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Beverly Hills, CA - Song Cosmetic Dentistry
Are you ready for your dream smile, without the hassle of shaving down your teeth all the way? Our minimal-prep veneers might be your best solution!
Veneer (dentistry)
Just as wrinkles and fine lines form on our skin as we age, our teeth also begin to wear out from regular use. Many patients seeking a simple treatment like Veneer (dentistry) to enhance and transform their smiles should consider minimal prep veneers as a Cosmetic dentistry alternative to Porcelain veneers.
Minimal-prep veneers are a special type of veneer that may ideal for you if you wish to substantially improve the appearance of your smile with minimal tooth tissue modifications. The minimally invasive cosmetic technique is less invasive and involves less enamel removal than standard veneers.
Dr. Catharine Song DDS is proud to offer this special therapy that can instantly repair your smile and last for decades. This non-invasive process will restore your smile, as well as correct any cosmetic issues that may have accrued over the years.
Song Cosmetic Dentistry has been helping patients with this one-of-a-kind cosmetic treatment in Beverly Hills and Los Angeles, and is excited to help you on your cosmetic dentistry journey.
Service areas of Song Cosmetic Dentistry in Beverly Hills include: fairfax, West Hollywood, westwood, Beverly Grove, century city, Bel Air, sherman oaks, Beverly Hills, los angeles.
Cosmetic dentistry
Patients who want a brighter, more appealing smile should choose low-prep veneers. However, it is important to keep in mind that traditional veneers may be a better option for you, depending on the state of your teeth and the issues you want to fix.
Cosmetic dentistry with LUMINEERS®, a no-prep option, may be appropriate for other patients. Keep in mind, traditional orthodontics or Invisalign® may be required if you have major alignment difficulties that must be corrected before veneers are put on your teeth.
Patients must also be clinically cleared and free of tooth decay and gum disease before having minimal-prep veneer treatment.
The following are typical candidates for this procedure:
- Teeth scuffing from decaying teeth due to tetracycline usage
- Gaps between teeth
- Small cracks in the teeth
- Issues with alignment
During your examination, Dr. Song will determine whether you are a candidate for minimal-prep veneers. Your enamel will be examined by the dentist to determine whether it is strong enough to sustain the veneers, as well
Benefits
Traditional veneers necessitate the removal of a thin layer of enamel. As a result, the operation is irreversible; once the tooth has been prepped, it will always need to be restored. The fact that minimal-prep veneers require little tissue removal is one of their key advantages. This feature allows you to virtually restore to your original smile if a veneer breaks or you no longer desire to wear one.
Minimal-prep veneers offer the following benefits for patients:
- A perfectly symmetrical smile
- Surgery that is less invasive
- No or very little local anesthetic.
- Achieving a beautiful smile with less oral trauma as compared to other types of veneers
Process
Before your minimal-prep veneers can be placed, your dentist will need to remove a minimal amount of enamel.
Porcelain veneers require some enamel removal from your natural teeth to create a precise fit. Minimal prep veneers are a type of ultra-thin porcelain veneer that requires little to no preparation, depending on your teeth. This cosmetic treatment is suitable for people who do not require considerable contouring and have little teeth, gaps, or discolored teeth.
Following the preparation of your teeth, an impression of your smile is taken and submitted to our trusted dental laboratory. After a comprehensive evaluation of your mouth and teeth, Dr. Song will provide expert recommendations for the production of your custom created veneers. Your porcelain shells will be made by the lab in a shade that matches your other teeth. A second appointment will be scheduled after that. These veneers are created in a state-of-the-art lab and will be supplied to you in a matter of weeks!
Before gluing your veneers to your teeth, one of our doctors will evaluate their fit during your last visit. Although there is no downtime after this surgery, some patients may have minor side effects such as temperature sensitivity in the days or weeks following treatment.
Aftercare
- Reducing usual intake of goods like coffee, red wine, and tobacco can help patients maintain their dazzling white, pearly appearance.
- Avoid grinding, gripping, or chewing on exceptionally hard things like hard candy or ice to avoid chipping veneers.
- Mouth guards are beneficial and suggested after veneers.