Get Your Perfect Smile at Staten Island Dentistry
If you’ve ever wondered why so many individuals in public life have such perfect smiles, you might be surprised to find out how many of them have had cosmetic dental work! You too can get your perfect smile with porcelain laminate veneers or jacket crowns. There’s no need to ever be self-conscious about your smile again. At the offices of Dr. Martini in Staten Island, we specialize in returning your mouth to its healthy, natural-looking smile with cosmetic dental work.
Before and After Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain veneers, or laminates, are translucent, thin, custom-made coverings that conceal the front and side surfaces of your tooth. They are made to improve the esthetics (shape, spacing, color) of natural teeth, to correct crowding, or to replace composite bonding. Crowns, also called caps, are coverings that fit over the entire tooth. A crown can return structure, strength, and function to a tooth with extensive decay or damage. Both crowns and veneers can assist in correcting teeth that are:
- Extensively damage due to decay
- Discolored or permanently stained
- Fractured
- Brittle after a root canal
Traditionally, crowns have been used to treat the above dental problems, but veneers are now growing to be the more popular choice amongst dentists. The major difference between crowns and veneers is the amount of tooth structure that needs to be removed. Unlike crowns, veneers won’t require the dentist to remove much of the tooth itself in most cases. Veneers are created from an impression taken in your cosmetic dentist’s office. Your custom veneer is then glued directly onto your tooth. Typically costing less than crowns, veneers won’t stain, making veneers a very popular solution for many people seeking that perfect smile. Strong and very durable, veneers last from ten to fifteen years, and come in colors that will brighten dark teeth without the worry of them changing color.
The continual advancement of porcelain veneers and veneering technology has allowed for veneers to be the preferred treatment method. But an examination period with your Staten Island Dentist, Dr. Robert Martini, will reveal which is the best choice for you. Call us at 718-673-9105 to schedule a consultation.
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