If you're considering enhancing your smile with dental veneers, you may wonder about the downsides and problems they could cause for your teeth. However, cosmetic dentistry in New Orleans can help you achieve your best smile. The good news is that getting porcelain veneers does not weaken your tooth since it only requires the removal of a minimal amount of enamel to place your veneers successfully.
In addition, Dr. Rathke ensures that the veneers are bonded entirely flush with your tooth so no bacteria can get underneath. Therefore the veneer protects and strengthens your tooth.
What Are Porcelain Veneers?
A dental veneer is a micro-thin sliver of porcelain that covers the front surface of your tooth to eliminate cosmetic imperfections like:
- Stains or discoloration
- Chipped teeth
- Worn or broken teeth
- Gaps or spacing between teeth
- Tooth size discrepancies
- Oddly shaped teeth
Dr. Rathke, your trusted DDS in New Orleans, customizes each veneer to repair and enhance your smile. Veneers can restore one or two teeth, but they can also redesign the size, color, and shape of your teeth to create the beautiful smile you've always wanted.
What Is the Process for Completing Dental Veneers?
Porcelain veneers typically take two appointments with Dr. Rathke and a few weeks to complete.
During your first visit, Dr. Rathke prepares your new smile by taking impressions of your teeth for the dental lab and creating temporary veneers for you to wear. It typically takes the dental lab two to three weeks to complete your restorations, and then you'll return to Downtown Dental to have them permanently placed during your second visit.
At your second appointment, Dr. Rathke will make any adjustments to your new smile to ensure you can chew and eat easily.
If you're searching for a "dentist near me" to help with the smile enhancements you want, don't hesitate to call your Downtown Dental team at (504) 528-7800 to schedule an evaluation with Dr. Rathke.