At Apexx Family Dental Care, we use our mastery of aesthetics to create porcelain veneers (or dental veneers) to help you achieve your dream smile. Even crooked teeth can be straightened with porcelain veneers with an incredible cosmetic dentistry technique known as “instant orthodontics”.

When you visit our Littleton, CO dental clinic, Dr. Richard Nichols will sculpt thin shells called Porcelain veneers that will be bonded to the surface of your natural teeth. Porcelain is the most frequently used material because of its durability and realistic appearance. In addition, porcelain veneers offer a conservative restoration alternative to dental crowns since they require less removal of the tooth’s original surface. With porcelain veneers in place, cosmetic dentistry patients can expect whiter, straighter teeth.

The Porcelain Veneers Procedure

During the initial visit, cosmetic dentist, Dr. Richard Nichols will discuss the process of placing porcelain veneers and the options available including shapes, materials types, and color shades for designing your dream smile.

With a plan in place, the Dr. Richard Nichols will prepare the teeth at the next visit by removing a very small layer of each tooth’s outer enamel making room for the veneer placement. He will then make a mold (or impression) of your teeth and send it to a dental lab where they create customized dental veneers for the teeth. The lab prepares the porcelain veneers in roughly 7 to 10 days. In the meantime, patients can choose to have temporary restorations placed on their teeth while waiting for the dental veneers to be prepared. When the veneers are complete the patient makes third and final dental visit, Dr. Richard Nichols will apply the permanent dental veneers to the tooth or teeth using a bonding material.

Following the Porcelain Veneers Procedure

Dental veneers should be cared for in much the same way as natural teeth; this includes daily brushing, flossing, and periodic check-ups. Given the proper care, porcelain veneers can preserve a smile for decades. Initially some cosmetic dentistry patients may experience hot and cold sensitivity, however, this sensitivity should lessen within a couple weeks. Porcelain veneers can withstand considerable force when a patient bites down, however, they may fracture or break if twisted, therefore hard or sharp foods such as ice or pistachios should be avoided since they may cause undue stress to the veneers. If you tend to grind or clench your teeth while sleeping, the dentist can fit you with a mouth guard that will protect your teeth and veneers. Our Littleton, CO dentist will create a comprehensive dental care plan that will best fit your needs.

If you are interested in learning more about porcelain veneers/dental veneers, or other cosmetic dentistry procedures, please contact Apexx Family Dental Care – serving Littleton, Colorado.

At Apexx Family Dental Care, we use our mastery of aesthetics to create porcelain veneers (or dental veneers) to help you achieve your dream smile. Even crooked teeth can be straightened with porcelain veneers with an incredible cosmetic dentistry technique known as “instant orthodontics”.

When you visit our Littleton, CO dental clinic, Dr. Richard Nichols will sculpt thin shells called Porcelain veneers that will be bonded to the surface of your natural teeth. Porcelain is the most frequently used material because of its durability and realistic appearance. In addition, porcelain veneers offer a conservative restoration alternative to dental crowns since they require less removal of the tooth’s original surface. With porcelain veneers in place, cosmetic dentistry patients can expect whiter, straighter teeth.

The Porcelain Veneers Procedure

During the initial visit, cosmetic dentist, Dr. Richard Nichols will discuss the process of placing porcelain veneers and the options available including shapes, materials types, and color shades for designing your dream smile.

With a plan in place, the Dr. Richard Nichols will prepare the teeth at the next visit by removing a very small layer of each tooth’s outer enamel making room for the veneer placement. He will then make a mold (or impression) of your teeth and send it to a dental lab where they create customized dental veneers for the teeth. The lab prepares the porcelain veneers in roughly 7 to 10 days. In the meantime, patients can choose to have temporary restorations placed on their teeth while waiting for the dental veneers to be prepared. When the veneers are complete the patient makes third and final dental visit, Dr. Richard Nichols will apply the permanent dental veneers to the tooth or teeth using a bonding material.

Following the Porcelain Veneers Procedure

Dental veneers should be cared for in much the same way as natural teeth; this includes daily brushing, flossing, and periodic check-ups. Given the proper care, porcelain veneers can preserve a smile for decades. Initially some cosmetic dentistry patients may experience hot and cold sensitivity, however, this sensitivity should lessen within a couple weeks. Porcelain veneers can withstand considerable force when a patient bites down, however, they may fracture or break if twisted, therefore hard or sharp foods such as ice or pistachios should be avoided since they may cause undue stress to the veneers. If you tend to grind or clench your teeth while sleeping, the dentist can fit you with a mouth guard that will protect your teeth and veneers. Our Littleton, CO dentist will create a comprehensive dental care plan that will best fit your needs.

If you are interested in learning more about porcelain veneers/dental veneers, or other cosmetic dentistry procedures, please contact Apexx Family Dental Care – serving Littleton, Colorado.