Porcelain Veneers Correct Multiple Tooth Imperfections

For adults who are unhappy with the appearance of their smile, porcelain veneers offer a wonderful solution. These thin coverings are affixed to the surface of imperfect teeth to instantly improve their size, shape, color, alignment, and overall “look.” Dr. Alan R. De Angelo performs porcelain veneers in Homer Glen IL — keep reading to learn more about this transformative cosmetic treatment.

What Are Dental Veneers?

Dental veneers are highly customizable coverings composed of multiple wafer-thin sheets of porcelain. Each veneer is bonded securely onto the front surface of the teeth that show when you smile. Because their function is purely cosmetic, dental veneers should not be placed on teeth that are weak or decayed.

Porcelain veneers can correct the following cosmetic issues:

• Discolored teeth that have not responded well to professional teeth whitening
• Chipped teeth
• Teeth that appear worn
• Misaligned, uneven, irregularly shaped teeth
• Slightly gapped teeth

Am I a Good Candidate for Veneers?

Patients who have healthy teeth and gums are typically good candidates for porcelain veneers. Tooth decay and gum disease should be treated before undergoing any elective procedure.

How Are Porcelain Veneers Attached?

If you decide that porcelain veneers are the solution for your smile imperfections, you’ll begin treatment by discussing your smile goals with Dr. DeAngelo, your dentist in Homer Glen IL. It can help to bring in photos of smiles you admire to help us understand what you’d like to achieve with porcelain veneers.

Once your treatment plan is in place, Dr. DeAngelo will prepare your teeth to receive the veneers — a process that involves removing a small amount of enamel from the tooth’s surface. Then he will take impressions of your teeth, information which is sent over to the lab where an expert ceramist will create your veneers.

Once your veneers are ready for placement, you’ll come back to our office. Dr. DeAngelo will check to make sure they look and fit just like they should, and after you give the final OK, your veneers are bonded securely on.

How Long Do Porcelain Veneers Last?

When cared for properly, porcelain veneers can last for 20 years or more. Protect your veneers by maintaining excellent dental hygiene habits, brushing and flossing regularly and visiting your dentist as recommended. Athletes and nighttime teeth grinders (the condition known as bruxism) should invest in a custom-fit mouthguard to protect their veneers.

Get Started Today!

If you’d like to get started on your smile transformation with cosmetic dentistry, please contact Dr. DeAngelo’s office to discuss porcelain veneers. Your cosmetic dentist in Homer Glen IL can’t wait to show you how your best smile looks on you! Give us a call today.