Do you tend to only show a grin when you smile because a gap between your teeth makes you feel self-conscious? Maybe you do show your full smile but find yourself automatically putting your hand in front of your mouth due to your embarrassment over the wide space between your teeth. Whatever your situation, cosmetic dentistry with Vassey Dental Partners can help to eliminate the lack of confidence you experience with your current smile.
You may have a gap in your smile for several reasons, including tooth loss, decay and teeth that never grew in properly in the first place. When you are ready to change your appearance, we welcome you to contact our dental office for a free consultation regarding your situation. One of our skilled cosmetic dentists will take an impression of your teeth and then go over the various treatment options with you.
One of the most popular options for correcting a large space in the smile is with the use of porcelain veneers. This piece of dental equipment is a tiny, extremely thin piece of porcelain that Dr. Vassey or another dentist bonds to the front of your existing teeth. In addition to filling in the gap between teeth, porcelain veneers can also help to improve the appearance of teeth that are chipped, broken, discolored or uneven.
The ceramic used in creating porcelain veneers is intended to mimic the appearance of natural teeth as closely as possible. When light reflects your new porcelain veneers, they should be indistinguishable from your natural teeth. Prior to affixing your porcelain veneers, our dentists must remove a small amount of your tooth enamel in order to make room for them.
We provide you with a comprehensive exam prior to placing your new porcelain veneers. Besides taking an impression of your teeth and discussing treatment options, we also screen for tooth decay, periodontal disease and oral cancer. On your second visit, we discuss our findings with you and prepare a treatment plan. Your third visit involves being fitted with temporary veneers, while you receive your permanent porcelain veneers on your final visit.