Porcelain Veneers and Crowns

Porcelain Veneers
If you are uncomfortable with your smile because your teeth are uneven, oddly shaped, chipped, crooked, or have other irregularities, Porcelain Veneers offer a natural looking option without braces.  Porcelain veneers are used on front teeth to straighten teeth, change the color or shape of teeth and even close spaces between teeth. 

Veneers are thin porcelain sheets, which are bonded to the front of existing teeth.  The tooth requires less removal of tooth structure than with a crown.  To provide the ideal overall effect, Dr. Klement typically applies a group of veneers at the same time.  We sometimes also whiten the adjacent teeth to create a harmonious effect.  The result is a straight, even smile with teeth that are consistent in color and shape - a beautiful smile that should last for years to come!

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Porcelain Crowns
These are similar to veneers, but are selected for teeth that are weaker, more brittle, or worn, or more irregular.  Unlike veneers, they are bonded all the way around the tooth to add strength and durability.  Large-scale defects in the tooth can be caused by grinding, tooth decay, chipping, or cracking of the tooth.

Although gold or porcelain-fused-to-gold crowns are still used, all porcelain crowns from pure ceramic or reinforced ceramic have become more popular, especially for those obvious when smiling or talking, and are virtually indistinguishable from natural teeth.

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