Dental Veneers Can Boost Your Self Confidence

If your smile is something that you are ashamed of, call or click and schedule an appointment with Hawaii’s best-known Cosmetic Dentist, Dr. Wynn Okuda.

Dr. Okuda is an expert and master when it comes to dental veneers and can help you get your self-confidence back while giving you the smile that you deserve. Dental veneers are not created equal and if you want the procedure done the right way, call and schedule an appointment with Dr. Okuda who is one of only 350 dentists on the planet who accredited by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. The AACD is the largest cosmetic dental organization in the world, with nearly 7,000 members.

Dental veneers are ultra thin and made out of porcelain or resin and can be used to repair chips, cracks, badly stained teeth that cannot be helped with tooth whitening, poorly aligned teeth and to fill the gap between your teeth. Comparable to your tooth enamel, dental veneers are strong and replicate the natural look of your own teeth.

During your dental veneer consultation, Dr. Okuda will make sure that your teeth and gums are healthy enough for dental veneers. If you are given the all clear, Dr. Okuda will also provide you with a smile analysis in order to determine if dental veneers are the right fit for you.

Also called porcelain veneers or dental porcelain laminates, dental veneers are custom made to match the natural color of your teeth. Dental veneers cover the front surfaces of your teeth and are bonded directly to your natural teeth. 

Porcelain veneers are more resistant to stains than resin veneers and will mimic the natural light reflecting properties better as well. Resin veneers are thinner than porcelain veneers and require less removal of the enamel on your teeth. When you schedule an appointment with Dr. Wynn Okuda for cosmetic dentistry in Hawaii, he will discuss the best materials for your particular needs.

If Dr. Okuda has determined that dental veneers are right for you, you will need two or three dental appointments. One for consultation, two to make your custom made dental veneers and a third appointment to bond your new veneers to your natural teeth.

Before your dental veneers are applied, Dr. Okuda will take pictures and x-rays and make a mold or impression of your teeth. Once the mold has been made, about ½ millimeter of your natural enamel will be removed to make way for the dental veneer. This is done to make room for the dental or porcelain veneer. You may or may not need a local anesthetic before this step occurs.

Before your new veneers are placed, Dr. Okuda will make sure that the color and fit is right before bonding. Once happy with placement, Dr. Okuda will clean, polish and etch the tooth to roughen it up allowing for a stronger bond.

A special bonding cement is applied to your new veneer before placing on your tooth. Once it has been positioned properly, Dr. Okuda will use a light or laser to harden the dental bonding materials.

Once your veneers have been placed, Dr. Okuda will remove any excess bonding cement before evaluating your bite and making final adjustments. 

If you would like more information regarding dental or porcelain veneers, call and schedule an appointment with Dr. Wynn Okuda who can come up with the best solution for your new smile. Call or click today.