One hundred years ago, people had few choices if they had
bad teeth. They just had to live with it if their teeth
were cracked, chipped, missing or even discolored. In fact
rumor has it that England's Queen Elizabeth I filled the
gaps where she had missing teeth with little rolls of
cotton.
Times have changed, and with modern technology and new
cosmetic dentistry techniques people's smiles are
transformed by today's dentistry. It used to be a concept
of "no pain no gain" in dentistry, while today there's a
new saying -- "the smile you've always wanted without the
pain you've never wanted."
Porcelain laminates, or veneers, were first created by a
dentist at the Den-Mat Corporation. Also known as the brand
Lumineers, these veneers are very thin, in fact, very thin
like a contact lens.
There are many different techniques and procedures behind
cosmetic dentistry for replacing, repairing or reshaping
our teeth, such as oral implants, crowns, Invisalign
braces, and bridges. Whether you can benefit from veneers
depends on several things including how healthy your teeth
are in the first place. Teeth are made from enamel which is
the hardest substance in your body. You still need to be
careful not to chip the enamel by doing something like
cracking a nut or opening a bottle cap with your front
teeth, because the enamel cannot repair itself.
Let's say you have fallen down and cracked a tooth during a
sports activity. Your dentist may want to consider using
veneers to fix your tooth. Here's how the procedure works.
With an extensive range of shapes and colors available, you
and your dentist can select the shape and color to match
and enhance your existing teeth for a natural looking
smile. The veneers will be permanently bonded to your
existing front tooth, in place, so it requires minimal
preparation. The veneer will instantly attach to the front
of the existing tooth, covering the crack, and can even
improve the color and shape.
This dental procedure does not require grinding down the
sensitive tooth structure which is common when patients get
traditional crowns. It won't hurt so it's not necessary to
give you anesthetic shots. Clinically proven to last for 20
years or more, Lumineers can close spaces between teeth,
fix chipped teeth, provide better color to stained tooth
enamel, lengthen shorter teeth, and re-shape crooked or
awkward looking teeth. Veneers can also revitalize crowns
and bridges.
The results for this procedure are exceptional for
makeovers on worn, misshapen teeth, which are transformed
so people can smile with confidence. In fact many of our
patients thank us for helping to change their lives.
Many Los Angeles dentist clinics charge about $1,000 per
veneer, and many dentists can provide affordable financing
plans for patients who don't have dental insurance or can't
afford to pay for this kind of work via cash.
In summary, a great smile is worth more than you can
measure today, so why wait. Call your dental clinic today.
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Kristin Gabriel is a social media marketing writer and PR
professional. Her client, Dr. Bijan Afar, is a Los Angeles
dentist and oral surgeon who owns a dental clinic known as
the Wilshire Dental Clinic.
(http://www.wilshiredentalcare.com )
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