Porcelain Dental Veneers
Lumineers & Dental Veneers in Las Vegas, NV
West Valley Dental applies dental veneers in Las Vegas, NV, to correct cracks, discoloration, and uneven edges. Improving your smile can help boost your confidence and your emotional health. These tiny prosthetic shells fix your appearance and protect your teeth from damage using a natural-looking thin material. Patients interested in this option should have good oral health, sound gums, and sufficient enamel on their natural teeth. Dental veneers can be applied to one tooth or your entire smile, so you can change your appearance as much or as little as you’d like.
What Are Porcelain Veneers?
Veneers are tooth-colored, tooth-shaped prosthetics made of composite resin or porcelain. They are attached to the front face of teeth to improve the teeth’s appearance and protect them from wear. Because they are the color and texture of actual enamel, these natural porcelain chips help your smile look brighter and whiter. They are entirely safe and stain-resistant. To prevent bulkiness, dentists remove 1/2 mm of enamel to accommodate the veneers before they are bonded to the teeth. This procedure cannot be reversed but can cover most cosmetic concerns.
Veneers vs. Lumineers
Lumineers are similar to veneers, but instead of attaching to the front face of the tooth, they cover the entire tooth with an ultra-thin material. While this procedure requires less preparation, it is not ideal for overcrowded or crooked teeth and can make the smile appear bulky. Veneers are made from carinate porcelain and bonded to the front face of teeth. They are stain-resistant and resemble the color and texture of enamel for a natural look and feel. Veneers are a durable and low-maintenance solution for treating chips, cracks, and discoloration.
Improving Your Smile With Cosmetic Dentistry
We can complete cosmetic dentistry procedures in two appointments. First is a preliminary session to check your oral health and discuss expectations. For veneers, the dentist will prepare by removing a small amount of enamel. A mold or scan of your teeth is sent to the lab. The dentist will apply your new smile and bond the prosthetics at the second appointment. Veneers typically last about ten or twenty years and must be maintained diligently by flossing, brushing, and scheduling regular appointments.