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Exploring The World Of Dentistry

Going to the dentist was always a bit of a thrill for me. I'm not quite sure if it was my mother's promise to pay me $5 for each cavity free visit or the awesome toys my dentist kept in the waiting room that led to my initial love of dentistry, but one thing is for sure. My early love of dentistry has helped me to maintain a healthy and beautiful smile throughout my entire life. I am convinced that the more we know about dentistry and how it can impact our lives, the more likely we will be to develop good oral hygiene habits. That is why I have decided to start this blog so that everyone can have access to the latest information in the world of dentistry.

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Dental Veneers And A Few Things You Need To Ask About

Some types of cosmetic dentistry procedures are quite extensive and require a great deal of time, preparation, and money. Typically, the severity of your aesthetic condition will dictate how in-depth the procedure will be. And, one of the more time-consuming procedures involves the placement of dental veneers. To ensure that you are getting the results that you want, you will need to insist on a few different things during the veneer treatment.

Ask About The Ceramist

The most natural and aesthetically pleasing dental veneers will be ones made by a highly specialized and experienced professional. Some cosmetic dentists will actually create the veneers themselves with the assistance of something called Cerec technology. The Cerec machine allows your dentist to take an accurate image of each tooth that is then transformed into a three-dimensional model. The model is then used by the machine to create the appropriate device or devices for the teeth. This occurs right in the office, and you can often have your veneers fitted the same day as the preparation occurs.

If your dental professional does not have specialized equipment, then they will need to work with a laboratory and an individual called a ceramist. Like cosmetic dentists, these professionals will have different specialties and experience levels. So, if a ceramist is used, then make sure to ask about the credentials of the individual.

Look At A Mock-Up

Your cosmetic dentist will help you to understand the different cosmetic options that are available to you and how each different one will look when integrated with your oral structure.

You will likely be provided with a lot of options and to help you decide on what is best for you, your dentist should present you with one or several mock-ups that you can view. There are a few different types of mock-ups that can be constructed. This depends on your dental professional and what he or she feels comfortable with.

Some dentists will work with you to make all of the basic choices, and a physical mock-up can be constructed. This will often be developed with the help of wax so you can see the form of the veneers and the likely result once the tooth coverings are adhered.

Other cosmetic dentists will use computer technology and a three-dimensional model of your mouth to help you see what the veneers will look like. The benefit of this sort of mock-up is the fact that your dentist can make small changes to the veneers and you will be able to see what these changes look like right away. For more information, schedule an appointment with your local dental office today.