Crowns and Veneers
At Hardwick Dental Practice, we offer exceptional services in crowns and veneers, providing you with the perfect solution to enhance the appearance and functionality of your teeth. Whether you’re looking to restore a damaged tooth or achieve a stunning smile makeover, our expert team is here to help.
What are Crowns?
Crowns, also known as caps, are custom-made restorations designed to cover a damaged or decayed tooth, restoring its shape, size, strength, and appearance. Crowns can be made from various materials, including porcelain, ceramic, and metal.
Benefits of Crowns:
Protection
Crowns protect and strengthen weakened teeth, preventing further damage.
Natural Appearance:
Modern crowns are designed to blend seamlessly with your natural teeth, providing an aesthetically pleasing result.
Durability:
Crowns are highly durable and can last many years with proper care.
Improved Functionality:
Crowns restore the normal function of your teeth, allowing you to eat and speak comfortably.
Consultation and Examination:
The process begins with a thorough examination and consultation to determine the best treatment plan.
Tooth Preparation:
The damaged tooth is shaped to accommodate the crown. This involves removing a portion of the tooth structure.
Impressions:
Impressions of your teeth are taken to create a custom-fit crown that matches the shape and color of your natural teeth.
Temporary Crown:
A temporary crown is placed to protect the prepared tooth while the permanent crown is being made.
Final Placement:
Once the permanent crown is ready, it is carefully placed and adjusted for a perfect fit and bite.
What are Veneers?
Veneers are thin shells of porcelain or composite resin that are bonded to the front surface of your teeth. They are used to improve the appearance of teeth that are discolored, chipped, misaligned, or have gaps.
Benefits of Veneers:
Aesthetic Improvement: Veneers provide a natural, beautiful appearance, enhancing the overall look of your smile.
Minimally Invasive: The process of applying veneers is minimally invasive, requiring only a small amount of enamel removal.
Stain Resistance: Porcelain veneers are resistant to stains, ensuring a long-lasting bright smile.
Durability: Veneers are durable and can withstand normal biting and chewing forces.
The Veneer Process:
Consultation and Planning: The process starts with a consultation to discuss your aesthetic goals and develop a personalized treatment plan.
Tooth Preparation: A small amount of enamel is removed from the front surface of the teeth to make room for the veneers.
Impressions: Impressions of your teeth are taken to create custom veneers that fit perfectly and look natural.
Temporary Veneers: Temporary veneers may be placed while the permanent ones are being fabricated.
Bonding: Once the veneers are ready, they are bonded to the teeth using a strong adhesive, and any necessary adjustments are made for a perfect fit.
