Prepare-Less Veneers
My "Prepare-Less" veneers are perfect for patients seeking an alternative to traditional porcelain veneers or for anyone who desires veneers but is concerned about removing any of their teeth. Like traditional veneers, they are adhesively bonded to the front surface of the teeth, however, they typically do not require the tooth to be ground, cut or filed down for proper placement. And, most "Prepare-Less" veneer patients do not need any anesthetic, making the procedure quicker, more comfortable, and less expensive than some of the high profile veneers that advertise in magazines.
These ceramic veneers are considered "traditional" and can be placed in a minimally invasive and often "no preparation" way, meaning no tooth structure is destroyed. This is in contrast to traditional porcelain veneers which typically requires an injection of local anesthetic as well as the removal of tooth structure, sometimes beyond the enamel (the outermost layer of the tooth), making it a permanent procedure and the most costly. I use ceramic veneers in this technique because they hold their color better, are more natural looking and retain the brightness most patients want.
"Prepare-Less" veneers may be suitable for adults and adolescents seeking to address:
- Chipped or cracked teeth
- Very slightly discolored or stained teeth
- Gaps or spaces between teeth
- Misshapen, fanged or pointy and slightly misaligned teeth
- Slightly crowded teeth
- Worn teeth
- Small teeth
- Enhancing a good smile into a great smile
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