Veneers

1ST IMPRESSIONS Orthodontics and Dr. Gibson will give you perfectly straight teeth and a healthy bite...but sometimes your smile could use some extra help to make it even more perfect.

Dr. Gibson does not place veneers in his office, but after your orthodontic treatment, he can refer you to a family dentist that does.

Porcelain veneers are extremely thin casings of ceramic that are bonded to the front of the patients' tooth to create a new smile. Porcelain veneers are placed over the front of teeth that appear discolored, or simply are not cosmetically the correct shape for Dr. Gibson's approval. For the majority of these patients, porcelain veneers can prove to be the perfect solution after orthodontic treatment.

When placing porcelain veneers, the dentist will pay close attention to the patients surrounding teeth and design each veneer to complement the overall smile. The result is an even more beautiful, attractive smile.

The procedure begins with the preparation of the tooth. This entails removing the discolored or unsightly portion of the tooth and meticulously shaping the tooth in preparation for the new veneer. Once the dentist has shaped the tooth, they will take an impression. This impression will be sent to the lab where your new restoration will be crafted. While the new veneers are created, the dentist will provide you with a temporary restoration. The temporary restorations will resemble your natural teeth so that you can continue with your daily life without worrying about a missing or incompatible tooth.

During your second visit to the office, the dentist will proceed with the placement of your final restoration. The veneers will be fitted comfortably into the mouth. They will make every effort to ensure that the new tooth feels exactly like one of your natural teeth. The final step in the process will be to bond the new veneers into your mouth, leaving you with a beautifully restored smile.

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