How Veneers Can Makeover a Smile

By Deano Sakos DDS | Published on August 10, 2011 | 0 Comments

If you struggle with whitening your teeth or don’t like the shape or length of your teeth, you might be a good candidate for porcelain veneers. An Austin cosmetic dentist can design a unique and desirable smile that will increase your confidence and self esteem.

At Westlake Hills Cosmetic Dental, Dr. Deano Sakos has years of experience helping his patients find a smile that is ideal and natural looking. He attains this level of satisfaction by spending a good amount of time determining what a patient truly wants. He does this by first creating a prototype of the veneers in their mouth so they can see how the new teeth’s shapes, lengths and color look. The advantage is that the prototype veneers can be altered to reflect the patient’s idea of what looks best in their mouth. This way they get to test drive their teeth. Once the shape and length is established, Dr. Sakos sends an impression to the lab for the final veneers to be fabricated.

Tooth color is of the utmost importance when it comes to deciding what your new smile will look like. This selection process is done with the dentist, and can be a part of the temporary that is worn prior to making a final decision. As Dr. Sakos points out, not everyone feels comfortable with super white teeth, and giving some thought to that preference often results in a better outcome.

One unique trend that Dr. Sakos has seen recently is younger children and teens that are experiencing substantial spacing after wearing braces due to certain teeth being genetically smaller. Teen’s gums heights are still changing and a veneer would be premature, so Dr. Sakos recommends bonding. This is a relatively affordable way to address the spacing issues, and is a good transition to porcelain. Once these young patients become adults and the gum line has settled, they can consider veneers or crowns for a more permanent solution. It is important to have an experienced dentist determine when a person is a good candidate for veneers so the optimal result is attained.

When it comes to choosing a cosmetic dentist in Austin,TX there are several factors to weigh. Dr. Sakos points out a few he thinks are important. Cosmetic dental work is done correctly when others cannot tell why you look so much better but know that something is different. Results from any cosmetic procedure should look natural, he says. Also, finding a dentist that will help you attain what you want versus the one size fits all approach is huge. Lastly, there is an advantage to a dental office that is trained to work with the latest technology and treatments. Many cosmetic options such as veneers are best delivered by a seasoned expert who is can give advice to patients. For more information about veneers in Austin, TX contact Westlake Hills Cosmetic Dentistry for a personal consultation.

*Disclaimer: The information on this website is not intended to substitute for the medical expertise and advice of your healthcare provider. We encourage you to discuss any decisions about treatment or care with an appropriate healthcare provider.

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