A gap between the two front teeth is extremely common. A gap may appear if there is an uneven relationship between the size of the jaw and the size of the teeth. There are several cosmetic dentistry options to correct gaps in your teeth that include orthodontics, dental bonding, and dental crowns, but one of the best options for a beautiful, natural-looking smile is porcelain veneers.
Cosmetic dentist Dr. Kevin Sands provides his Beverly Hills patients with many cosmetic dentistry treatments to correct common dental problems such as gaps in teeth. He has extensive experience correcting gaps of all sizes. Porcelain veneers are a great option for correcting gaps because they can truly transform your smile.
Dr. Sands will show you before and after photos of porcelain veneers during your smile makeover consultation. You can see the fully functional, aesthetically appealing smiles Dr. Sands has been able to create with porcelain veneers.
If you have a gap in your teeth and are interested in porcelain veneers, please contact the Beverly Hills office of Kevin Sands, D.D.S Cosmetic Dentistry today to schedule your smile makeover consultation with Dr. Sands.
Porcelain veneers can help to restore a white, beautiful smile very quickly if your teeth are stained, misshapen, widely spaced, or have other minor imperfections. They are also made to last a long time, but you must take care of them.
Porcelain veneers are very thin wafers that fit over the front of your teeth. To place them, a small amount, less than a millimeter, of you tooth is removed. The veneer is then bonded to your teeth and imperfections hidden.
To keep your veneers looking good for years, you should:
Continue to brush and floss regularly
Avoid drinking alcohol excessively since alcohol can contribute to dissolving the resin bonding your veneers to your teeth
Avoid grinding or clenching your teeth because this can chip the veneers. Ask Dr. Sands about custom-fitted oral appliances if you grind or clench in your sleep
Avoid biting down on hard objects, ice, or foods that may contribute to chipping your veneers
Schedule a dental appointment every six months to keep good oral health
Porcelain veneers are strong and a good option for treating teeth that have some imperfections. However, they will last much longer if you take good care of them. By doing so, you can keep that Hollywood smile looking good for many years.
If you are interested in porcelain veneers and are in the Beverly Hills, California area, please contact experienced cosmetic dentist Dr. Kevin Sands to schedule a consultation.
Cosmetic dental patients do not usually know the difference between caps and veneers. Both caps, commonly known as dental crowns, and porcelain veneers can restore teeth with imperfections or that are damaged. Dr. Sands uses both caps and porcelain veneers to correct teeth damaged due to decay, are fractured, are stained or discolored, and more. People will have a difficult time telling that you are wearing either caps or porcelain veneers.
Caps have traditionally been used to fix damaged teeth, but porcelain veneers are becoming more popular as the technology continues to advance. They may even be preferable in some cases. However, the decision on using caps or porcelain veneers depends on the amount of damage to the tooth, how your bite is, as well as your general oral health.
Some of the differences between caps and veneers are:
Veneers cover only the surface of the tooth while caps fit over the entire tooth
Veneers are generally used for cosmetic purposes, to hide imperfections, and caps are used for dental health issues, such as serious fractures, broken teeth, and severe cavities, as well as root canals
Veneers are made of thin porcelain wafers, and caps can be made of gold, metal, porcelain covered metal, or ceramic. Dr. Sands uses all porcelain caps in his Beverly Hills practice
Porcelain veneers or caps may fix some of the dental problems you have. However, the success of each procedure depends upon how serious those problems are.
If you are interested in finding out if caps or veneers would benefit your cosmetic dental needs and are in the Beverly Hills, California area, please contact experienced cosmetic dentist Dr. Kevin Sands for an initial consultation.
Cosmetic dental patients want a smile that is both aesthetically pleasing and natural looking. But what is aesthetic and natural to one person may not be the same thing to another. Beverly Hills cosmetic dentist Dr. Kevin Sands will speak with you about your aesthetic goals during your consultation. The results will be as natural looking as possible. It would not do to have people commenting about how fake your teeth look.
Some of the procedures Dr. Sands offers to create beautiful and natural looking smiles are:
Porcelain veneers – Wafer-thin shells placed over the teeth and bonded to the surface as a solution for cracked, misshapen, and uneven teeth. The results are very natural.
Dental bonding – Dental bonding uses tooth-colored resin that hardens using a special light to treat decay, widely spaced teeth, make the teeth look longer, replace fillings, and more.
