, and the position of your teeth. Porcelain veneers can even correct gaps between your teeth.
Advantages of porcelain veneers
- Porcelain veneers have a natural tooth appearance and feel - because porcelain is translucent (allows light to penetrate); it closely imitates the tooth's natural enamel. The texture of porcelain is also similar to that of tooth enamel.
- Porcelain veneers can also improve the shade of your teeth, making them whiter, and they are stain resistant, just like your natural teeth.
- Porcelain veneers are durable - when bonded to your teeth, porcelain veneers are very strong, as well as chip-resistant.
- The procedure is quick and results are dramatic - porcelain veneers can often be applied in just a few visits to your cosmetic dentist. Dr. Serra's patients often well up in tears when they see their new, beautiful smile.
Porcelain veneers procedure
After you have come to Dr. Serra's Detroit, Michigan cosmetic dentistry office to discuss the goals and results you would like to achieve, you will be able schedule your first porcelain veneer appointment.
During the first appointment, your teeth are reshaped to compensate for the thickness of the porcelain veneers. Dr. Serra will then take an impression of your prepared teeth and send the impression to a dental laboratory. A ceramist then makes the ultra-thin, porcelain facings in the shape, color, and size you and Dr. Serra have decided upon.
During your next appointment, Dr. Serra will test your porcelain veneers for the right fit, size, and natural appearance. He will also ensure that you are pleased with the result. Dr. Serra will then thoroughly clean your teeth and permanently bond the porcelain veneers with resin composite cement to your teeth. Once bonded, your teeth will look, feel, and function just as your natural tooth would.
Porcelain veneers have become a very popular cosmetic dentistry procedure for dramatic smile makeovers. But make sure that you consult with a cosmetic dentist experienced in this procedure if you are considering it for yourself. Not all dentists are cosmetic dentists, and not all cosmetic dentists have the training and experience that Dr. Serra has.
Call us or email us today for your free initial consultation about porcelain veneers.
