6 Tips for Taking Care of Your Porcelain Veneers

Did you just make over your smile with porcelain veneers from Millennium Smiles? We know that you love your new smile and are probably still grinning from ear to ear showing off your new pearly whites. We want you to keep it that way, so we have compiled a few tips to help keep your porcelain veneers looking great:

Take Care of Your Veneers. Taking care of your porcelain veneers is as important as taking care of your natural teeth. This means you should brush at least twice per day (with a soft-bristled brush and non-abrasive toothpaste) and floss at least once per day. This is to maintain your healthy teeth that are under your veneers and prevent tooth decay.

Prevent Stains. Veneers are formulated to resist staining, but bonding materials can be affected by dark-colored food and drinks like berries, wine, soda, and coffee. When this bonding material becomes stained, your teeth can appear yellow or brown. To prevent this from happening, Dr. Korous recommends that you use a straw when drinking wine or other dark beverages and brushing immediately after eating foods that can leave you with stains.

Veneers are a great way to update your smile. Keep them looking great with these tips.
Quit Smoking. Smoking and the use of tobacco products can cause staining and can negatively impact the bond between your teeth and the veneer overlay. When this bond becomes damaged or weakened, it leaves you at risk for cracking and lifting. Not only can quitting smoking and tobacco products prolong the life of your veneers, but it can also help to prolong your life by reducing your risk developing oral and other forms of cancer.

Avoid Hard Foods. Porcelain veneers are very durable, but you can cause chips, cracks, and other damage by crunching on hard foods like hard foods like nuts, hard candies, and ice. You should also avoid using your teeth as tools to open packages, remove bottle caps and wine corks (yes, people do this!)

Grind Your Teeth? Wear a Mouthguard. Grinding your teeth can put stress on your veneers, just like on your natural teeth. This stress means cracks, chips, and damage to your tooth enamel and your porcelain veneers. Talk to Dr. Korous about being fitted for a mouthguard to prevent damage to your veneers.

Schedule and Keep Your Dental Appointments. Be sure to visit Dr. Korous at least twice per year for your dental checkups and cleanings.

Questions about porcelain veneers? Call Millennium Smiles today at our Little Elm dental office 972-987-4899 for a consultation.

 

 

Smile Makeover

Are you embarrassed by your stained, chipped or crooked teeth? Do you find yourself holding back your full smile in social and professional interactions? Concealing your smile from the world is stressful and can affect the quality of your life. Stop worrying about what others think about your smile. Frisco cosmetic dentist Dr. Dunia Korous incorporates her advanced education with the latest in dental technology to offer her patients full Smile Makeovers.

Some patients may struggle to justify the expense of cosmetic dentistry because they may view the procedures as vain. It is important to remember that many cosmetic dental concerns can develop into serious oral health problems. Chipped, broken, or missing teeth can cause infection or even gum disease. Treating the underlying cause of your dental concerns can build a healthy foundation for your teeth and gums, promoting a naturally beautiful smile. A healthy oral foundation is critical in building an aesthetically pleasing smile and supporting long term dental health.

Dr. Korous is passionate about helping her patients. With her enthusiastic approach to dentistry, she offers her patients individualized treatment. The first step in your personal Smile Makeover at Millennium Smiles is a individual and comprehensive oral exam. Dr.Korous will take the time to discuss the positive outcomes of each cosmetic procedures she recommends. All recommendations will be based on your specific oral health and cosmetic goals. Dr. Korous will help you build a healthy foundation for a beautiful and functional smile.

Millennium Smiles of Frisco TX offers a full range of cosmetic dental services. Each service is designed to repair and strengthen the beauty and function of your smile.

  • Porcelain veneers: A thin ceramic coating attached to your existing teeth. Can solve chips, cracks, or misshapen teeth.
  • Dental crowns: Can strengthen the natural tooth for various dental health concerns.
  • Teeth whitening: Can take years off your yellow or stained smile.
  • Tooth bonding: Can reshape teeth, fill gaps between teeth or repair discolored teeth.
  • Cosmetic fillings/white fillings: Can discreetly fill cavities and replace old metal fillings that may be visible.

Advancements in Smile Makeover Technology

Advancements in cosmetic dentistry have given dentists like Dr. Korous the ability to create more natural looking smiles. Whether you want to whiten your teeth, or need a total smile makeover, Dr. Korous can help.

Dr. Korous utilizes the most advanced in dental technology. CEREC is a professional software program used to design and fabricate dental restorations all in the convenience of our Frisco, TX dentist office. CEREC allows Dr. Korous to obtain 3-D imagery and models of your mouth for a more accurate diagnosis and precise treatment.

Using advanced quality materials cosmetic dental restorations are more natural looking than ever. Dr. Korous can perform most cosmetic dental restorations in our Frisco dentist office. CEREC helps reduce the time it takes to complete cosmetic dental restorations. CEREC’s onsite milling component eliminates the need for a third party dental lab. This saves our patients time and money. Dr. Korous can have most patients fitted with their dental restorations in just a few short visits.

Schedule An Appointment

If you are wondering what cosmetic restorations could restore your beautiful smile, contact Dr. Korous today. Our caring and dedicated dental care team will be happy to answer questions and schedule your Smile Makeover consultation.

Fix Crooked Teeth- Without Braces!

