Okemos, Lansing, East Lansing MI
Most people want the same thing when it comes to their smile: a beautiful, pearly-white smile that will last for a long time. If you’re unhappy with the appearance of your smile, whitening your teeth can make a major impact. Many people opt for whitening treatments; however, even a professional dental whitening procedure will fade eventually. As an alternative solution, many patients have been switching to porcelain veneers, which will provide a perfect, gorgeous smile that lasts for years. Read on as we explain how you can permanently whiten your smile with veneers.
What are veneers and how do they work?
A veneer is a thin restoration that fits over the front of the teeth being treated. Once in place, a veneer consoles or corrects many aesthetic imperfections, including teeth with chips, cracks or small fractures. Receiving porcelain veneers takes place over two appointments, scheduled a couple of weeks apart. At the first appointment, a small portion of the existing tooth structure is removed–just enough to ensure the veneer makes a flush bond against the tooth or teeth being treated. Digital impressions are taken and sent to a lab where your porcelain veneers are fabricated. To ensure patients receive their desired outcome, they are always shown a preview of what their veneers will look like before any installments are made. This guarantees you can have the exact smile you seek, without making any full commitments.
Tenaglia Smiles also offers Lumineers, which are made of an extremely thin dental porcelain. These veneers are minimally invasive; they can be placed without any preparation to the teeth. Patients who may benefit from this are those who want larger teeth to achieve a more ideal arch, and those who seek a more symmetrical smile. Not all patients are eligible for this type of veneer, but if you are interested in minimally invasive veneers, call Dr. Tenaglia today!
How do veneers whiten teeth?
When installed on all the visible tooth surfaces in a patient’s mouth, porcelain veneers offer a virtually permanent form of whitening that doesn’t fade or stain, even when exposed to coffee, tea, or cigarettes. When given the proper installment and treatment from a professional in cosmetic dentistry such as Dr. Tenaglia, your veneers can last over twenty years! Not only can veneers whiten teeth, but they also straighten and reshape the appearance of your smile so you can achieve the exact look you want.
Porcelain veneers in Okemos, East Lansing, and Lansing, Michigan
When it comes to your teeth, you want someone you can trust to ensure you will get the beautiful smile you desire. Dr. Christine Tenaglia and her team of experts are highly qualified and specially trained in crafting the perfect set of veneers for each patient. Dr. Tenaglia has a talent for creating aesthetic, beautiful smiles through her attention to detail and careful precision with each and every tooth. That’s why she’s been named Okemos’ favorite dentist on multiple occasions.
If you are interested in learning more about veneers or any of our other services, schedule a consultation at Tenaglia Smiles today. Just call (517) 347-6733 or visit us online.