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Three Things to Consider When Considering Veneers

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One of today's hottest beauty accessories is a dazzling Hollywood-style smile. What was once considered a luxury for the rich and famous is now a reality for people from all walks of life looking to enhance their appearance with brighter, more beautiful teeth. After simple whitening, veneers are today's most popular choice for a smile makeover.

Fast, easy and versatile, veneers cover the front surface and biting edge of a tooth and can give you a straighter, whiter smile. What used to be a long, complicated process requiring multiple visits and long hours in the dentist chair is now a remarkably easy and comfortable procedure.

But how do you pick the right cosmetic dentist? How do you choose the right veneers? What's involved in the procedure?

Finding the right cosmetic dentist

Though many dentists offer cosmetic services, look for the ultimate in skill and experience:

--Inquire about background and training. A good cosmetic dentist will have completed a significant amount of academic and hands-on post-graduate coursework from organizations like the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), Aesthetic Advantage or the Las Vegas Institute (LVI) for Advanced Dental Studies.

--Explain your goals -- top dentists will be straightforward and recommend the best available options for you.

--Ask to see a portfolio of past work and a list of references.

All veneers are not created equal

"Most people don't think twice about the veneers they receive from their dentists, but they should," said Fred Walke, CEO of MicroDental Laboratories, makers of MAC Veneers. "Different veneer brands are made from different materials and vary in realism, strength, stain resistance, and length of life."

Pay close attention to the veneers the dentist recommends -- the differences are significant. In the past 20 years, breakthroughs in veneer materials have drastically improved levels of quality and design, and at the forefront of this evolution is state-of-the-art pressed ceramic porcelain.

Pressed ceramic veneers, like MAC Veneers(TM) from MicroDental, combine the best in technology and aesthetics, making the most natural-looking and long-lasting veneers available. They can straighten, reshape and improve the color of your teeth, and correct your bite. They are also completely stain resistant and two times stronger and longer-lasting than brands made from older, thinner feldspathic ceramics, and are recommended by top dentists three times more often than other brands.

What to know before you go

"In about the same time as it takes for dinner and a movie, you can have a beautiful new smile," said Dr. Christopher Pescatore, DMD, a leading West Coast cosmetic dentist. "Most veneer procedures involve two visits -- first, your dentist works with you to establish exactly what your new smile will look like, performs dental prep work, and then fits you with temporary veneers. The dentist then works closely with the lab to create and customize perfect fitting veneers."

Behind the scenes, the lab that fabricates your veneers is as important as the dentist. You should make sure your dentist uses a lab that specializes in pressed ceramic veneers and uses the industry's most sophisticated equipment, highest quality materials and technically trained staff. MicroDental is the world's largest and most advanced cosmetic dental lab with numerous patents for advanced materials and procedures, and is the top choice for leading cosmetic dentists.

After your veneers are created, you return for a second visit, when your dentist permanently seats your veneers -- and you walk away with a dazzling new smile.

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