How do I get my porcelain veneers in West Haven or Milford?

The procedure for porcelain veneers is relatively easy and simple.  It is minimally noninvasive and painless as it makes use of local anesthetic.  In just two or three appointments to your dentist, you will get to enjoy a smile makeover.

1.       In the first visit to Shoreline Dental Care in West Haven or Milford, your dentist, Dr. Joseph Tartagni, makes a thorough examination of your teeth and makes a diagnosis.  X-rays may also be taken at this point.  This is the best time to tell your dentist what you want to achieve from the treatment as well as your expectations.

2.       Next, your Shoreline dentist, Dr. Tartagni, prepares your teeth for the dental veneers.  About half a millimeter of your tooth enamel will be removed.  Not to worry, a local anesthetic will be given to you to numb the area so you will not feel any pain.  Once done, he then makes a model or an impression of your teeth, after which he sends the impression to the dental laboratory where a specialist will make your custom-fit porcelain veneers.  Because it will take some time before your teeth veneers are ready, the dentist will provide you with a temporary one to place over your teeth.  This will give you an instant beautiful smile.

3.       In your next visit, it’s time to get your teeth veneers. Your Shoreline cosmetic dentist will then bond the porcelain veneers on your teeth.  Before permanently attaching the dental veneers though, the veneers will be checked against your other teeth to see if they fit and are properly aligned with the rest.  Otherwise, adjustments will be made; the veneers will be trimmed if necessary.

4.       Once the fit is just right, Dr. Tartagni will then prepare your tooth for permanent veneer attachment by cleaning and polishing your teeth.  The dental veneers are then attached to the prepared teeth using a bonding material, which, when applied with a special white light, hardens quickly.  This process permanently bonds the veneers to your teeth.

5.       For the last part of the treatment, your Shoreline dentist will clean your teeth and make sure that all traces of excess bonding material are removed.  Dr. Tartagni will examine your brand new porcelain veneers, check the bite, make some final adjustments, and give you aftercare instructions. 

If you are considering having porcelain veneers for a smile makeover and would like to know more, call or visit Shoreline Dental Care in West Haven or Milford for an appointment, and your trusted Shoreline dentist will provide you with a complete guide of everything you need to know about the treatment and help you can make an informed decision.