Some patients come to us loving their smile but wanting just a little bit more in terms of aesthetics. To perfect an already great smile, we may suggest porcelain veneers. Porcelain veneers are often our go-to tool to correct minor imperfections on the surface of teeth or spacing issues. Here are some frequently asked questions and answers about veneers: Q: Are veneers heavy or thick? Will I feel them in my mouth? A: No, in fact veneers are thinner than a fingernail, once they are in place you won’t even know they are there! Q: How long do they last? A: Properly installed, veneers can last from 10-20 years. A great investment for an enhanced smile! Q: How are they attached? Can they fall off? A: Veneers are attached to your tooth with a very strong bonding compound. They do not fall off and provide years of durable use. Q: Do veneers look like natural teeth? A: Porcelain is the perfect material to copy tooth enamel, as it is incorporates luster, shine and translucence to look just like your natural teeth. Q: What if the surrounding teeth are a different color? A: Generally what we recommend is that we use a whiter shade of porcelain for the veneer and perform tooth whitening in conjunction wi
Protect your children’s smile with Comfort Dental Care
Here at Comfort Dental Care in Modesto, we believe in starting dental education at a young age. This ensures the best possible outcome of your child’s teeth as they learn the habits of good dental hygiene at a young age. Utilizing our state of the art digital x-ray we can also predict overcrowding in the mouth which means that you’ll be able to plan for their treatments later in life as well as start early intervention.