April 2010 Archives
This page contains an archive of all entries posted to Tooth Talk in April 2010. They are listed from oldest to newest.
April 21, 2010
What is a veneer?
A patient today asked me to explain what a porcelain veneer is and how it works. A veneer is a very thin piece of very strong porcelain that is placed on the front surface of a tooth. They are used to achieve a cosmetic goal such as brightening the smile, correcting poor alignment, or to lengthen the teeth. Because they are cosmetic, they are usually done on the upper or lower front teeth.
April 11, 2010
What dental procedure is the most beneficial to the patient?
A patient recently asked me what dental procedure is the most beneficial to the patient. The patient knows that I perform many procedures from crowns, veneers, and implants to white fillings. Although every patient's needs are different, I would say that dental cleanings and exam (good old-fashioned checkup!) is the most important.