Human teeth can exert over 200 pounds of pressure from a single bite. Teeth are, in fact, the strongest substances in the human body. But they’re certainly not impenetrable. It’s quite possible to potentially live a full life without any dental damage. But chipped and broken teeth can occur from simple lifestyle habits and mistakes such as chewing on ice or engaging in sports without the right protective gear. Fortunately, your Midtown Manhattan Dentist can easily repair your chipped or broken teeth with the following three options. 

Cosmetic Dental Bonding

The quicker a damaged tooth is tended to, the easier the repair usually is. If a simple crack or minor chip occurs, dental bonding can correct the damage quickly and easily. In fact, dental bonding is often the quickest and most affordable solution for lightly to moderately damaged, cracked, or broken teeth. The entire process only takes up to an hour per tooth, and it’s minimally evasive since only a light sanding of the enamel needs to be done to apply the conditioning liquid. After applying the resin, bonding, shaping, and polishing are complete, the repaired tooth is ready for action.

Porcelain Crowns

If a cracked or chipped tooth is severe or contains a hole, a porcelain crown may be needed as opposed to simple bonding. A crown is basically a prosthetic cap used to repair a weakened or fractured tooth. This procedure can also sometimes be completed within a single appointment, but they are usually more expensive than dental bonding. A temporary is often required as the permanent crown is created, so the treatment usually takes two office visits.

The first appointment involves shaping and sanding the damaged tooth, taking necessary impressions to create the final replacement, and applying the temporary crown. During the second appointment, the permanent crown is fitted, bonded, and polished to provide a functioning new tooth. By the time you leave the office, it’s like nothing ever happened. When taken care of and maintained correctly, a porcelain crown can last at least 5 years, and potentially upwards of 15 years, without needing to be repaired or replaced. 

Porcelain Veneers

Porcelain veneers are cosmetic alternatives for those who want the convenience of a perfect smile without the restorative worries. These wafer-thin porcelain shells affix directly to existing teeth to cover and conceal multiple issues, including cracks, chips, fractures, gaps, stains, and crooked teeth. Minimally invasive, the procedure usually takes a few office visits to complete and requires sanding down some of the enamel to properly fit the shells onto the teeth. Therefore, porcelain veneers are not reversible. They’re also the more expensive option of the listed repair solutions for chipped or broken teeth. 

Porcelain veneers are an investment that often pays for themselves. When maintained correctly, traditional porcelain veneers are durable enough to handle life needs and provide your dream smile for up to 15 years without the need for repair or replacement. Of course, if you’d prefer no-prep veneers such as Lumineers or Snap Ons, your Midtown Manhattan Dentist can provide that solution as well. Give us a call to see which option works best for your needs.

 

Over one-third of Americans are unhappy with their smile, and crooked teeth are a major reason for that. Nearly 80% of Americans also judge others with crooked teeth, assuming they’re unsuccessful or unworthy of dating. That certainly doesn’t help anyone’s confidence levels. Fixing your crooked teeth is easy with cosmetic dentistry, but that decision should always be your own as opposed to being due to others’ opinions. Fortunately, your Johns Creek cosmetic dentist can correct crooked teeth with porcelain veneers. But why should you opt for that solution? 

Porcelain Veneers Are Customizable

Porcelain veneers may be the celebrity secret to perfect teeth, but they’re meant to fit each patient’s individual needs. In other words, long gone are the old-fashioned “chiclet teeth”. Modern veneers are customized to match the patient’s existing teeth in shape, size, and shade. Since old stains can seep through the veneers and tint the porcelain, it’s important to discuss the best options with your Johns Creek cosmetic dentist. But patient happiness is always a priority.

 Porcelain Veneers Create Instant Symmetry

The most attractive smiles tend to be rather symmetrical. But countless Americans hide their smile due to crooked or misaligned teeth. Unattractive teeth can do more than create a bad smile. They can actually age the entire face and cause an overall unsymmetrical appearance. Porcelain veneers are created to conceal and correct those issues. The shells affix right to the existing teeth and provide a wider, more uniform smile that can practically reverse the effects of time while returning years worth of lost confidence.

