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Porcelain veneers are porcelain shells that are placed over the front surface of teeth to conceal cosmetic imperfections. Dr. Azari explains how veneers can conceal imperfections, such as stains, chips, and more, and can be paired with other treatments, such as orthodontics, for the best possible smile. Veneers are a permanent solution that last about 10 years.
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Veneers are porcelain
facings for the teeth.
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Once you have certain things
that happen to teeth,
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such as wear or trauma
or just poor aesthetictics
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due to discoloration.
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Patients like to have pretty smiles
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so we use veneers
to help replace those teeth
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to what they once had
or what they've always wanted
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to give them those smiles
that we can create.
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Veneers are a wonderful asset
to be able to accomplish that.
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I like doing orthhodonture
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to help move teeth,
to put them in their proper arrangements
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so once we do our veneers,
we get the best possible outcome.
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People who have a lot of discoloration,
veneers provide that aesthetic,
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that coverage and give you
the teeth that you always wanted.
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We pick the shade
and the shape, and the size
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and we use our temporary veneers
to guide us to get to our final product
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so we know where we want to be
and the patient knows
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that they're going to get the same
tooth that they're happy with.
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So they're going to look at their smile
and say, "That's exactly what I wanted."
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Veneers are a permanent solution.
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They do last for a certain period of time.
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Some people, they last longer than others.
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10 years is about a good scale,
if you will,
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of when a veneer should be
replaced or might need to be replaced.
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Like anything else,
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it's how you take care
of your teeth at home,
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how often you're coming
to see the hygienist
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and what foods you're eating,
and how your dietary habits are.
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These things play a big part
into the longevity of veneer, yes.
