Concealer is to a make-up artist as (fill in the blank) are to a dentist. The correct answer is porcelain veneers. Just as concealer covers skin imperfections, so too porcelain veneers cover smile imperfections. Dr. Bobby Carmen artfully uses porcelain veneers to correct and improve the smiles of people in and around Norman, OK.
Porcelain veneers, also called dental veneers, can cover a variety of cosmetic dental issues, including:
- Stained or discolored teeth that have not responded to teeth whitening
- Chipped or slightly cracked teeth
- Misaligned or misshaped teeth
- Teeth that have gaps in between them
- Teeth that are unevenly worn because of grinding or unusual wear and tear
The Porcelain Veneer Procedure
Once you have consulted with Dr. Carmen and determined that porcelain veneers are the best cosmetic dental solution for you—and you’ve settled on the color, size and shape of your new teeth—then you’ll likely need only two appointments for your veneers to be in place. At the first appointment, Dr. Carmen will prep the teeth in your smile zone. This includes applying a mildly acidic solution to the enamel that creates a more receptive surface for the bonding agent and porcelain veneers. Then, we’ll take an impression of your teeth that will be sent to our cosmetic dental lab, which will fabricate your custom-designed veneers. In the meantime, you’ll wear temporaries.
When your permanent veneers arrive in a few weeks, you’ll return to our office to have your veneers adhesively bonded to your teeth. If necessary, Dr. Carmen will artfully trim and shape the veneers for a perfect fit. When finished, you’ll have a new smile to show the world.
Schedule an Appointment Today
If you would like to learn more about how porcelain veneers can improve your smile, call the office of Dr. Carmen for a consultation. We serve patients in Norman, OK, as well as from Moore, the University of Oklahoma, and central Oklahoma and beyond.