Since so many actors and actresses set the tone for physical appearance, it should be no surprise that porcelain dental veneers had their inception in California. Dr. Charles Pincus was the man behind the idea originally, but his temporarily bonded veneers could only last for a few hours. Bonding materials have been formulated over the… Read more »
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Porcelain Veneers Quiz from Pella, IA Cosmetic Dentist
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 »
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 »
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 »