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Veneers. For that Hollywood Smile.


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You can enjoy a dazzling Hollywood smile, too. With the help of a cosmetic dentist and porcelain veneers.

Have you ever gazed enviously at the perfect smiles you've seen on TV, in movies, in magazines . . . the perfect smiles of Hollywood actresses, models and movie stars? Have you wondered to yourself, "How did she get that smile? It's so white . . . so straight . . . so, well, perfect!" Chances are, these stunning beauties weren't born with amazing smiles. No. Chances are that talented cosmetic dentists designed their smiles just for them.

The good news? You can enjoy a dazzling Hollywood smile, too. With the help of a cosmetic dentist and porcelain veneers.

Porcelain veneers are thin shells of fired porcelain that are placed on the front surfaces of the teeth. Offering a natural look and feel, veneers allow the cosmetic dentist to dramatically change the length, width, color and shape of a tooth. They are the cosmetic dentist's greatest tool for enhancing a smile.

Versatile and strong, porcelain veneers are used for a variety of smile enhancements, from complete smile makeovers to repairing a chipped tooth. Restoring teeth to their natural beauty, veneers also resist staining, creating an enduring white, bright straight smile.

Simple Steps to a Stunning Smile

Have your smile transformed with porcelain veneers is an easy, comfortable and relatively quick procedure.

First, you and your cosmetic dentist will discuss your goals and expectations of your new smile. What do you want your smile to look like? What don't you like about your smile that you want changed? Together, you will determine the "style" of your new smile. Your dentist may even show you a Style Guide that illustrates many different smiles.

Once you have decided on your smile, the dentist will take a mold of your teeth. He will send that mold to a dental lab with precise instructions of the dimensions, proportions, and directions for creating your smile.

From those instructions, the dental lab creates a "wax up" - a wax mold of how your enhanced smile or repaired teeth will look. You and your dentist will review the wax up and either make changes or give the lab approval to proceed. From the wax up, the lab will create your new "teeth" of porcelain veneers.

Once the wax up is approved, your dentist will prepare your teeth for the smile makeover. To ensure your new porcelain teeth will fit perfectly, your existing teeth will be reshaped. Once that is complete, your dentist will fit your with temporaries (a temporary version of the "new smile".)

When the porcelain veneers are ready, your dentist will remove your temporaries, and bond the veneers to your teeth.

After a few days, the veneers may need to be adjusted to provide a more comfortable bite or fit. That's a perfectly normal result and should be expected.

That's all it takes. Most times, a smile can be completely transformed in only two to three visits.

Imagine. In just a short time, you can have a dazzling Hollywood smile . . . a smile that's been designed just for you. A smile that is straight, white and even. You'll be looking younger and feeling more confident. And it's all possible. With porcelain veneers.

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Porcelain Veneers Surgery Information Guide

Basics of Porcelain Veneers
"I've heard about the surgery and I'm looking to learn a bit more about things like cost, whether it's right for me, and what options I have."
  1. Porcelain Veneers Basics
    Porcelain veneers are a simple way to quickly change the shape, color, length or width of your teeth. They can be used to change the overall appearance of your smile or used on one or two teeth to correct a specific cosmetic problem.
  2. Smile Makeover Basics
    A smile makeover refers to a mix of dental procedures that work to change and enhance the overall appearance of your smile.
  3. Instant Orthodontics
    Instant Orthodontics uses veneers and crowns to close gaps and correct overlapping teeth for a beautiful, even, white smile. Assuming your bite is healthy, instant orthodontics can eliminate the need for years of uncomfortable braces.
  4. What is Cosmetic Dentistry?
    According to Minneapolis cosmetic dentist Steve Boger DDS, cosmetic dentistry is a term that encompasses a broad range of dental options.
Details of Porcelain Veneers
"I already know some basic things about the surgery and I'm ready to research some of the details and maybe ask some questions."
  1. Veneers. For that Hollywood Smile.
    Imagine. In just a short time, you can have a dazzling Hollywood smile . . . a smile that’s been designed just for you.
  2. A Beautiful Smile in 10 Days and 2 Appointments
    Sydney cosmetic dentist Dr David Dunn explains how a beautiful smile can be fast and easy with the use of percelain veneers and some aesthetic talent.
  3. Are Lumineers the Right Porcelain Veneers for You?
    Lumineers make a very appealing bid for your cosmetic dentistry dollar by offering a price that is half of what you would expect from conventional veneers, not to mention the promise of no prep-work. But is it the right option for you? Read what some of America's leading cosmetic dentists have to say about the product.
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Ready for Porcelain Veneers
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  1. How to Avoid Bad Cosmetic Dentistry
    Experts in the field of cosmetic dentistry lend their advice on how to avoid a mouthful of trouble and achieve a smile you will be happy with for years to come.
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