How does the dentist fix my chipped tooth?
When you have a chipped tooth or chipped teeth, you can simply correct it in three different ways. Through bonding, Visage Veneers® or Lumineers® our dentists can help repair your smile to its former glory.
Bonding
Dental bonding is a restorative treatment that fills a composite resin (durable plastic) which is hardened with a high-intensity light that essentially “bonds” the material to the tooth. Composites are tooth-coloured to effectively create a natural looking restoration in either the front or back of the mouth.
Tooth bonding is able to withstand everyday functions, allowing you to eat and live without worrying about your teeth. The bonding lifespan can depend on many things, including how you care for your teeth. If you perform good home care and routine dental check-ups, dental bonding lasts for many years. If you are not consistent with home care or professional cleanings, the bonded teeth will not last as long as they could. Bonded teeth are susceptible to staining just like normal teeth, so you should avoid smoking and limit intake of wine, green tea and other staining products.
Best for those who want a temporarily fix.
Visage Veneers
Visage Veneers® are very strong, thin shells of ceramic that are permanently bonded to the front surface of your natural teeth. Teeth that are chipped can be transformed with porcelain veneers. Veneers have caused a revolution in cosmetic dentistry.
When bonded to the teeth, the ultra-thin porcelain veneers are virtually undetectable and highly resistant to coffee, tea, and even cigarette stains. For strength and appearance, their resemblance to healthy, white tooth enamel is unsurpassed by other restorative options.
Veneers look more natural than any other restoration. They could easily be mistaken for natural teeth.
The porcelain reflects light just like real tooth. In some ways veneers are even better than tooth enamel. Porcelain will not stain or wear like natural teeth do. Clinical tests across the country show that even years after the procedure, with proper maintenance, your new smile will look just as bright as it did the day the veneers were applied. The best part is that veneers require little or no tooth preparation. They look like natural teeth and won't weaken your natural tooth structure.
Veneering usually takes two appointments. On the first visit, small adjustments are made to your teeth to accommodate the veneers, which will then be custom designed by a laboratory expert. On the second visit, the veneers will be bonded to your natural teeth, one by one. Placing porcelain veneers requires a high degree of technical skill and attention to cosmetic detail. The result is a natural, dazzling smile.
Best for those who want the most natural result possible.
Lumineers
LUMINEERS® BY CERINATE® are porcelain veneers that offer the painless way to a permanently whiter and perfectly aligned smile. We can apply these contact lens-thin “smile shapers” to teeth without any grinding or shaving, transforming teeth into a naturally beautiful smile that looks perfect for every individual. LUMINEERS can even be placed over existing crown or bridgework without having to replace them.
LUMINEERS are contact lens-thin and are placed over existing teeth without having to remove painful tooth structure (unlike traditional veneers). LUMINEERS is the painless, permanent cosmetic solution for stained, chipped, discolored or misaligned teeth.
In just 2-3 visits, you can have a custom-made smile that is clinically proven to last over 20 years - and it is completely reversible since your natural tooth structure is still intact! Get your perfect smile today!
Best for those who don't want to alter their teeth before applying veneers.
