Over time, your teeth can become worn, dull, or discolored. Even with a structurally healthy smile, cosmetic concerns can still occur.
Washington cosmetic dentist, Dr. Andrew Cobb offers natural-looking, long-lasting solutions for patients who want to enhance their natural smile. Dr. Cobb takes a comprehensive approach to dental care to save as much as much of the natural tooth as possible. The goal is to enhance the appearance of the teeth through complete, personalized solutions. Visit our Washington, DC dental office to see if porcelain veneers are right for you.
Complete Dentistry in Washington, DC
Dr. Cobb is a Senior faculty member at The Dawson Academy. He teaches other dentists the value of proper diagnosis, comprehensive treatment planning, and the importance of patient care. Dr. Cobb adopts the principles of complete dental care in his Washington, DC dental office. Dr. Cobb and our staff work with each patient to create a personalized solution to address all of their dental needs.
Porcelain Veneers in Washington, DC
Comprehensive Evaluation: Every treatment begins with a comprehensive evaluation. During the evaluation, Dr. Cobb will thoroughly examine the teeth, mouth, gums, jaw joints, and muscles. With the results of the evaluation, Dr. Cobb will be able to determine if you have any underlying dental issues that may contribute to damaged teeth. Dr. Cobb will address any underlying dental concerns before treating any cosmetic issues.
Digital Imaging and Models: Without making any changes to the teeth, Dr. Cobb can use 2-D and 3-D models to plan your treatment. Patients will also get to gauge what their final results will look like during this step in the treatment planning stage.
Preparation: Once the treatment is planned, Dr. Cobb will need to prepare your teeth for bonding. A small amount of surface structure is removed from the affected teeth.Dr. Cobb will take impressions of the teeth and send them to a dental lab for fabrication.
In most cases, Dr. Cobb will fit you for provisional veneers to protect your teeth while you wait for your porcelain veneers. On average, the porcelain veneers process takes about 2-3 weeks.
Final Placement: During your final visit, Dr. Cobb will check the fit and comfort of your porcelain veneers. Once you are both satisfied with the porcelain veneers, Dr. Cobb will permanently bond them to the teeth, and finish with a light polish to give them a beautiful shine.
Schedule A Consultation
Achieve your ideal smile with custom designed porcelain veneers. Contact Dr. Cobb to schedule a consultation and find out what your cosmetic dentistry options are right for you.