Cosmetic Dentistry
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Is It Possible to Get Just One Porcelain Veneer?
Porcelain veneers can be placed on a single tooth, but it requires meticulous color matching and customization. Dr. John Schmid at Contemporary Cosmetic Dentistry is known for personalized care and high-quality results. Choosing an experienced and qualified cosmetic dentist is crucial to achieving natural-looking veneers tailored to individual goals.
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4 Front Veneers: Before and After Smile Transformations
If you want to improve the appearance of your smile without changing every tooth, 4 front veneers may be an option worth considering. Porcelain veneers can enhance the shape, size, color, and overall symmetry of your front teeth, helping create a more balanced, natural-looking smile. In the following video, Dr. John Schmid discusses a smile…
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Do Dentists Shave Down Teeth for Porcelain Veneers?
Many patients considering porcelain veneers have questions about how the teeth are prepared before treatment. One of the most common concerns is whether dentists need to shave down or reshape natural teeth to place veneers. In most cases, yes, a small amount of enamel is removed to prepare teeth for porcelain veneers. However, the amount…
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Can You Get a Smile Makeover If You Have Tooth Decay?
When you think about a smile makeover, you may picture treatments designed to improve the color, shape, size, or alignment of your teeth. But what happens if you also have tooth decay? The good news is that having tooth decay does not necessarily mean you cannot improve the appearance of your smile. However, the health…
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Can Veneers Close Gaps Between Teeth?
If you have spaces or gaps between your teeth and want a more even, balanced smile, you may be wondering if porcelain veneers can close them. In the video below, Dr. Schmid answers this question. In many cases, yes, veneers can be used to close gaps. By carefully designing the shape and width of each…
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Can Veneers Get Cavities?
If you have porcelain veneers or are considering them, you may wonder: Can veneers get cavities? The short answer is no. Porcelain veneers themselves cannot develop cavities because porcelain does not decay. However, you can still get cavities if you have veneers. Veneers cover the front surface of a natural tooth, but they do not…
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What Makes a Good Cosmetic Dentist?
Choosing a cosmetic dentist is an important decision. Whether you are considering porcelain veneers, a smile makeover, or another cosmetic treatment, you want a dentist who understands that creating a beautiful smile involves more than simply changing the appearance of your teeth. So, what should you look for when choosing a cosmetic dentist? Watch Dr.…
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What Do You Do When You Need a Lot of Dental Work?
If you have several dental problems, you may not know where to begin. You could be dealing with missing teeth, old fillings, decay, cracked or worn teeth, gum problems, or concerns about the appearance of your smile. The good news is that needing extensive dental work does not necessarily mean everything has to be treated…