Veneers & Lumineers Leawood, KS

Veneers

Porcelain veneers are thin shells of ceramic that bond directly to the front surfaces of the teeth. They are a great choice for improving your smile especially for teeth that have gaps, heavy stains, irregular shape or size. Veneers are a very conservative approach to creating a beautiful smile. They are very natural appearing and highly resistant to coffee and even cigarette stains.

Fabricating custom veneers requires extreme precision and a high level of technical skill. We place veneers routinely, and design each case individually to match and enhance the characteristics of each patient’s smile.

Will they look like normal teeth?

When bonded to the teeth, the ultra-thin porcelain veneers are virtually undetectable and highly resistant to coffee, tea, or even cigarette stains. For strength and appearance, their resemblance to healthy, white tooth enamel is unsurpassed by other restorative options. Because they are thin, light can shine through them and they take on the natural color of the underlying tooth.

How durable are porcelain veneers?

With proper care, porcelain veneers will brighten your smile for well over a decade. Dr. Bhoot will ensure that your veneers are crafted from the highest quality porcelains and are bonded with the most advanced and proven materials available.

The Procedure

This procedure will require three appointments:

  • Diagnosis and treatment planning
  • Preparation
  • Bonding

Diagnosis and treatment planning:

You will want to take an active role in planning your smile design. Dr. Bhoot will review the corrective limitations of this procedure and help you plan your new smile.

Preparation:

The second appointment will take one to two hours. Although the porcelain veneer is very thin, the teeth are lightly buffed to allow for the added thickness. Approximately one half of a millimeter of tooth is removed. This may require little or no local anesthesia.

Then a mold is taken of the teeth and sent to the lab for fabrication. A temporary veneer will be placed at this time. The veneer should be ready in approximately one to two weeks.

Bonding:

At the time of your third appointment, Dr. Bhoot will first place the veneer on your teeth with water or glycerin to check their fit and color. At this point the color of the veneer can still be adjusted by the shade of the cement used to adhere it. Once the color is determined, and the veneer is ready to be applied, the tooth is cleansed with specific chemicals to achieve a bond. A special cement is placed between the teeth and the veneer and a visible light beam is used to harden the cement. This appointment takes approximately one to two hours.

Care and follow up

Brush and floss daily. Return for a follow-up visit after one to two weeks.

Maintenance of your new Veneers:

Brush and floss as you normally would. Don’t be afraid that you will damage your veneers by brushing and flossing. Non-abrasive toothpaste is recommended. A good home care regimen will insure the best esthetic success of your veneer.

You may experience some sensitivity to hot and cold after placement of your veneer. This is due to the amount of enamel left on the tooth after preparation. Sensitivity is totally normal and should dissipate after one to two weeks. If sensitivity persists please call the office.

If you are a known clencher (bruxer), please be sure to let us know. Dr. Bhoot may recommend a soft night guard for you to wear to minimize stress placed upon your teeth while you sleep.

We hope that your new veneers fulfill your esthetic goal. With proper home care and scheduled visits, they are sure to provide you with a beautiful smile for years to come.

Lumineers

Lumineers are porcelain veneers that are ultra conservative. The thickness of this veneer is often equated with that of a contact lens. Lumineers offer a painless way to permanently improve your smile without having to grind or shave away a significant amount of healthy tooth structure. There is no local anesthesia required for this procedure because it is very noninvasive, and many times the procedure involves taking a simple impression. These can last over 20 years and they are completely reversible! They are designed for teeth that are stained, chipped, spaced, crooked, etc.

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