A Whole New Smile With Veneers

What's the best way to refresh a chipped, stained smile? For many patients at Kevin Midkiff DDS Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in Lynchburg, VA, porcelain veneers are the perfect treatment. Thin, translucent, and realistic, these ceramic laminates erase a myriad of flaws and reinforce tooth structure, too.

It begins with a consultation

Dr. Kevin Midkiff invites you to a one-on-one cosmetic dentistry consultation at his Lynchburg, VA, office. It includes an exam and X-rays; then, together you'll discuss your makeover options, including porcelain veneers.

Veneers are custom-crafted according to your preferences and your dentist's exact specifications. They glue to the front of teeth marred by defects such as:

• Narrow gaps
• Small tooth twists
• Chips, cracks, and stains
• Mild crowding

As part of your treatment plan, you'll see what your finished veneers and smile will look like, thanks to the advanced imaging and design techniques employed by your dentist right in his Lynchburg, VA, office.

The veneer treatment

It involves the removal of a thin slice of enamel from the front of each tooth receiving a veneer. Then, you'll wear transitional laminates until the permanent ones are ready. When they are, Dr. Midkiff will take off the temporary veneers and use a tooth-colored bonding cement to place the new ones. This cement can be color-varied for maximum realism.

After curing the cement with a UV light, your smile is ready to go. You'll adjust to how the veneers feel in about a week or so, and any residual sensitivity disappears. Most people enjoy their veneers for about 10 years after which time they may require replacement, says the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD).

Day to day with veneers

1. Brush your teeth gently with fluoride toothpaste two times a day.

2. Floss around each tooth once daily to create a plaque-free environment.

3. See Dr. Midkiff for a check-up and cleaning twice a year.

4. Never crack walnuts, chew pencils, or open packages with your veneers.

See us soon

The start of your new smile is just a call away. Phone Kevin Midkiff DDS Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in Lynchburg, VA. Ask about our beautiful porcelain veneers. Call (434) 239-8133.