For patients in the Newport Beach area who are interested in rejuvenating their smile, porcelain veneers may be the best solution. These restorations cover up areas of imperfection, and they can be used to hide gaps, staining, breakage, and even misalignment. Many patients who are unhappy with several aspects of their smile may benefit from porcelain veneers.
Veneers are an extremely popular cosmetic option for patients who want to transform the aesthetics of their smiles. These thin porcelain restorations are custom-made for patients and bonded onto the teeth to look just like natural teeth. They blend in seamlessly and can be a wonderful, long-term solution to many cosmetic concerns.
Some patients are curious to know if quality veneers are affordable. Just because a restoration is affordable doesn’t mean it isn’t made with the top-quality materials necessary to improve longevity and appearance. Dr. Andrew Spath, DDS uses the best dental laboratories in the United States to ensure beautiful, natural-looking veneers. He understands that many of his patients want to enhance their smile in an economical manner, and his practice provides both affordability and beauty.
Patients who want to achieve a beautiful smile can speak to their dentist about the possibility of placing porcelain veneers. These restorations are extremely versatile and many patients enjoy the ease of the process. It starts with a consultation appointment, during which Dr. Spath will determine one’s candidacy. If a patient is a candidate then impressions are taken at this appointment for a wax up. The wax-up is a proposed smile design that is performed on the patient’s models in wax. This process can take anywhere from one week to a month depending on the complexity. After the wax-up is received from the lab it is presented to the patient and after acceptance of the overall shape and size the teeth are prepared for the thin pieces of porcelain. This is the most crucial phase of treatment. It is of the utmost importance that the dentist stays in the outer layer of tooth, the enamel. If teeth are over prepared in it can have detrimental effects on the health of the patient’s teeth and the lifespan of the veneers.
Once the preparations are completed impressions are taken. These are sent to the ceramist for the creation of the veneers. During this time period the patient is placed in a trial smile. With their provisional, which are based off the wax-up, the patients have the ability to evaluate their smiles and make any modifications. Within 2-4 weeks the patient returns to the dental office for the final placement. Patients can have a brand new smile in no time at all!
Patients in the Newport Beach area are encouraged to visit with Dr. Spath to find out if porcelain veneers are the most efficient, affordable manner of transforming their natural smile. Call today to schedule an initial consultation appointment to learn more!
