Cosmetic Dentistry

Brighten Your Smile with Porcelain Veneers or Bonding

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Providing Beautiful Porcelain Veneers

Top-Rated Dentist Baer Dental is proud to offer Beautiful Porcelain Veneers in Lone Tree, CO.

They are extremely thin, custom-designed porcelain or composite pieces, designed to be fitted permanently to the front of your existing/natural teeth. They are used to improve the shape, color, and/or cosmetic appearance of your teeth.

Once applied, they won’t stain like your natural teeth. The application is fairly straightforward and can sometimes actually be done with no anesthesia.

If you’ve started to notice that your teeth are looking less than ideal but are still working properly with no decay or other issues that may require more extensive work, porcelain veneers may be the perfect solution for you.

Unlike crowns that require the removal of some of your original teeth, veneers require minimal (fractions of a millimeter) to no tooth removal.

Like many cosmetic dental treatments, veneers are customized for each patient through the use of a custom mold taken at our office.

Types of Veneers
Available

Porcelain Veneers

The most popular option for veneers is porcelain. They provide a very natural look and are extremely durable, usually lasting up to 25 years if well maintained. Composed of a ceramic shell, they usually require your dentist to reduce the tooth slightly in order to create the best fit possible.

No-Prep Veneers

No-prep veneer options allow application without any drilling on the tooth they are bonded to. This option can provide the patient with a conservative but aesthetically pleasing result. However, not everyone is a candidate for these types of veneers.

No-prep veneers are extremely thin shells made out of porcelain. They can also cover some of the same types of imperfections as normal veneers do but may not be an option if you desire to change only the color of your teeth.

Minimal-Prep Veneers

Minimal-Prep Veneers are the “hybrid” veneer. These can be placed with less prep than the standard porcelain veneer. For this treatment, a minimal amount of the enamel is removed from the tooth to be fitted and often no temporaries are made.

Composite Veneers

Although more affordable upfront, composite veneers only last for about 5 years and sometimes even less. While they correct the same issues that porcelain veneers do, they may end up costing you more money in the long run because of their shorter lifespan.

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Direct Cosmetic
Bonding

The term "dental bonding" is used when there is an application to the mouth like veneers, crowns, etc. When bonding is used this way, it’s referred to as adhesive bonding.

Direct composite bonding applications are a way to achieve a more aesthetically pleasing smile without the more extensive procedures required for the placement of porcelain veneers and/or dental crowns.

It is named after its technique of bonding a natural-looking mix of resin and adhesive to the existing tooth and curing it with a high-intensity light.

It can be used to improve the color of teeth as well as close up gaps between teeth or sometimes even make them appear longer. Direct composite bonding can even be used to protect the tooth’s root when it becomes exposed from gum lines receding.

Direct composite bonding involves your dentist using natural-looking materials to repair the tooth and reshaping as needed by applying and then sculpting the medium to blend into the area.

It takes little-to-no preparation or anesthetic unless it’s being used to hide a larger decayed area that’s been cleaned out. Your dentist will match the color of the bonding material to the shade of your existing teeth and then proceed.

Pros and Cons of Dental Bonding Versus Other Cosmetic Restoration

Pros

  • One of the least expensive of cosmetic dentistry procedures
  • Usually completed in one short office visit, unless multiple teeth are involved
  • Unlike porcelain veneers and crowns, it often requires no removal of tooth enamel except when larger areas of decay may be present
  • Sometimes does not require anesthesia

Cons

  • Bonding materials are not as strong as your natural teeth, so they chip much easier
  • Treatment only lasts a few years before repairs are required
  • Not as stain resistant as other restorative options

When you come in for a consultation, your dentist will discuss with you what cosmetic procedures will best address both your dental health and cosmetic concerns.

Whether you end up with a simple bonding procedure or a full set of beautiful porcelain veneers, you can be assured that your questions and concerns will be addressed every step of the way. Contact Lone Tree, CO's Baer Dental to start your consultation today.

Our dental clinic is conveniently located in Lone Tree, CO near Southlands but also services Lone Tree, Lakewood, Thornton, Arvada, Centennial, Stapleton, Green Valley Ranch, Castle Rock, Virginia Village, Parker, Littleton, and all neighboring communities.

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