Dental veneers are the perfect way to beautify a mouth and repair the enamel surface of teeth. Throughout history cultures have tried many methods comparable to our modern day dental veneer procedure to give people’s teeth a beautiful appearance. Ancient Egyptians applied a dental cream made from oxen hooves blended with burned egg shells, pumice, and water to enhance the appearance of their teeth. During the 14th century, people underwent a tooth whitening procedure, which filed the patient’s teeth with a coarse metal instrument. The teeth were then washed with a high nitric acid solution (aquafortis), which whitened them, but resulted in permanent tooth damage. This rudimentary dental veneer procedure was eventually abandoned.
It was not until the 1960’s, when veneers became widely available in the U.S. Before this time, the concept of cosmetic dentistry only had its roots in the archaic procedures used by ancient cultures. By 1975, blue lights were used to set cement, enhancing the overall quality of veneers and crowns. In 1990 high press ceramics came into existence, and this further improved the quality of dental veneers. Today, dental veneers are used to whiten and straighten teeth and even fill in any existing gaps in between.
Maintaining a healthy smile requires devoted attention to your oral health. The professionals at Medical Center Dental Group can assist you with any cosmetic dentistry procedure, including dental veneers. Our professionals want to give you a natural smile, one that will last a lifetime. We encourage our patients to use porcelain versions, which enhance the quality of their smile. All of us want to look our best for those important everyday social interactions, which can make all the difference between a positive first impression and one that is not so memorable.
Porcelain dental veneers are thin sheets of ceramic that are bonded to the outside of your teeth. They are the perfect choice for enhancing your smile and are highly resistant to tea, coffee, and cigarette stains. This procedure gives your teeth a natural look by replacing damaged tooth enamel with a lucid white appearance. Porcelain is extremely translucent and allows light to pass through rather easily. This light reflects off the tooth’s opaque core giving your teeth a radiant, healthy appearance. Other types may only be semi-translucent and do not produce the dramatic results often seen with porcelain versions.
Medical Center Dental Group's professionals prefer to use porcelain rather than other materials. Porcelain is extremely durable, because it is one of the hardest substances discovered by man. It is also impermeable. This trait prevents the natural dyes in coffee, tea, wine, and cigarettes from staining the veneer. Your teeth will retain a beautiful white shine and give you the confidence you need to live your life with a permanent smile.
There are other advantages to using porcelain. Porcelain can conceal teeth that are misshapen, dented, or chipped by unfortunate circumstances. Moreover, discoloration caused by cavity fillings may be covered up with the use of these cosmetic advancements. Furthermore, veneers can be used to fill in empty gaps between teeth and possibly eliminate the need for future orthodontic work.
Medical Center Dental Group wants to give you a beautiful smile. Dental veneers are the perfect way to accomplish this goal. The cost of such a procedure depends upon the number of teeth you need treated, and how complicated of a procedure you require. Our professionals charge competitive rates for these procedures, but the quality of care you will receive outweighs any costs in the long run. Let us give you a smile that will last forever; our eager staff is here to serve your cosmetic requirements.
We are a cosmetic dentistry company located in Houston, Texas.We service clients throughout all 50 states into cities like Houston, Texas, Scottsdale, Arizona, Seattle, Washington (SEA),Los Angeles, CA (LAX) Boston, Massachusetts (BOS), Princeton, NJ (EWR), Philadelphia, PA(PHL), Dallas, Texas (DWF), Chicago, IL (ORD), Baltimore, MD (BWI), and Minneapolis, MN (MSP).We also service clients internationally, including Canada, Middle East, Asia, Europe, Australia, Mexico, Central America, and South America.
For any other questions related to cosmetic dentistry, you can contact us at 888.790.0309 or feel free to Ask the Dentist.
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This article was published on Tuesday 25 November, 2008.