Dental VeneersDoes your smile express who you really are, or do defects in tooth color, shape and alignment mar what you say to the world around you? Make a definitive smile statement when you improve your teeth with porcelain veneers from Carey-Aylward Dentistry in Westland, MI. Made from fine, dental-grade ceramic, custom-fabricated veneers disguise a myriad of dental flaws and strengthen your teeth, too. Your smile can improve dramatically!

What are porcelain veneers?

They are specially made ceramic laminates which resurface teeth flawed by spaces, pits, hairline cracks, dark discoloration, congenital defects and more. Cemented on the front side of teeth in the smile zone at the front of the mouth, veneers remake smile aesthetics, and they add a measure of durability, too.

To qualify for veneers, your gums and teeth should be healthy, and your smile goals--realistic. For instance, veneers can correct small gaps and overlapping. However, they cannot re-align smiles which need orthodontic correction. Also, in some cases, a full porcelain crown may be a better choice than a veneer.

Placing veneers

What does placing veneers entail? Once you and Dr. Aylward or Dr. Carey agree on a treatment plan, you'll undergo some mild enamel resurfacing. You may or may not need local anesthetic for this quick process which removes about 1/2 millimeter of enamel from the front side of each tooth. This reduction makes veneers a permanent enhancement but does not affect the strength and health of your teeth.

Additionally, the dentist takes oral impressions which accompany specific instructions for the dental lab. A highly trained ceramist constructs each veneer from color-matched, translucent ceramic. When your dentist bonds the veneers on your teeth, he adjusts the color of the adhesive and ensures the fit and bite of each laminate is perfect.

Life with your new smile

You'll quickly adjust to how your veneers feel inside your mouth. You'll also enjoy how easily you care for your beautified smile. Just brush twice a day with a mild toothpaste and soft brush. Floss once a day to keep your gums and interdental spaces clean, and see Dr. Carey or Dr. Aylward for semi-annual cleanings and examinations or any time you have a concern. But, don't worry. Well cared for veneers last upwards of ten years, says the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

Contact us

Dr. Dennis Aylward, Dr. Brent Carey and Dr. Allison Carey love seeing their patients smile with confidence. Porcelain veneers could help you do just that. To create your new look, come to the office for a friendly chat on veneers and other cosmetic dentistry treatments. Call for an appointment at (734) 425-9130.


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