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ABQ Dentists
Office Hours
Mon 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tue & Wed 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thu 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Fri 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
(First Thursday of the month 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
3900 Eubank Boulevard NE
Suite #14
Albuquerque, NM 87111
[email protected]
505.293.8011 (Book an Appointment)
(Online Payment)
ABQ Dentists East Mountains
Office Hours
Mon, Tue & Fri Closed
Wed 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Thu 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
11896 Highway 14, Tijeras, NM 87059
[email protected]
505.531.8050 (Book an Appointment)
(Online Payment)
ABQ Dentists Uptown
Office Hours
Mon 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tue & Wed 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thu 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Open 2 Fridays a month 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
7127 Prospect Place NE
Albuquerque,NM 87110
[email protected]
505.881.4365 (Book an Appointment)
(Online Payment)
Will They Look Like Normal Teeth?
When bonded to the teeth, the ultra-thin porcelain veneers are virtually undetectable and highly resistant to coffee, tea, or even cigarette stains. For strength and appearance, their resemblance to healthy, white tooth enamel is unsurpassed by other restorative options. Because they are thin, light can shine through them and they take on the natural color of the underlying tooth.
What Are Porcelain Veneers?
Porcelain veneers are thin shells of ceramic that bond directly to the front and top surfaces of the teeth. They are an ideal choice for improving your smile and have become increasingly popular due to the simplicity and versatility. With veneers as an alternative, there is no reason to put up with gaps between your teeth, teeth that are stained, badly shaped, or crooked. A veneer placed on top of your teeth can correct these maladies, simply and quickly, to help you achieve a beautiful smile! Please call our office for information about getting porcelain veneers. Porcelain veneers are virtually undetectable and highly resistant to coffee, tea, or even cigarette stains.
How Durable Are Porcelain Veneers?
With proper care, porcelain veneers will brighten your smile for well over a decade. ABQ Dentists will ensure that your veneers are crafted from the highest quality porcelains and are bonded with the most advanced and proven materials available. You need to remember that veneers are irreversible procedures and you must understand that once there, always there.
Lumineer Veneers
Lumineers provide a quick, painless procedure to craft and apply your veneers for permanently white, sensitivity-free results. Lumineer Veneers will require 3 appointments:
- Diagnosis and treatment planning
- Preparation
- Bonding
Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
You will want to take an active role in planning your smile design. ABQ Dentists will review the corrective limitations of this procedure and help you plan your new smile.
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Preparation
The second appointment will take one or two hours. Although porcelain veneer is very the thin, the teeth are lightly buffed to allow for the added thickness. Approximately one half of a millimeter of tooth is removed. This may require little or no local anesthesia.
Then a mold is taken of the teeth and sent to the lab for fabrication. A temporary veneer will be placed at this time. The veneer should be ready in approximately one or two weeks.
Bonding
At the time of your third appointment ABQ Dentists will first place the veneer on your teeth with water or glycerin to check their fit and color. At this point the color of the veneer can still be adjusted by the shade of the cement used to adhere it. Once the color is determined, and the veneer is ready to be applied, the tooth is cleansed with specific chemicals to achieve a bond. A special cement is placed between the teeth and the veneer and a visible light beam is used to harden the cement. This appointment takes approximately one to two hours.
Care and Follow-Up
Brush and floss daily. Return for a follow-up visit after one or two weeks.
Maintenance of Your New Veneers
Brush and floss as you normally would. Don’t be afraid that you will damage your veneers by brushing and flossing. Non-abrasive toothpaste is recommended. A good home care regimen will insure the best esthetic success of your veneer.
You may experience some sensitivity to hot and cold after placement of your veneer. This is due to the amount of enamel left on the tooth after preparation. Sensitivity is totally normal and should dissipate after one or two weeks. If sensitivity persists please call the office.
If you are a known clincher (bruxer), please be sure to let us know. ABQ Dentists may recommend a soft night guard for you to wear to minimize stress placed upon your teeth while you sleep.
We hope your new veneers fulfill your aesthetic goal. With proper home care and schedule visits, they are sure to provide you with a beautiful smile for years to come.
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ABQ Dentists welcomes new and returning patients. We'd love to remake your smile!