By Arthur Kezian

In our modern world we all know that first impressions count for a great deal, and that everyone responds positively to a lovely smile. But that is not all; teeth get discolored by coffee drinking and smoking, and as we age. So a beautiful set of white teeth will not only make you look better, but will also make you look considerably younger. You can ask your cosmetic dentist Los Angeles about getting white teeth and one of the more permanent solutions to teeth discoloration that he will suggest are dental veneers.

So what is a dental veneer procedure? They are porcelain or composite  material  that cover the fronts for your teeth. Porcelain veneers are made from a very thin layer of porcelain. They fit over the front of the teeth and so they cover over stained or chipped teeth, and they can be used to fill in any gaps between the teeth.

What does the procedure involve? First of all your cosmetic dentist Los Angeles will take a small amount of enamel, between 0.5 and 1 mm, from the top of your teeth. This will enable your veneers to adhere to the tooth more completely.

Then your cosmetic dentist will take an impression of your teeth, using a silicone like substance. It takes an exceptionally accurate impression enabling the prosthodontist to make a very close replica of the shape of your teeth. Your dentist will also take an extremely accurate description of the color that you want your teeth to be. This will be sent to a laboratory to make the veneers.

Your cosmetic dentist will fit temporary veneers over your teeth to prevent any sensitivity.

At the laboratory, a hugely complex set of steps take place to make your veneers as close to perfect as is humanly possible. The cosmetic dentist Los Angeles will take the time to create layer after layer of porcelain on your veneers to get the color exactly right, as well as the right shape. The porcelain is fired and adjusted and then fired again. When it is exactly right it will be sent to your cosmetic dentist Los Angeles.

Your dentist will ask you to come in to the surgery, and they will remove the temporary dental veneers. Any cleaning up will be done, and then your veneers will be prepared for bonding. Your teeth will need to be prepared for bonding also, and bear in mind the dentist will need very dry conditions in order to fit the veneers.

Finally your fantastic new veneers are fitted. They will be adjusted according to your bite, any excess cement will be removed, and you will have a gorgeous smile.

If you want a truly wonderful smile that makes you look great, much younger, and you want them on a permanent basis then you can always look to dental veneers. A cosmetic dentist will be able to treat you with veneers in comfortable surroundings, with experienced professional dentists offering an exceptionally high standard of treatment.

Dr. Arthur A. Kezian DDS 443 N. Larchmont Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90004 (323) 467-2777