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Your smile is an important part of your appearance – for good or bad. Modern cosmetic dentistry makes it possible for almost anyone to achieve a beautiful, perfect-looking smile. Veneers represent one of the most versatile and effective treatments available to a cosmetic dentist. Today on the blog, we explore how Dr. Christine Tenaglia can use veneers to improve the appearance of your smile.
What are veneers and how do they work?
A dentist named Dr. Charles Pincus created the first veneers nearly a century ago. They were used on a film set to change the appearance of actors’ teeth. Today, patients just like you can use veneers in Okemos to transform the appearance of their teeth. Modern veneers are made with dental porcelain – a beautiful and durable material that resists surface stains. A skilled cosmetic dentist like Dr. Tenaglia can place veneers on a single tooth or to cover all the visible tooth surfaces in a patient’s mouth.
Why are veneers so popular?
Veneers look natural. Dental porcelain reflects light in a similar fashion to natural tooth enamel.
Veneers are versatile. A single set of veneers can address an assortment of aesthetic flaws, including chips, cracks, small fractures, unevenly sized teeth, concealing mild crookedness, covering an unwanted gap between teeth or addressing stubborn areas of discoloration.
Veneers are durable. With appropriate care and maintenance, veneers can last for many years. They are permanently bonded to your teeth and resistant to scratches and chips.
Veneers are adaptable. The versatility of veneers applies to more than just the different aesthetic flaws that can be addressed. Veneers can be used on a single tooth, multiple teeth or all the visible tooth surfaces in the mouth. Veneers can be combined with other cosmetic treatments as part of a smile makeover.
What to expect from veneers
Any veneer procedure at Tenaglia Smiles entails multiple appointments at our office in Okemos. To receive porcelain veneers, a small portion of the existing tooth structure is removed, ensuring that the veneers can bond flush against the front of the teeth being treated. Digital impressions of the teeth are captured and sent to a laboratory, which fabricates your veneers. You receive a temporary restoration at this initial appointment, then return to our office in Okemos approximately two weeks later to receive your permanent veneers.
Tenaglia Smiles also offers Lumineers. These veneers are also made of dental porcelain but are extremely thin and can be installed without removing any of the existing tooth structure. To find out which veneers treatment is right for you, please contact the office of Tenaglia Smiles today and schedule a consultation.
Porcelain veneers in Okemos, Lansing and East Lansing in Michigan
Now that you know about the benefits of veneers and how they can improve your smile, are you ready to take the next step? Dr. Tenaglia meets with any patient who is interested in cosmetic dental work. At this consultation, she reviews your dental history and current oral condition, then presents treatment options. Make your appointment at Tenaglia Smiles today. Just call (517) 347-6733 or complete our online appointment request form.