Porcelain Veneers

What is a ‘Reverse Smile’? and Options to Correct a ‘Reverse Smile‘. Have you heard the term, ‘Reverse Smile‘?  What does that mean?  What is a ‘reverse smile‘ and what are some options to correct this? A reverse smile is simply a when the edges of the upper teeth follow along a reverse or inverted curve to the lower lip. […]

It is important to be able to comfortably discuss all of your concerns with your dentist, and with the dental team.  It is your mouth and your teeth we are talking about here!  How long should a porcelain veneer last?  This is a very good question and one that should be discussed with your dentist before you have the procedure […]

It is important to discuss all of your concerns with your dentist.  When patient’s ask us, “How much tooth is removed for a porcelain veneer?”  Our office explains it this way,  “It depends!”  And then we go over what this really means.  Note that the answer is similar whether we are shaping one tooth for a single porcelain veneer, or […]

While there may be some differences between offices and from one porcelain veneer to another, I will describe the procedure for having porcelain veneers placed in my office (see AACD Accredited dentist, Julie Gillis DDS, Grand Junction, CO 81501). The same steps are followed whether you are receiving just one porcelain veneer or multiple restorations. When your arrive at our […]

The Magic of All Porcelain Dental Restorations: Veneers, Crowns, and Bridges. When all porcelain dental restorations are done well the result can be truly magical!  This blog explores combining all porcelain veneers, all porcelain crowns and all porcelain bridges to restore a smile to be more beautiful yet very natural in appearance.  Porcelain fused to metal crowns were selected for […]

If your teeth are crooked and it bothers you, now is a good time to do something about this!  But what should you do?  Do you have crooked teeth – should you choose braces or porcelain veneers?  This blog will review a case that could be treated with either option or both.  See if you agree with our patient’s choices.  […]

Should you straighten your teeth with Porcelain veneers and braces or just veneers? The answer is not easy!  Braces are certainly not always needed.  See the photos here that show what is possible with porcelain veneers in our office! There may be benefits depending on your choice of using porcelain veneers only or porcelain veneers and braces.  In general, if you […]

Can porcelain veneers be used as treatment for bulimia and severe wear? Absolutely!  The tooth destruction due to the acid from bulimia or anorexia nervosa or severe wear from any other cause should be addressed before any permanent treatment is completed.  You want the treatment to last!  If tooth wear is due to acid in any form or due to […]

What is a ‘gummy smile’ and what can a smile makeover do to help? We are often asked our opinion on how to help the appearance of a ‘gummy smile‘.  If you have not heard this term before, a gummy smile is one name for a smile that displays excessive gum tissue.  This is sometimes, but not always, combined with […]

Dental offices can do many things to help patients feel more relaxed and more comfortable during their dental treatment.  Here are some of the things our Grand Junction, Colorado office is doing for our patients for any type of dental treatment from a routine cleaning to a longer appointment for porcelain veneers!  Please let us know if you have suggestions! […]