In this time of Olympic glory there is a lot of talk about gold, silver, and bronze. The world sets its eyes on the beloved gold medal and provides its finest athletes to “Go for the Gold.” This slogan and accompanying goal are no longer valid. The phrase should be changed to “Go for the [...]
Tag Archives: Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain Veneers: the Long Lasting Solution
February 17, 2010 – 7:15 pm
With so many options out there to enhance your smile, it is hard to distinguish which ones are effective and popular from those falling by the wayside. One procedure which seems to be rising above the rest is porcelain veneers. These thin shells of fired porcelain are placed on the front and sides of a [...]
“Wrinkles should merely indicate where smiles have been.” -Mark Twain
February 4, 2010 – 8:12 am
Mark Twain was correct with this statement – people should smile every chance they get. “Smile lines,” as they are sometimes referred to, should be something worn proudly. Sadly, many people feel as though they do not have the option to smile all the time.
People that dislike their smile try to hide it at every [...]
Dental Veneers Save the Day
January 13, 2010 – 11:07 pm
“I love to clean my teeth
Brush them all around
Get rid of all the guck
with a swishing, swishing sound.
I love to brush my teeth
Brush them ’til they’re clean
Make them white and smooth
so when I smile they gleam.
I love to clean my teeth
Brush them all around
Get rid of all the guck
with a swishing swishing
swishing swishing
swishing swishing sound.”
As [...]
Are Porcelain Veneers Made From the Same Material My Sink is Made of?
January 12, 2010 – 11:04 pm
So you’ve heard about porcelain being used in dentistry, but you don’t really know what that means. Does that mean that the same stuff your sink and toilet are made from will be in your mouth?
The application of dental porcelain or dental ceramic is a detailed process used by cosmetic dentists to create natural-looking dental [...]
Dental Veneers
January 6, 2010 – 9:18 am
Teeth can become yellowed, cracked, or broken over time due to many factors. Fortunately there is a cosmetic dentistry procedure called dental veneers. Dental veneers are custom-made thin, translucent caps that go over the tooth to create a white, straight smile. Veneers can also fix the appearance of misaligned teeth, abnormal spacing, and worn enamel.
The [...]
Dental Veneers
January 4, 2010 – 9:07 am
Dental veneers, also known as porcelain veneers, are a common cosmetic dentistry procedure and can dramatically improve your smile. Made of a small layer or facing of porcelain, they are placed over your natural teeth after a minimal amount shaving and shaping. Unlike crowns, dental veneers allow for the preservation of more natural [...]
The Cost of Porcelain Veneers
September 28, 2009 – 2:08 pm
We’ve said it here before and we’ll likely say it again. The cost of any kind of cosmetic dentistry varies based on a variety of factors not the least of which is training and experience. Other factors include demographics and the cost of doing business in a given area. So it’s a hard question to [...]
Dental Porcelain Veneers
September 10, 2009 – 10:34 am
You have probably seen them and not even known they were porcelain. Dental porcelain veneers can look so natural you’d think the person smiling was born with them. That’s the point. Veneers are supposed to make a smile whiter, brighter, straighter and yet look like that’s the way its supposed to be.
There are a lucky [...]
Dental Veneers Pricing
September 3, 2009 – 10:09 am
Cosmetic dental veneers are one of the best ways to completely convert your smile. They can close gaps, straighten crooked teeth and add instant and lasting whitening. If you are looking for drama, porcelain veneers may be your answer.
A trained cosmetic dentist will discuss with you your desired results and make a treatment plan. Usually [...]