A veneer, in any sense, is a thin, often decorative piece of material that’s placed on top of a stronger, sturdier substance. Porcelain veneers, commonly referred to as dental porcelain laminates, are wafer-thin shells of lifelike dental porcelain that change the shape, size, and color of cosmetically-blemished teeth. While most cosmetic and other dentistry options… Read more »
Category: Cosmetic Dentist
Porcelain Veneers Fit Natural Teeth like a Glove
Since so many actors and actresses set the tone for physical appearance, it should be no surprise that porcelain dental veneers had their inception in California. Dr. Charles Pincus was the man behind the idea originally, but his temporarily bonded veneers could only last for a few hours. Bonding materials have been formulated over the… Read more »
Professional and Safe Teeth Whitening Results? Turn to your Dentist
As you age, while embracing the natural changes, it’s only normal to want to look as young as possible. There are extreme cosmetic answers to achieving a more youthful appearance. But then again there are much simpler answers to shaving a few years off of your look. Your smile may hold the key. A whiter,… Read more »
FAQs About Dentures
Tooth loss hinders the health and beauty of our smiles. According to the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, over 26% of people in the United States are missing all of their natural teeth. Without your teeth, eating and communicating can be difficult. Your Pella IA dentist, Dr. Jeffrey Allen, offers a solution for advanced… Read more »
Porcelain Veneers Quiz from Pella, IA Cosmetic Dentist
Porcelain dental veneers were invented in California by a dentist named Dr. Charles Pincus. He designed prosthetic teeth to be fixed to the fronts of natural teeth and cover over flaws. At the time, the only available dental-grade adhesive at the time was denture glue, which only provides temporary bonding. Unfortunately, this meant that veneers… Read more »
Pella, IA Cosmetic Dentist Provides Multi-Faceted Porcelain Veneers
There are physical flaws we need to accept. We are born a certain way, and there’s only so many surgical procedures, tricks with make-up, hairstyles that might cover up the things we find embarrassing, etc., that we should even waste our time with. Beauty truly does come from the inside. However, teeth are impression makers…. Read more »