Veneers

Porcelain veneers, also known as porcelain laminates, are thin shells of porcelain that’s custom made to fit over the front surfaces of the teeth while letting light through to create a natural appearance. The veneers have the unique ability to completely mask unattractive stains and can be a permanent solution to most cosmetic dental problems such as gaps, chips, excessively small or large teeth, “antibiotic” stained teeth, or even straighten crooked teeth. Veneers are affixed with an adhesive to the front surfaces of the teeth. Patients can have their new smile designed in as little as 2 visits. Porcelain veneers are extremely durable, and you will be able to eat almost anything.

Artistic Ability

Your cosmetic dentist's natural artistic talent is the defining factor in determining how nice your new teeth and smile will be. When making porcelain veneers, most cosmetic dentists allow the laboratory ceramist to determine critical aesthetic proportions such as tooth shape, angle, width, arch form and length of teeth in relation to the lips. Dr. de los Reyes takes responsibility for determining all of these critical aesthetic factors by creating a mock up on the patient's own teeth directly or indirectly by sending the mold to the laboratory. This process allows the patient to "preview" the final result. A resin copy of the prototype is then used as a temporary veneer, which further allows the patient to evaluate the aesthetics of the new smile at home, and live with it on a trial basis. Finally, the lab receives a model of the prototype and then faithfully reproduces the defined aesthetic proportions for the new veneers, thereby eliminating any guesswork on their part.