Porcelain Veneers
If a picture paints a thousand words, then words are countless when you smile. Your smile can convey happiness, joy, friendship, understanding, confidence and love. However, if you are reluctant to share your smile, then that picture is not nearly as expressive. Many people simply do not smile because they are embarrassed by the imperfections in their smile, such as chipped, cracked or broken teeth. Are your teeth preventing you from smiling? Porcelain veneers may be the perfect solution. With these magical coverings, Dr. Guardiola, our cosmetic dentist, can transform your smile. In just two appointments, you can have a smile that is simply indescribable.
What are Porcelain Veneers?
Porcelain veneers, also called dental veneers or just veneers, are ultra-thin shells of dental porcelain or sometime composite resin that are attached to the facial side of teeth that comprise your smile. Both porcelain and composite resin have a translucent finish so you can count on your veneers to look as natural as real teeth. In addition, veneers can be designed to change the size, shape or color of a tooth. They are individually designed to correct the flaws of a particular tooth. Once each veneer is in place, you have a new, beautiful and natural looking smile.
Porcelain Veneers Step-by-Step
Step 1:
Once you decide to pursue a new smile with porcelain veneers, the first step is scheduling a consultation with Dr. Guardiola. Together you’ll talk about what you want to change about your smile. In addition to chipped, cracked and broken teeth, porcelain veneers can also be used to conceal teeth that are slightly crooked or that have wide gaps between them.
We’ll also need to take molded impressions of your teeth, digital x-rays and photographs of your current smile. These help Dr. Guardiola design veneers that are complementary to your mouth as well as your unique facial features. Our cosmetic dental lab will also use these as guides while fabricating each one of your veneers.
Step 2:
Then, two appointments will need to be scheduled. At the first, Dr. Guardiola will slightly thin the enamel layer of teeth on which the veneers will be bonded. This is done to ensure that your veneers fit comfortably in your mouth and that they adhere well to your teeth.
Step 3:
Once this step is finished, we’ll apply a temporary set of acrylic veneers for you to wear while the permanent set is manufactured in the lab. Then in about two weeks, you’ll return to see your dentist in Wylie, TX, for the final step. Dr. Guardiola will remove your temporary veneers and bond the permanent ones to your teeth. With proper oral hygiene, your porcelain veneers can last for 10 to 15 years.
Would you like to learn more about porcelain veneers and how they can help you smile again? Call our Wylie dental office to reserve your consultation with Dr. Guardiola. Located on Woodbridge Parkway near Wylie High School, we love serving patients from Murphy, Lucas, Sachse, and beyond.
Do you wish your smile had a little more sparkle or looked a little straighter? Dr. Guardiola is proud to offer a range of today’s best cosmetic dentistry services to help local Wylie area patients in exactly the same position as you. With his commitment to personalized care, Dr. Guardiola takes the time to learn about your specific goals before recommending a particular service. Our team believes that every cosmetic dental plan should pay close attention to the patient’s particular hopes and dreams.
Teeth Whitening
Staining is a common problem. It’s primarily caused by the foods and drinks we consume but also by tobacco use and aging. Thankfully, there are real whitening solutions available for patients to take advantage of. With professional whitening from our Wylie dental office, you can dramatically improve the appearance of your smile.
Dr. Guardiola offers two forms of whitening by Opalescence Whitening: in-office whitening and at-home whitening. With in-office whitening, patients are able to create stunning results in just a single appointment. At-home whitening uses custom-made trays and a supply of whitening gel to produce comparable results over a period of one to two weeks.
Tooth-Colored Fillings
For many years, the best solution for treating cavities was an amalgam filling. Amalgam fillings are made of a variety of metals and are dark gray in color. The metal aspect makes them durable, but also causes them to expand and contract with changes in temperature. What’s more, their dark color stands out against an otherwise white smile. As a result, many patients with old amalgam fillings feel self-conscious about smiling openly.
Thankfully, tooth-colored fillings have become the new standard for treating cavities. Tooth-colored fillings are made of a plastic and glass material known as composite resin. Unlike the amalgam filling material, composite resin can be shaded in such a way as to blend in with your smile’s natural color. In fact, no one but you and our local Wylie, Sachse area team will ever have to know about your treatment once it’s complete.
The cosmetic benefit of tooth-colored fillings is just part of what makes them a better solution, though. In addition to blending in, they also bond with teeth in a way that actually supports the patient’s remaining tooth structure. This has the result of preventing breakage and insulating the patient’s teeth from changes in temperature.
Tooth-colored fillings are also a more conservative choice because less of the tooth has to be removed prior to placement. As a result, patients are able to keep more of their natural smile for longer.
Do you live in the Wylie, Sachse, Murphy area and are interested in removing your old, amalgam dental fillings? Are you interested Would you like to learn more about the cosmetic and restorative benefits of tooth-colored fillings? Don’t hesitate to contact Dr. Guardiola’s dental office with your questions. Our friendly front office team always loves hearing from new and returning patients.
Porcelain Veneers
If you’ve ever dreamed of having a smile that looked whiter and straighter, porcelain veneers can help you achieve these results in as few as two appointments. Veneers are made from very thin pieces of dental porcelain and placed over the patient’s front teeth to hide common flaws. Dr. Guardiola takes your overall appearance into consideration when designing your veneers. The goal is to provide patients with results that look both natural and beautiful.
All-Ceramic Restorations
Over the years, dental restorations have been made from a variety of materials, including precious metals like gold. While all of these materials are durable and help patients achieve functional and even beautiful results, not all of them come close to mimicking the way a natural tooth looks.
That’s why our dental office in Wylie is proud to offer all-ceramic restorations. With their natural-looking appearance, we can help patients meet their restorative needs with a natural-looking solution.
Suppose you need a restoration that’s more comprehensive than a basic filling but not quite as extensive as a full crown. What kind of restoration would help you? In these cases, Dr. Guardiola might recommend either an inlay or an onlay. They’re both designed to confront decay or structural problems, but they’re milled from porcelain instead of being made from composite resin.
Invisalign® Clear Braces
Have you avoided orthodontic care in the past because you didn’t want to wear braces? Dr. Guardiola offers a special cosmetic alternative to traditional braces. Known as Invisalign, this popular solution can help you bring your teeth into proper alignment using a series of clear trays instead of metal brackets and wires.
Would you like to learn more about Invisalign® clear braces and how they can help you smile again? Call our Wylie dental office to reserve your consultation with Dr. Guardiola. Located pn Woodbridge Parkway near Wylie High School, we love serving patients from Murphy, Lucas, Sachse, and beyond.