Crooked teeth are more than a cosmetic dental concern. Did you know that crooked teeth can cause serious dental health concerns? Crooked teeth can lead to dysfunction in the jaw and bite, and can make it difficult to properly clean your teeth. Crooked teeth can be a leading factor in causing tooth decay, gum disease, and TMJ. If the stigma of adult braces is holding you back from straightening your smile, Dr. Korous at Millennium Smiles in Little Elm offers cosmetic alternatives to braces that may be right for you.

Dr. Dunia Korous, a highly trained and experienced cosmetic and restorative dentist, will spend one-on-one time with each patient to build an individualized dental treatment plan. After a comprehensive oral health exam, Dr. Korous can advise you on what treatment options are best for you unique dental health concerns. If your teeth are severely crooked, braces may be your best option. In less severe cases, we may be able to straighten your smile with leading cosmetic dentistry techniques and advanced technology. Dr. Korous will discuss and educate you on all of your options, so you can make the most suitable, well-informed decision.

Cosmetic Dentistry Options

ntal Bonding
Completed in one single visit to our dentist office, Dr. Korous applies a tooth-colored resin directly to your teeth. She then sculpts the biocompatible composite material into the desired tooth shape. With the use of a painless, special light, the form is bonded to the natural tooth. Offering a long-term and natural appearance, dental bonding can offer the appearance of straight teeth.

Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain veneers are an aesthetically pleasing and an effective way of straightening teeth without braces. Dr. Korous uses the most advanced materials and technology to give you a natural-looking smile with veneers. An ultrathin clear ceramic material is applied to the front and sides of the teeth creating a permanent and long-lasting solution to crooked teeth.
Invisalign®
Virtually unnoticeable, this removable braces alternative can create a straight smile without the discomfort of traditional metal braces. Dr. Korous will take molds of your teeth to create a series of retainers that will gradually straighten your teeth. Using state of the art Invisalign software Dr. Korous is able to more accurately and precisely straighten your teeth.

Schedule An Appointment

To find the right path to your straightest, healthiest smile, contact Dr. Korous today. Call our Little Elm dental office, or schedule an appointment online.

Take Years Off Your Smile

Providing results that meet all of your expectations, porcelain veneers can take years of damage and tooth staining off of your smile with comfortable, durable and natural looking results. Porcelain veneers can be used to improve misshapen or chipped teeth, fix gaps, and cover stained or discolored teeth. They are great for a subtle smile makeover that will last for many years.

High Quality Veneers

It’s important to choose an experienced and highly trained cosmetic dentist who understands the subtleties and needs of your individual cosmetic goals and desires. Frisco cosmetic dentist Dr. Dunia Korous will work with you to ensure you’re investing your time and money in the right procedure. At Millennium Smiles, we only use the highest quality materials, and in just two to three visits to our Frisco office, you can boost your confidence with a more vibrant and youthful smile.

Will You Be Able To Tell I have Veneers?

Porcelain Veneers are made of high quality, ultra-thin ceramic. Due to the reflective properties of the material, light reflects off of them just like a natural tooth. Porcelain veneers are custom fit to your mouth based on the shape, color and fit of your unique smile. Veneers are considered a permanent restoration that will last for many years. When installed by a highly trained and experienced cosmetic dentist, it is nearly impossible to differentiate between porcelain veneers and and natural teeth.

At Millennium Smiles, every patient receives attentive, personalized care from Dr. Korous so that they are able to build a cosmetic dental plan that fits their budget and fulfills their dreams of a perfect smile.

Schedule A Consultation

Ready to learn more about what cosmetic dentistry and porcelain veneers can do for you and your smile?
Schedule an appointment with Dr. Korous to find out more about porcelain veneers, and how they can transform your smile! Call our Frisco dentist office or request an appointment online.

Choosing Dental Veneers

When it comes to cosmetic dentistry in Frisco, today’s patients have a wide variety of treatment options that can address just about any cosmetic or dental health concern. Millennium Smiles wants to be your cosmetic dentist and can help you achieve the smile of your dreams with porcelain veneers.

One of the most common options for damaged, misshapen or deeply stained teeth is porcelain veneers. There are several types of dental veneers, and each has their benefits and appropriate applications depending on the issue being addressed and desired outcome.

Dental veneers are applied directly to the surface of the teeth, requiring varying degrees of tooth preparation for each type of veneer. At Millennium Smiles in Frisco, we place all types of dental veneers, making a recommendation based on the dental health and cosmetic goals of the patient.

Dental Veneer Options:

Composite Resin Veneers: this type of veneer is often considered temporary and is used to correct a minor imperfection in a tooth. Your dentist will directly apply a tooth colored material to the surface of the tooth.

Lumineers: a minimal prep dental veneer, this type of veneer requires minimal tooth degradation and is made from a thin, translucent material that will lend a natural appearance.

Porcelain Veneers: considered the “gold standard” of dental veneers, porcelain veneers can provide a permanent solution to many cosmetic issues. Porcelain veneers require tooth preparation and will be custom made for a comfortable fit that looks and functions naturally.

Deciding which veneer is best for you requires the experience and skill of a trained cosmetic dentist. Dr. Koroushas years of experience with cosmetic dentistry and can make a recommendation after a thorough exam and consultation.

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