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Flawed Teeth? Perfect Your Grin with Veneers
Tooth flaws can be disconcerting but are more common than picture-perfect teeth. If you weren’t born with beautiful teeth, you can still have a perfect smile with cosmetic dentistry veneers. Natural-looking composite veneers from Kelley Family Dental Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico, can give your grin a stunning appearance you’ll love! Drs. Jonathan and Gretchen Kelley address your questions about veneers here.
What are veneers?
Veneers are wafer-thin porcelain or composite shells that fit over the surface of your teeth to conceal tooth flaws you find displeasing. Covering teeth with veneers erases imperfections like chips, cracks, stains, and misshapen, uneven, and gapped teeth to give your smile a flawless appearance.
Porcelain veneers are made in a lab from impressions taken of your teeth and cemented in place permanently. Composite veneers can be made in a lab or sculpted directly onto your teeth using composite resin material – the same material used for dental fillings.
What does getting veneers entail?
The veneer process is quite simple and can be completed in one or two dental visits, depending on the kind of veneers you choose. After determining how many veneers you need, Dr. Kelley will prep your teeth by removing a thin layer of enamel to accommodate the veneers. No other alterations are made to your teeth. For porcelain veneers, we’ll send impressions of your teeth to an outside lab for fabrication. Then, we’ll bond them in place when they’re completed. Composite veneers can be made on the spot at our dental center, saving you time when finalizing your treatment. An additional benefit of composite veneers is that oftentimes, no tooth structure needs to even be removed!
Is the veneer process permanent?
Yes. Veneers are considered a permanent treatment as enamel is removed from your teeth, which can’t be replaced. When your veneers have worn down, you’ll need to get new ones or choose another cosmetic procedure to improve your smile’s appearance.
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What are the benefits of composite veneers?
Dr. Kelley can use composite veneers in multiple ways to improve your smile’s aesthetics. We can make chips, cracks, and stains disappear to give your smile a smoother, brighter appearance. Closing tooth gaps and reshaping thin, short, pointy, or odd-sized teeth will make your smile appear more uniform and balanced. Composite veneers can be matched to the exact shade of your teeth to blend in seamlessly with your smile. They’re less costly than porcelain veneers and take less time to apply. Unlike porcelain veneers, composite veneers aren’t stain-resistant, so you’ll need to watch what you drink and eat to retain their attractive appearance.
How long do composite veneers last?
With good oral care, composite veneers can last up to 10 years. Good brushing and flossing habits, routine dental cleanings, and limiting your intake of stain-causing foods and drinks will keep your veneers in good shape for some time to come.
Who should I see for quality cosmetic dentistry veneers near me?
Drs. Jonathan and Gretchen Kelley from Kelley Family Dental Center are your go-to dentists for veneers in Albuquerque, NM. Contact us at 505-207-3343 for all your cosmetic dental needs.
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Dr. Jonathan Kelley
Dr. Jonathan Kelley received his Bachelor’s Degree in Zoology from Idaho State University and his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree from Marquette University School of Dentistry. During this time, he was the Class President for four years, Student Body President in his senior year, and Ethics Committee Chairman for his school’s American Student Dental Association Chapter.
Dr. Gretchen Kelley
Dr. Gretchen Kelley received her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis and her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the Marquette University School of Dentistry, where she met her husband, Dr. Jonathan.
Both doctors are members of the American Dental Association and New Mexico Dental Association.