Veneers
Patients in Pembroke Pines, FL get stunning smiles with porcelain veneers
Have you ever looked at a celebrity’s smile and wondered how it could be so nearly perfect? Often, the secret is a cosmetic dental service called porcelain veneers. You can have the same star treatment in the care of Dr. Carlos Llapur at Pines Dental Associates in Pembroke Pines, FL.
What are dental veneers?
A veneer is an aesthetic covering. In a dental context, a veneer is a thin layer of ceramic applied to the front surface of a tooth. Dental porcelain laminates are handcrafted to exact design and shading specifications, to improve the appearance of your smile.
Dr. Llapur may recommend veneers:
- For discolored teeth. Veneers hide deep stains that do not respond to bleaching
- To mask imperfections in enamel – pits, bumps, or grooves
- To restore the appearance of chipped or broken teeth, or enamel fractures
- To cover worn down teeth
- For improvement in the symmetry of teeth that look too short, or have an unusual shape
- To close teeth gaps, for the look of even spacing
- For minor misalignment – to visually straighten teeth, without braces
Porcelain veneers: Just two appointments in Pembroke Pines, FL
Your journey to a transformed smile begins with a cosmetic consultation and examination. Adhering to the highest ethical standards, Dr. Llapur first makes sure your mouth is in healthy condition. Existing decay or gum disease must be addressed before veneers can be considered. Then he explains treatment options and answers your questions. If, together you decide that veneers are the best choice for your needs, two visits are scheduled.
At the first appointment, teeth are prepped by removing a tiny amount of enamel so that veneers seat correctly and look natural. Impressions of your mouth are made, and you select the shade – to match existing teeth, or brighter if you are having all teeth that show when you smile treated.
Veneers are fabricated at a dental laboratory. When they are completed (in about two weeks), you see Dr. Llapur again to have them cemented in place. With sensible oral habits, your new smile can last many years.
Need smile transformation even faster?
Dr. Llapur also offers same day veneers to address the aesthetic concerns listed above. These direct restorations are made “chairside” and placed in the same visit. Same day veneers are made of composite resin, the strong material used for cosmetic bonding and tooth-colored fillings. While composite veneers are not quite as durable as porcelain, they can be an immediate and economical alternative that lasts a long time with good care.
Are you looking for “veneers near me?” Be sure to choose an experienced dentist with a natural eye for artistry. Call Dr. Carlos Llapur at (954) 432-6133. Pines Dental Associates welcomes new porcelain veneers inquiries from Hollywood, Miramar, Cooper City, and Pembroke Pines. FL.
FAQs
Thin, durable shells made of tooth-colored materials bonded to the surface of teeth, especially the front teeth, to enhance their appearance.
Porcelain and composite resin are the most common veneer materials. They are shaped and bonded to the tooth. Porcelain is more resistant to staining compared to other materials.
If you have discolored, chipped, worn down, gapped, misaligned, uneven, or irregularly shaped front teeth, veneers could correct these flaws and dramatically improve your appearance.
Veneers significantly improve the appearance of teeth and gum tissues. The color can be customized to match your teeth so they look natural. Porcelain veneers are stain-resistant. The process preserves much of the tooth structure, as very little enamel has to be removed during preparation.
You should practice regular dental hygiene habits like brushing twice daily for two minutes and flossing daily. Avoid eating hard foods, don’t open things with your teeth, and wear a bite guard at night to protect your veneers.
Dr. Carlos Llapur
Dr Carlos Llapur brings a perfect mix of expertise, honesty and compassionate care to Pines Dental Associates. He is dedicated to provide comprehensive treatment to patients of all ages. With strong family roots in dentistry through his father, a renown Oral Surgeon, Dr Llapur’s passion for oral health began early and has grown into a lifelong commitment to excellence, precision and patient centered care. He completed his first dental training at the School of Dentistry of Havana, Cuba. Later, he attended the prestigious University of Pennsylvania, an Ivy League School, earning his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree and graduating Cum Laude in Clinical Honors. At Pines Dental, his philosophy is very simple: treat every patient like family.