Porcelain Veneers Correct Multiple Issues

Crooked teeth can lead to and be associated with other dental issues. Extra space between the teeth allows more bacteria to hide and produce decay. Chips, cracks, and fractures are more likely when misalignment is present. Gaps are common with crooked teeth. And bite issues easily occur, causing the jaw to re-position. Porcelain veneers can conceal and correct all of those issues and even hide moderate stains or weakened enamel. And since the dental materials used are resistant to stains and decay, proper maintenance and dental visits can help ensure your new smile remains strong and beautiful.

Porcelain Veneers Are Quick and Durable

Traditional braces and Invisalign can do wonders for permanently correcting and restoring crooked teeth. However, the time element is often a factor with adults as are personal and professional limitations. Wearing orthodontic appliances for years simply may not fit many adults’ career, social, and lifestyle needs. Porcelain veneers, on the other hand, are quick, easy cosmetic solutions that can easily last over 10 years with proper care and maintenance.

Porcelain veneers are a personal investment, but the entire treatment can be completed in a fraction of the time of other solutions. It takes just a few office visits to get the smile of your dreams. The first visit involves a consultation and molding. The second appointment is devoted to fitting temporary veneers and confirming the decisions for the final product. And the third visit involves placing and affixing the final shells. Some enamel usually needs to be filed for proper adherence, so porcelain veneers are not reversible. But if that’s an issue, your Johns Creek cosmetic dentist may have a solution for that as well. Give us a call to discuss your options.

 

 

 

Cosmetic dentistry has evolved drastically over the past few decades, and several treatments can effectively correct or cure multiple dental issues. Of course, most procedures specialize in treating a specific issue or two. Porcelain veneers and dental crowns are often one-fit wonders for concealing and correcting a handful of aesthetic concerns. However, porcelain veneers are especially beneficial for those with crooked teeth. But why is this the case and how can your Midtown Manhattan Dentist help? 

Porcelain Veneers Enhance the Shape of Your Teeth 

A crooked smile can lead to all sorts of problems, including bite issues, decay, and gum disease. Porcelain veneers are customized to each patient’s needs and fit easily right over their existing teeth. Regardless of whether you have a single or several misaligned teeth, porcelain veneers can enhance and reshape your smile.

Porcelain Veneers Whiten and Brighten Your Smile

Since porcelain veneers are customizable, each patient has the opportunity to help choose the shade of whiteness for their new smile. The ultimate decision needs to be a compromise between you and your Midtown Manhattan Dentist since the shade of your existing teeth may end up seeping through the veneers. But in the end, the right choice can result in a much whiter and brighter smile for years to come.

Porcelain Veneers Create Symmetry

Many people with crooked teeth refuse to smile because they perceive their teeth as unattractive. Crooked teeth can cause the face to lose its symmetry, but that’s easily corrected with porcelain veneers. Since the shells can be created to perfectly fit your mouth and create an even appearance for each corrected tooth, there’s no reason to hide your smile anymore. 

Porcelain Veneers Correct Other Issues As Well

Cracks, chips, and fractures can be easily repaired with multiple treatments, including bonding, bridges, and dental crowns. But if you don’t want a mouth full of different dental treatments, porcelain veneers can correct the aesthetic issues in a single swoop. Gaps, chips, breaks, crooked teeth, and bad stains can all be concealed with the help of your Midtown Manhattan Dentist and customized porcelain veneers.

Porcelain Veneers Are A Quick and Durable Solution

Braces and Invisalign are great solutions for the permanent correction of crooked teeth. However, those treatments often take several months if not years to complete. The limited freedom or lifestyle changes can be a concern as well, especially when it comes to professional needs and expectations. Unlike those restorative solutions, porcelain veneers are a cosmetic dentistry treatment that is primarily an aesthetic fix. They can correct some mild bite concerns and reduce or reverse decay risks. But otherwise, they’re primarily meant to conceal dental issues as opposed to physically correcting them. 

The porcelain veneer treatment is minimally invasive, requiring only a small amount of enamel to be removed from the involved teeth. The entire procedure can be completed within a few office visits. And when cared for and maintained correctly, your porcelain veneers can last a decade or longer without the need for repairs or replacement. Contact Dr. Michael J Wei, Midtown Manhattan Cosmetic Dentist, when you’re ready to see if porcelain veneers are the right solution for you.