06
Aug
Revitalize Your Smile’s Youthful Appearance With Porcelain Veneers
Is your smile looking old and dingy due to worn, chipped, or discolored teeth? Consider boosting your grin with porcelain teeth veneers! Veneers will rejuvenate your pearly whites to restore your smile’s youthful, vibrant appearance. Dr. James Durfey from Aztec Family Dental is the man to see for porcelain.
veneer treatment in Aztec, New Mexico. These FAQs explain how veneers work to improve your smile’s aesthetics.
What are porcelain veneers?
Veneers are custom-crafted porcelain shells that can be cemented to imperfect teeth to enhance their appearance. They’re used primarily on your upper front teeth, which are highly visible when you smile. Dr. Durfey can give your smile a stunning appearance by covering tooth flaws with porcelain veneers. Your smile will be free of chips, stains, gaps, and other imperfections that mar its beauty.
What types of tooth flaws can veneers correct?
Veneers work best at correcting minor tooth flaws that give your smile an unpleasant appearance, such as:
- Chips or cracks in your teeth.
- Small gaps between teeth.
- Stained or discolored teeth.
- Oddly shaped or irregularly sized-teeth.
- Slightly crooked or uneven teeth.
Veneers can be used alone to improve your smile or combined with other cosmetic dental procedures to help achieve your ideal smile.
What is the process of getting veneers?
To make room for placing veneers on your teeth, Dr. Durfey has to remove a thin layer of your tooth enamel. This makes veneers a permanent treatment. Dr. Durfey will take impressions of your teeth to create custom-made veneers in a lab. Customizing your veneers will ensure they match your smile perfectly. The process can take a week or two to complete. Once your veneers are ready, we’ll permanently cement them onto your teeth. Your smile will be transformed instantly! Since no recovery time is required after placing veneers, you can resume your normal activities immediately after the procedure.
How long does it take to place veneers?
Dr. Durfey can place your veneers in one dental visit. The time needed to complete your treatment may vary based on the number of veneers to be placed, typically taking one to two hours. Veneers can be placed on one tooth or several to improve your smile’s appearance. Many people choose four to eight veneers to give their smile a smooth, seamless appearance.
Call Our Office for More Information
New Patients: (505) 390-1117 | Existing Patients: (505) 334-2000
Request An Appointment
How do you take care of veneers?
You take care of your veneers by taking good care of your teeth. Brush twice daily, floss, and see your dentist bi-annually for routine exams and cleanings. At every checkup, Dr. Durfey will inspect your veneers and teeth for signs of damage or abnormalities. Despite being strong and stain-resistant, porcelain veneers can be damaged or worn down by regularly consuming hard or sticky foods. With good oral care, your veneers can last up to 10 years before needing to be replaced.
Where can I go for porcelain teeth veneers near me?
Look no further than Aztec Family Dental in Aztec, NM. To schedule an appointment for veneer treatment, contact Dr. James Durfey at (505) 390-1117.