Tooth whitening – Tooth whitening, both at Dr. Sands practice and with at-home whitening kits, can get teeth very white, but still keep them natural looking. Tooth whitening reduces the yellowing due to age, staining beverages, smoking, and other factors.
Using a combination of these cosmetic dental procedures, Dr. Sands can create the smile you want and keep it from looking unnatural.
If you would like to learn more about natural smile aesthetics, please contact Beverly Hills, California area cosmetic dentist Dr. Kevin Sands to set up a consultation.
Many people have porcelain veneers. It is a popular choice for correcting many imperfections the teeth often have. However, there are many people who find that their porcelain veneers are not the smile solution they thought they would be.
Some problems people have had with porcelain veneers include:
Veneers look and feel too thick
Fake looking veneers
Veneers fall of
Discoloration at the margins of the veneers
There are reasons these problems occur. Bulky veneers could be the result of the lab making them too thick or the dentist not reducing the tooth enough. Veneers that fall off or show discoloration were probably not bonded correctly.
Placing porcelain veneers is a delicate and technically sensitive procedure. There are some cosmetic dentists who may not have the skill necessary to consistently place porcelain veneers well, or the lab these dentists use may not be very good. As a result, experienced cosmetic dentists, like Dr. Sands, replace and correct bad veneers.
Correcting bad porcelain veneers is a matter of removing the bad veneers and replacing them. Making sure they are bonded correctly and are the right size and shape is important. If your tooth needs to be reduced further to fit the veneer, Dr. Sands will do that.
You should not have to wear bad veneers at all. If you would like your bad veneers corrected and are in the Beverly Hills, California area, please contact experienced cosmetic dentist Dr. Kevin Sands for an initial consultation.
Lumineers® are a brand of porcelain veneers made from a patented type of ultra-strong porcelain called Cerinate and marketed by Den-Mat. They can be bonded or pasted directly on top of your teeth with no drilling. Only certified Lumineers dentists may offer this procedure due to the delicate nature and complex placement of the Cerinate. Because the Lumineer is so thin, color control becomes an issue. This means color depth, brightness, transparency, and hue are all important for a beautiful smile. Beverly Hills area cosmetic dentist Dr. Kevin Sands is Lumineer certified and offers this procedure.
Similarities between Lumineers and porcelain veneers include:
Both only cover visible portions of the teeth
Both correct minor imperfections
Both can conceal stains
Both can give teeth the appearance of being straighter and longer
Unlike traditional porcelain veneers, the Lumineers process is reversible since enamel doesn’t have to be removed from your teeth. Any anesthetic that might be needed for traditional porcelain veneers is not needed with Lumineers.
Some Differences between Lumineers and Traditional Porcelain Veneers
Some Lumineers patients have said that the porcelain feels bulky or looks bulky. This is because there is no tooth enamel reduction and no compensation for the added thickness. While there may be problems with Lumineers and tooth coloring, traditional porcelain veneers are better able to match your existing teeth. Lumineers are better for the most minor tooth corrections while traditional porcelain veneers are able to correct more types of imperfections.
The only way to tell if Lumineers are a better option for you is to speak to a certified Lumineers cosmetic dentist. If you are in the Beverly Hills, California area and are interested in Lumineers or traditional porcelain veneers, please contact experienced cosmetic dentist Dr. Sands for an initial consultation.
Many people have made the decision that hiding the imperfections of their teeth is best accomplished with porcelain veneers. Porcelain veneers are wafer thin shells bonded to your natural teeth to address several dental issues. Experienced cosmetic dentist Dr. Sands in Beverly Hills uses porcelain veneers to correct:
Discoloration and stains
Chipped teeth
Misshapen teeth
Chipped teeth
Widely spaced teeth
Discolored fillings
Porcelain veneers are custom-fitted for your teeth and are not mass produced by a factory. The porcelain veneers process is painless and can be accomplished in two or three visits.
Veneers Process
After consulting with Dr. Sands about your goals and expectations, your teeth are prepared by having a small fraction (less than a millimeter) of your natural tooth enamel buffed away. This will make room for your porcelain veneers.
A mold is made of your teeth so that your custom-fitted veneers will fit properly. This is done at Dr. Sands in-house lab where the porcelain veneers will be developed.
Using a special light, Dr. Sands places your porcelain veneers.
The result will be whiter and straighter teeth, giving you more self-confidence. The porcelain veneers can last years if taken care of properly.
If you are interested in being fitted for porcelain veneers, please contact Beverly Hills, California area cosmetic dentist Dr. Kevin Sands to set up a consultation today.
