Do you have to have braces or dental crowns to remake your cosmetic smile defects? Your four front teeth have always been crowded, veneersand now they are chipped from a car accident. The professional team at Carey & Aylward, DDS, PC in Westland, MI, have a better solution. Called porcelain veneers, these tooth-shaped ceramic laminates disguise flaws and strengthen defective teeth. Dr. Dennis Aylward, Dr. Brent Carey, or Dr. Allison Carey would love to tell you about them.

Why veneers are popular

Porcelain veneers are just part of a wide repertoire of cosmetic dentistry treatments Carey & Aylward, DDS, PC offers. These services address problems with tooth alignment, dental stains, hairline cracks, surfacing pitting, overcrowding, chips, and more. Veneers correct defects which are too extensive for simple teeth whitening treatments or composite resin bonding. They can be a great alternative to orthodontic correction or porcelain crowns.

Placing veneers

Veneer patients enjoy realistic appearance and durability. Your Westland dentist may recommend veneers after evaluating your teeth and gums with an oral examination and digital X-rays. If they are healthy and if the veneers would adequately address your aesthetic concerns, your dentist will take oral impressions and remove a small portion of enamel from each tooth. While you wait for your new veneers, your dentist will place temporary ones over your prepared teeth to protect them and give you normal oral function and appearance.

Your dentist's detailed care plan and your oral impressions will go to a dental lab where a skilled technician will make a three-dimensional model of your mouth. From there, the technician will sculpt the veneers one by one, coloring them and shaping them to blend in with the rest of your smile.

When you return to Carey & Aylward, DDS, PC, your dentist will remove your temporaries and bond the new veneers in place with a strong, tooth-colored adhesive. The doctor always ensures veneers fit properly so your dental bite is correct.

You and your veneers

Life with veneers is easy. The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry advises twice daily brushing with a non-abrasive toothpaste, and you should floss daily to keep all your teeth plaque-free. Limit staining foods and beverages and extra-hard foods. If you clench or grind your teeth, consider a customized bite guard to protect your teeth from premature wear. All in all, your veneers should last at least a decade.

Find out more in Westland

Yes, porcelain veneers have many dental benefits. Why not explore what they could do for your smile? Call Carey & Aylward, DDS, PC in Westland, MI, for a cosmetic dentistry consultation: (734) 425-9130.


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