Porcelain dental veneers were invented in California by a dentist named Dr. Charles Pincus. He designed prosthetic teeth to be fixed to the fronts of natural teeth and cover over flaws. At the time, the only available dental-grade adhesive at the time was denture glue, which only provides temporary bonding. Unfortunately, this meant that veneers… Read more »
Category: Cosmetic Dentist
Pella, IA Cosmetic Dentist Provides Multi-Faceted Porcelain Veneers
There are physical flaws we need to accept. We are born a certain way, and there’s only so many surgical procedures, tricks with make-up, hairstyles that might cover up the things we find embarrassing, etc., that we should even waste our time with. Beauty truly does come from the inside. However, teeth are impression makers…. Read more »
Is Your Drink Making Your Teeth Dull? Pella Cosmetic Dentist Answers
Even as summer starts to heat up, many of us rely on our morning cup of coffee (or two, or three) to get us going in the morning. Perhaps you enjoy an iced coffee or iced tea. Or are you a soda drinker? You may not feel as fond of these beverages, however, if you… Read more »
Pella Cosmetic Dentist Explains Types of Tooth Stains
Are you happy with the color and brightness of your smile? When it comes to patients seeking cosmetic dentistry services, teeth whitening is one of the most requested of all procedures. Dull, yellowed teeth can give an aged appearance to an otherwise beautiful smile. There are two types of staining on teeth – intrinsic and… Read more »
Pella Dentist: What’s a Crown and Bridge?
Everyone desires that perfect smile. Across American people rely on cosmetic and restorative dentistry to brighten and repair their smiles. But what if you have a missing tooth? Replacing a missing tooth in a way that looks completely natural is possible and available to patients at Allen Family Dentistry. Pella cosmetic dentist, Dr. Jeffrey Allen, explains… Read more »
Pella Dentist Answers Porcelain Veneers FAQs
What makes up veneers? Dental veneers are made of ultra thin porcelain shells. These cosmetic restorations are specifically shaped and color-matched to look realistic and blend almost seamlessly with the rest of your smile. The semi-translucent porcelain material matches the semi-translucency of your natural teeth. In addition, since the porcelain is a monolithic, smooth material,… Read more »