Dental Veneers in Redding
No aspect of dental treatment provides more personal satisfaction to Dr. Wright than fabricating a beautiful set of porcelain veneers for a patient. There is so much professional pleasure derived from transforming a patient’s smile and watching his or her eyes light up when first handed a mirror.
A beautifully restored dentition will change a person’s life more than any other cosmetic procedure. A person who previously was afraid to smile can now smile confidently and continuously. When you smile you are happy and your mood changes, the facial muscle tension disappears keeping you looking younger longer.
Dr. Wright prefers the term aesthetic dentistry to cosmetic dentistry but appreciates that some patients like bright, white veneers and sometimes that best fits the face and personality of the patient. Other patients particularly as they reach middle age often prefer an aesthetic but real appearance. As a dental veneer is a prosthesis, it falls within the domain of prosthodontics.
Restorative Materials
The earlier porcelains used for veneers were brittle and prone to chipping. They were also very translucent like enamel making it difficult to mask out underlying discolorations. In recent years new ceramics have been developed that are stronger and more able to cover up dark teeth. Sometimes a combination are used.
Art & Digital Dental Technology
A significant amount of a prosthodontist’s training is spent learning dental technology. This involves physically making the crowns, veneers, bridges, implant restorations, TMD splints, complete and partial dentures for his or her patient. In the last ten years there have been major advances in the development of digital technology in prosthodontics. More than ever this calls for a greater understanding and hands-on skill in dental prosthetics, which is the domain of the prosthodontist, known as the bio-engineer of the dental profession. Dr. Wright performs much of his own laboratory work.
A major benefit for the patient is that the prosthodontist can fabricate and repair many provisional, interim and permanent restorations and prostheses in the practice rather that having to send it back to the dental laboratory and a rescheduled appointment. Great skill is required to achieve an aesthetic, durable and functional result.
Combination Treatment
In situations where a patient has crowded or spaced teeth Dr. Wright recommends minor orthodontic treatment using Invisalign appliances to close spaces or create more room for veneers. This helps preserve tooth structure and attain a more aesthetic result.
Weddings and Dentistry in Redding
Weddings are a frequent reason for having your teeth prepared for veneers or crowns, or for new dentures. This often extends beyond the bride and groom to include the parents and members of the wedding party. Everyone wants to have attractive white teeth for the wedding photographs. Plan early as this is a very busy time during the six-month lead up to the happy event.
Dr. Wright provides specialist prosthodontics services for Redding, Shasta and the neighbouring counties of Tehama; Siskiyou; Trinity; Modoc; Lassen; Plumas and Glenn.
