Are you looking to improve the appearance of your front teeth? Dr. Michael Pugh at Artistic Dentistry in Huntsville, AL, can help you. Dental veneers are widely used to improve the appearance of front teeth and are a much more conservative option than a full dental crown. Veneers can be used to improve the appearance of staining, large gaps, large fillings, chipped teeth, or overall shape. Veneers are a thin covering over the front and biting end of the tooth used to restore the beauty of a smile. Over the years we have helped many patients who opted for veneers and now have the confidence to smile again.

Dental veneers are made in a lab from long-lasting porcelain materials. The shade can be chosen to any desired color to whiten the appearance of your smile. Dental veneers are usually placed on the anterior, or front teeth, where the chewing forces are not as hard as the back teeth. The process of placing veneers is relatively easy, requiring only two dental appointments. In some cases, only one appointment is needed. It depends on the fabrication process.

The first appointment is to “prep” the teeth and take an impression to be sent to a lab to fabricate the veneers. Veneers are fairly conservative in the preparation as it requires a small amount of space to be created on the face (front), bottom, and sides of each tooth to allow space for the veneer to be placed and look natural. You will leave the office with temporary veneers for the next week or two while the permanent veneers are being made.

The second appointment is to place the veneers and make minor adjustments if needed. What a difference it makes in the appearance of the teeth! If you’re interested in learning more, give Dr. Pugh at Artistic Dentistry in Huntsville, AL a call today at (256) 536-3386!

The visual effects of damaged teeth are obvious, but did you know issues like chips, gaps and roughness can also impede your dental health and hygiene? Dental problems can make it difficult to properly brush and floss, leaving your teeth more susceptible to bacterial growth and decay.

Veneers offer the dual benefits of improving the appearance and health of your teeth for a winning smile. Dr. Michael Pugh of Artistic Dentistry in Huntsville, AL, can fit you with veneers that look and feel natural.

What are veneers?

Dental veneers are slim coverings affixed to the front of your teeth to conceal damage and flaws. Veneers are a long-lasting and durable way to improve the look and health of your teeth.

What are the benefits of veneers?

Veneers offer a quick makeover for your smile. Whether you have deeply stained teeth, chips, cracks, gaps, jaggedness, or rough teeth, veneers fully cover the damage. Veneers from our Huntsville, AL, office are sized and shaped to fit your mouth so they look like natural teeth. 

Dental hygiene and dental health go hand in hand. If you have damaged teeth, it can be difficult to maneuver your toothbrush and floss to reach every space and surface. Exposed damage can become infiltrated with bacteria, which can lead to plaque and cavities. Veneers can also help protect your gums from if your original teeth are worn down along the gum line.

With brushing and flossing simplified, you will be better able to keep your smile shiny and clean. Veneers offer the added benefit of repelling stains from foods and beverages, so your teeth will stay whiter longer.

Discover the benefits of veneers from the Huntsville, AL, office of Dr. Pugh. Call Artistic Dentistry at (256) 536-3386.

Feel more confident smiling with the help of porcelain veneers.

Want to make drastic improvements to your appearance? If so, dental veneers may be the best way to get the smile you’ve always wanted. Our Huntsville, AL, dentist Dr. Michael Pugh can help you achieve your dream smile, no matter whether you are dealing with discolored, chipped, or slightly crooked teeth. These custom porcelain shells can work magic for your smile, giving you the set of teeth you’ve always wanted but never had. Here are the main esthetic problems that porcelain veneers could help you fix.

Shape

Many people who aren’t happy with their smiles feel that way because their teeth aren’t perfectly symmetrical. Some teeth may be chipped or uneven. Some teeth may be worn down or shorter than others due to teeth grinding. If you’ve been born with abnormally shaped teeth or you have issues with the symmetry of your smile, veneers can help to reshape all of your teeth to make them rounder or squarer.

Size

Do you have what is called a “gummy smile," where teeth are shorter than normal and your gums are unnaturally prominent? If so, you may feel like your smile is out of proportion. Our Huntsville, AL, dental team understands that this can make you feel self-conscious. The good news is that dental veneers are custom-crafted to provide you with the ideal size that you want for your smile. This can help lengthen teeth quickly and easily.

Color

While there are a variety of cosmetic options on the market that can help to remove surface stains, if you are dealing with deep stains caused by antibiotic use then these stains may not respond as effectively to professional teeth whitening. In this case, the best way to get a whiter smile may be to get dental veneers here in Huntsville, AL. These shells can be matched to the ideal shade that you want for your smile, to give you vibrant but natural results.

