{"id":637212,"date":"2020-02-17T17:11:05","date_gmt":"2020-02-17T21:11:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hauteliving.com\/hautebeauty\/?p=637212&"},"modified":"2020-03-10T13:39:01","modified_gmt":"2020-03-10T17:39:01","slug":"smile-transformations-through-porcelain-veneers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hauteliving.com\/hautebeauty\/637212\/smile-transformations-through-porcelain-veneers\/","title":{"rendered":"Smile Transformations Through Porcelain Veneers"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"PorcelainPhoto Credit: Shutterstock<\/span><\/h3>\n

What are Porcelain Veneers?<\/h3>\n

Actually, porcelain veneers have been around for a short period of time, with them being invented in 1983.\u00a0 This improvement in dentistry changed dentistry into a more conservative era, where previously the most common way to cover or change the appearance of teeth was to grind a tooth into a \u201cstub\u201d and make white crowns or \u201ccaps.\u201d\u00a0 This technique is obviously undesirable because it requires the natural tooth to be prepared heavily to receive the crown.<\/p>\n

Porcelain veneers have revolutionized the art and science of cosmetic dentistry over the years, with the materials and techniques getting better that only benefits our patients.<\/p>\n

What are the biggest misconceptions you hear from patients about veneers?<\/h3>\n

My most recent misconception was people can\u2019t eat with your veneers.\u00a0 Once porcelain veneers are completed, you should be able to eat, chew and function comfortably. That means being able to bite into an apple.\u00a0 The only thing I tell my patients is don\u2019t do anything with your veneers you wouldn\u2019t do with your natural teeth -including opening bottles with your teeth.<\/p>\n

The most common misconception is 'I don\u2019t want fake-looking teeth.' We totally agree, as we want to maintain the character of your smile, and only enhancing it.\u00a0 Once completed, we don\u2019t want our dental work to be noticeable (no chiclet looking smiles) but rather have our patients appear like they are relaxed and better versions of themselves without knowing what they did.<\/p>\n

The cool thing about what we do revolves around customization.\u00a0 First, I discuss with the patient what is possible based off their wants and wishes.\u00a0 I also take into account their personality, how they talk, the expressions they make, while making sure their teeth also work functionally so they can still eat.\u00a0 It\u2019s important to realize that when executed properly, porcelain veneers can often be mistaken for \u201cperfect\u201d natural teeth.\u00a0 \u201cIf it's done well, you actually can't tell. They're supposed to look like your natural teeth, with the shapes and indents and texture. But if it\u2019s done poorly, it\u2019s easy to tell. It changes your face. It pushes your lip out. Sometimes even the way they talk is changed.\u201d<\/p>\n

How many of your patients show an interest in veneers? Is it a large percentage of your patients, or is it a less popular procedure at your practice?<\/h3>\n

Now, as our office is growing in the New York City area, a large percentage of our patients are coming in for smile consults with questions on how to improve their smiles.\u00a0 Lately, we are doing more and more revision work on veneer cases where the patient tells us they never knew the final result would look that way.\u00a0 Especially bulky restorations that we see commonly, forget the esthetics of the case, the function and gums are unfortunately compromised that we are constantly removing.\u00a0 (see one below with a revision case).\u00a0 In these and all cases, we strive for a seemless look.\u00a0 Once our cases are done, I want my patients to still be themselves, only a better version of themselves.\u00a0 My recent patient stated, \u201cPeople are always asking me what I have done and they can\u2019t put their finger on it.\u00a0 I feel like I look younger, and I am so happy that my smile finally matches my mood.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"PorcelainPhoto Credit: Photo By Dr. Husam Almunajed<\/span><\/p>\n

How do Porcelain Veneers work?<\/h3>\n

It really depends, as we coordinate this often as we have many traveling patients from a distance in the USA, as well as from other countries.\u00a0 If the gum health is good and there is no need for gum work or conditioning, usually it takes only two appointments, after the initial consult.\u00a0 If the gums need to be contoured or lifted, that will add time.<\/p>\n

Typically, what you can expect is at the first appt, or consultation, you will have an exam, checkup, x-rays taken, photographs, smile design fabrication and a discussion on your goals and addressing all your questions.<\/p>\n

At the second appointment, we discuss and answer all your questions regarding the design, and the teeth are shaped for veneers with minimal invasive dentistry protocols.\u00a0 You will finish with temporary teeth that you will go home with, as they are designed closely to look like the final teeth.\u00a0 It is at this point any modifications can be made to shape and contours of the teeth and the design is reviewed.<\/p>\n

At appointment three, the final porcelain veneers have been designed and made and are placed initially with temporary cement for the patients approval.\u00a0 Once approval is achieved, the veneers are bonded in place.<\/p>\n

\"Veneers\"Photo Credit: Photo by Dr. Husam Almunajed<\/span><\/p>\n

How do no-prep veneers differ? What are their benefits and drawbacks?<\/h3>\n

These are common buzzwords now, and many dentists have pushed these words on social media.\u00a0 Veneers are conservative dental restorations that go on the tooth, like a contact lense effect.\u00a0 Veneers can be placed on teeth that were minimally prepped or not prepped at all.\u00a0 What determines if the tooth is \u201ctouched or prepared\u201d is the initial tooth color and position, and what the final tooth color and position will be in the new smile design.\u00a0 If its possible, prep-less veneers can be made that are beautiful and biologically sound restorations.\u00a0 What is key in this discussion is what teeth are we starting with, and what we want the teeth to look like in the final smile design.\u00a0 It's not if I can get prep-less porcelain veneers, its more if it's possible with the teeth we are starting off with.\u00a0 Usually, patients with small teeth with spaces are candidates for prep-less veneers.<\/p>\n

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