What is Smile Rejuvination?
Smile Rejuvenation is the art of changing someone’s smile in harmony with the features surrounding the smile. More detailed than simply placing veneers, or bonding cosmetics on the teeth, smile rejuvenation encompasses a complete design of the smile to be framed perfectly by the lips, the gums, and provide natural, life-like smiles. This can dramatically change how a person looks and feels about themselves as well as how others see them. This procedure can give a more youthful look and take years off in just a few appointments. In conjunction with veneers, the design process takes into consideration many factors and should be completed by a trained Dentist.
How much does a Smile Rejuvenation cost?
Each case is different and due to the nature of the variety of factors involved in a smile rejuvenation, cost varies per case depending on the treatment involved. These changes are a life-changing enhancement akin to certain types of plastic surgery. Like most cosmetic enhancements and plastic surgeries you are improving yourself and the costs are comparable to other self-improvement enhancements. For more details and accurate customized cost, please set up a consultation with our office.
What is the Smile Rejuvenation Process?
The Smile Rejuvenation process starts with an initial consultation where Dr. Safaei examines your case and determines the best option for your features. If veneers are the option you both agree too, the teeth are minimally prepped (or no prep at all) to establish where the veneers will be placed on each tooth. Final veneers will be fabricated and cemented on to your teeth for a dramatically new look. Every case is different and no two cases are alike and so each case requires an examination to determine the best course of treatment for the best smile rejuvenation results
Veneers VS. Crowns
A common misconception among cosmetic treatments is that Veneers are the ONLY option to change your smile. In fact in certain cases, such as heavy biting forces like clenching or grinding, a crown is a better option. Why? Mainly because crowns provide complete 360 degree coverage of the tooth while providing the same cosmetic benefits of a veneer. Often times a veneer is contra-indicated but a crown can achieve the same cosmetic goals AND provide much greater strength and long-term outcomes.
Can I Have a Consultation First?
YES!
Visiting Dr. Safaei and asking about your transformation is the first step in determining if cosmetic dentistry is the right option for you, or if there are alternate solutions available. Communication with Dr. Safaei about what you want corrected is critical for a successful result. Spend time clearly identifying what cosmetic improvements you want to accomplish.
You’ll often hear people say that celebrities have veneers and this may seem like the best way to replicate picture-perfect teeth, but each mouth is different and veneers need to be carefully researched. Dr. Safaei will most likely begin with a smile analysis to determine what steps are necessary to achieve the smile you desire.
The Hows and Whys of Cosmetics
Porcelain veneers have an adhesive layer and contain ceramic layers which replace the original tooth enamel. Approximately only 1 millimeter of original tooth enamel is removed first, which creates room for the porcelain veneer to fit within the mouth. This will accurately restore natural tooth function while creating an even better appearance than the original tooth.
Veneers are beneficial if you have broken or fractured teeth, spacing between teeth, and also can help fix minor bite-related problems.
Cosmetic crowns are a more resilient option than veneers. These restorations can withstand your biting forces and allow you to maintain normal day to day habits and function.
The Benefits of Veneers
Since veneers are uniquely shaped for each patient, it is nearly impossible to tell the difference between a veneer and a natural tooth. One benefit of veneers, due to their high-tech materials, is their ability to resist stains caused by coffee and tea, as well as stains caused by cigarette smoke. If you have dark or discolored teeth, veneers will give you a beautiful bright white smile. Dr. Safaei may also recommend veneers to fix spacing or gaps, and overlapping teeth.
If you have a habit of grinding or clenching your teeth, Dr. Safaei may fit you with a nighttime bite guard so you do not damage your veneers.
You should also return to Dr. Safaei for regular professional maintenance because porcelain veneers should be polished with a specially formulated, non-abrasive paste, and because Dr. Safaei needs to inspect your veneers for any sign of potential failure.
Minimal Prep/No-Prep Veneers and Lumineers
Some patients are looking for an alternative to traditional dental veneers or bonding. Just as with porcelain veneers, “no-prep” or minimal preparation veneers— so called because they typically don’t require Dr. Safaei to remove as much tooth material—are bonded to the front surface of your teeth. Often, the placement of no-prep veneers can be done more quickly than traditional veneers. Dr. Safaei will let you know if you are a good candidate for minimal preparation or “no-prep” veneers and if this option makes a sensible treatment plan.
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