Alignment

Do you have a gap between your front teeth? Are your teeth just slightly off-kilter or crooked? If so, you may have assumed that the only way to fix these issues is with braces. Of course, we understand that some of our older patients may not be too keen on wearing braces. In this case, veneers may be able to give you a straighter smile without ever needing braces.

If you are interested in what dental veneers can do for you, call Artistic Dentistry in Huntsville, AL, today at (256) 536-3386 to schedule a no-risk consultation.

A couple of dark and chipped teeth can ruin your whole smile. If this describes your dental situation, consider porcelain veneers from here at Artistic Dentistry in Huntsville, AL. Beautifully crafted from high-grade ceramic, these thin laminates disguise a variety of cosmetic flaws and improve tooth strength, too.

Are veneers right for you?

Here at our Huntsville office, Dr. Michael Pugh can give you sound cosmetic dentistry advice through an examination and X-ray screening. Customized to exactly fit your teeth, veneers are thin, realistically-colored, and can camouflage dental flaws such as:

• Hairline cracks
• Large chips
• Craze lines
• Chips
• Small gaps and crowding
• Tooth rotation
• Stains which don't lighten even with professional whitening
• Uneven or worn teeth

The best outcome starts with a plan

During a consultation, you will discuss how you wish to improve your smile. Dr. Pugh will then offer you options that fit your goals and budget. In the case of porcelain veneers, your dentist will take pictures and impressions and actually preview how your finished smile will appear.

A two-visit procedure

Once your treatment plan is in place, Dr. Pugh will prepare your teeth. For proper placement and bonding, porcelain veneers require tooth resurfacing—a gentle removal of a half millimeter of enamel.

While you wait for your permanent veneers, you'll wear temporary laminates. At the next visit, Dr. Pugh will remove the laminates and use a tooth-colored cement to bond the permanent veneers in place. Because your dentist carefully adjusts and positions your veneers, you'll experience a comfortable fit, perfect bite, and best of all, no dental or gingival sensitivity.

Caring for veneers

If you already have solid brushing and flossing habits, you're well on your way to maintaining your new veneers. Additionally, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry recommends:

• Six-month hygienic cleanings and examinations with your family dentist
• Limiting highly staining foods and beverages
• Avoiding hard foods and biting on objects such as pencils, bottle caps, or plastic packaging

With this care regimen, your veneers can last for over ten years!

Look at that nice smile!

For more information or to arrange a consultation with your dentist, please contact the team here at our office in Huntsville, AL, by dialing (256) 536-3386.

Are you ready to learn more about getting dental veneers in Huntsville, AL?

Wow, that actor certainly has a beautiful smile. It may be the first thing you notice about actors on TV or even people that you pass on the street. A smile is often the most obvious and eye-catching feature we notice about someone. Of course, if your smile isn’t up to par then you may feel rather self-conscious about your appearance. Don’t worry, our Huntsville, AL, dentist Dr. Michael Pugh has your back with dental veneers.

What are dental veneers?

These individually made, thin porcelain shells are bonded to the front of your teeth to provide immediate changes to the color, shape, and size of your smile. Whether you choose to just get one dental veneer to change an oddly shaped tooth or you want to get a full set of veneers to transform your smile, the choice is up to you. Veneers are made from the highest-quality porcelain that even reflects light in the same way that real teeth do so people won’t be able to tell that you have veneers.

Who’s a good candidate for veneers?

You could be right for getting dental veneers if you are looking to hide:

• Discolorations and deep-set dental stains
• Chips and cracks
• Gaps and uneven spacing between teeth
• Misshapen teeth
• Worn-down teeth
• Minor overlapping of teeth

Before our Huntsville, AL, cosmetic dentist determines whether or not you are ideal for veneers, Dr. Pugh will need to examine your smile to make sure that there is no decay or gum disease present. He will also discuss your treatment goals to make sure that veneers can offer what you are looking for. Lastly, we will talk to you about your daily habits, from your oral care routine to whether you grind your teeth, to determine if veneers are the best course of action.

Are dental veneers forever?

If you are getting traditional dental veneers, then some tooth enamel must be removed from the front surface of your teeth before veneers can be applied. Enamel cannot grow back. The removal of it is permanent. This means, that the veneers you have will be your new smile for the rest of your life. Of course, veneers are not designed to last forever, no matter how resilient porcelain is. They will need to be replaced at some point.

Whether you have questions about dental veneers or you want to find out if your smile could benefit from these restorations, the dental experts at Artistic Dentistry in Huntsville, AL, are ready to help you achieve your dream smile.