Veneers

Forefront Dentistry, Tulsa OK

Veneers are a cosmetic treatment for patients who wish to achieve significant improvement in the appearance of their smile. Typically used to treat front teeth in the cosmetic zone, veneers are best suited for patients whose teeth are healthy, but not as esthetically pleasing as the patient desires. The process followed for veneers involves preparing the teeth, taking a final impression, fabricating temporaries, and a separate adjustment and bonding appointment. The advantages of porcelain veneers over many other cosmetic treatments is numerous. Because veneers are being performed on healthy teeth, less tooth reduction is required during the preparation process compared to other treatment options; therefore, more tooth structure is preserved. Since veneers are fabricated from porcelain, they generally retain their pleasing esthetics longer than other materials. Lastly, unlike whitening, which only affects tooth shade, veneers allow patients to improve not only the whiteness of their smile, but also to achieve a more pleasing shape and contour of the teeth in the smile line.