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Discover the Benefits of Porcelain Veneers

By Wynn H. Okuda DMD, Inc
December 18, 2020
Category: Cosmetic Dentistry
Tags: Veneers   porcelain veneers  

Porcelain veneers change smiles in many effective ways--color, shape, and size to name a few. Available through Dr. Wynn Okuda in Honolulu, HI, these lifelike laminates offer our healthy patients new smiles that brighten their self-confidence, and veneers last for years. Here are the details.

Just what are porcelain veneers?

They are thin, translucent shells shaped like healthy, attractive teeth. Realistically colored and featuring a brilliant sheen, veneers are custom-crafted from high-grade ceramic or even durable cosmetic resin. After a careful review of your smile needs and preferences, Dr. Okuda will help you choose the material and design perfect for your teeth, gums, and overall facial appearance.

To place porcelain veneers, Dr. Okuda prepares the teeth that will receive veneers. He takes oral impressions to send to the dental lab where a trained ceramist creates each veneer.

When you return to the office in Honolulu, HI, your dentist uses a tooth-colored cement to bond your porcelain veneers in place. Because of precise imaging, impression, and fabrication techniques, your laminates will fit perfectly, look natural, and feel comfortable.

More features and benefits

1. Veneers are natural-looking. No one will be able to tell you to have laminates.

2. Veneers are strong and stain-resistant.

3. Veneers require far less enamel reduction than porcelain crowns.

4. Care is easy. Just brush and floss as you usually do, and see Dr. Okuda twice a year for a check-up and cleaning.

5. Because they are custom-fitted, veneers do not irritate your gums.

6. Veneers cover stains and are in themselves, stain-resistant.

7. Veneers increase your self-confidence because they virtually erase embarrassing flaws.

Get the expert help you deserve

At our Honolulu, HI, office, Dr. Wynn Okuda offers state of the art preventive, restorative, and aesthetic treatments. He is an Accredited Fellow in the AACD and has helped people just like you achieve optimal oral health and smile appearance. Are you ready to find out more about porcelain veneers and our other services? Then, call for a personal consultation at (808) 734-1099.

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Get a Hollywood Smile with Porcelain Veneers

By Dr.Okuda
July 22, 2014
Category: About Cosmetic Dentistry
Tags: Veneers   porcelain veneers  
Have you ever wondered how nearly everyone in Hollywood has a flawless, radiant smile? It sort of seems unfair that all those incredibly talented people were also gifted with killer sets of pearly whites. While it’s entirely possible that Hollywood hunks and starlets were born with naturally perfect teeth, more than a few have confessed to owing their smiles to various forms of cosmetic dentistry. For many actors and actresses—such as Katie Holmes, Zac Efron, Katherine Heigl, and Hilary Duff—no red carpet look is complete without a set of porcelain veneers.
 

What are Veneers?

Veneers are customized shells made to fit over the natural teeth. The shells are bonded to the teeth with a special resin, instantly transforming the appearance of a smile. They can be made from many different materials, but by far, porcelain is the most sought-after option. The benefits of porcelain veneers include: Veneers
  • Veneers offer a more natural appearance.
  • Veneers can be customized to match the color of existing teeth.
  • Veneers resist stains more effectively than other materials or even natural teeth.
We routinely use veneers to fix a number of unwanted smile characteristics. Most often, Honolulu patients are seeking a way to hide teeth that are discolored, either due to their age or because of dental procedures like fillings or root canal treatment. Veneers can be designed to restore the shape of teeth that are worn down, chipped, or broken. They can also be utilized to hide large gaps in the teeth.
 

With Veneers, You Too Can Have the Smile of Your Dreams

If you’ve ever thought about cosmetic dentistry, now is the time to seek it out. With great smiles come great confidence, and you too, have access to star-quality treatment at The Day Dental Spa of Hawaii. Applying a set of veneers to the teeth usually takes about two to three trips to the dentist, and no one will make you feel more comfortable or special throughout your treatment than Honolulu dentist Wynn Okuda. He is one of only 63 dentists in the world who is an Accredited Fellow by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) and has over twenty-five of experience in the industry.
 
What are you waiting for? Our world-class cosmetic services are truly something to smile about. To learn more about cosmetic dentistry in the Honolulu area, pick up the phone and call (808) 734-1099 today to schedule a complimentary consultation!
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Today's Cosmetic Dentistry is not only a pretty smile

By admin
September 23, 2013
Category: Uncategorized
Tags: About Cosmetic Dentistry   porcelain crowns   porcelain veneers   veneer   tooth grinding  

One question I have heard a lot lately from my new patients…. “Is a veneer as strong as a crown?” It reminded me why porcelain veneers were created. Porcelain veneers were created to provide patients with a conservative alternative to fully crowning teeth. However, the public started hearing about the esthetic benefits of porcelain veneers with a well publicized television program called “Extreme Makeover”.  I utilize porcelain veneers in my practice to provide my patients with a conservative option of using a porcelain veneer versus a porcelain crown.  When preparing a tooth for a veneer, we prepare the front and sides of the tooth and the back remains your own natural tooth.  For patients that have old fillings, or grind their teeth, this is a very conservative solution to reinforce the cracks that occur in teeth overtime, and give you back the length you have lost. 

As a bonus, with the latest and greatest porcelain veneers we can change the shape, size, position, and color to compliment your natural skin tones.Patients also ask if veneers are stronger than crowns.  Based on my experience I have found porcelain veneers to be stronger for many reasons.  Bonding porcelain to natural tooth enamel is the strongest bond we have currently in dentistry, and with these amazing bonding agents, it allows us to wind the clock back years without having to remove excessive amounts of tooth structure. Maintaining porcelain veneers is simple.  Treat them the exact same way you would treat a natural tooth.  Brush and floss daily as you would your natural teeth, see your dental hygienist at least twice annually for professional teeth cleaning, and if you are a heavy tooth grinder, wear a preventative night guard to protect your teeth while you are sleeping.Cosmetic dentistry is not only a pretty smile, but a strong conservative alternative to porcelain crowns.

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