Local Dentist Earns Credential from American Academy of Implant Dentistry CHICAGO, IL. -- Peter  Zahedi, DMD, of San Rafael, CA, was recognized as a Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry’s at its 2019 Annual Meeting, which was held in Las Vegas, NV, October 23 – 26.  As one of 380 dentists who hold this distinguished membership, Dr. Zahedi is one of the leading experts in implant care. Doctor Zahedi maintains a dental practice at 905 Lincoln Ave, in San Rafael, CA, United States.

To qualify for Fellowship, an expert panel of implant dentists reviewed Dr. Zahedi’s professional and leadership credentials as well as commitment to excellence in implant dental practice and to the Academy's standards for ethics and patient welfare. Dr. Zahedi was required to document for review that he was a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry, the certifying board that the Academy sponsors.

Established in 1951, the AAID is the only dental implant organization that offers credentials recognized by US state and federal courts as being bona fide.  Its membership, which exceeds 5,500, includes general dentists, oral surgeons, periodontists and prosthodontists from across the United States and in more than 60 other countries. For more information about the AAID and its credentialed members, please visit www.aaid.com or www.aaid-implant.org or call the AAID at 312-335-1550.

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Veneers – How Long Do They Last?

Veneers – How Long Do They Last?

July 6, 2021

When part of one’s tooth chips off, several dental procedures can be carried out to fix the tooth. One of the most used procedures for a chipped tooth is dental veneers.

Dental veneers are not only used to repair a chipped tooth, they can also be used to fix a gap in between two teeth or a misalignment in the teeth. A veneer will help a person get the desired look. Veneers in San Rafael are thin shells, placed on the teeth on the front of a tooth to match the other teeth. Before giving a veneer to a patient, a dentist in San Rafael will have to choose a color that matches the color of the patient’s tooth. This will help to ensure that the color tooth where the veneer was fixed matches the color of the rest of the teeth.

Veneers can be made from different materials like porcelain, composite resin, and so on. When veneers are attached to a tooth, the effect is permanent so they cannot be removed. Veneers can be used to fix a lot of tooth-related problems – discoloration, broken or chipped teeth, misalignment, unequal size of teeth, etc. The most common part of the teeth where veneers are most likely to be found is in the front of the upper teeth. Depending on the condition of the teeth, a person can get only one veneer if the tooth is broken or chipped off. However, if the teeth are misaligned or have different sizes, more veneers (sometimes up to eight) will be required.

Types of Veneers

If you are looking for a dentist near you to get your veneers done, you need to know the types of veneers that are available. Most veneers are made from porcelain and there are two major types of veneers – the traditional veneers and the no-prep veneers. The traditional veneers require a lot of preparation before they are fixed on a patient’s tooth. The no-prep veneer, however, as the name suggests, does not require too much preparation and there is usually little or no need to cut any part of the body open.

The traditional method of getting veneer is an irreversible procedure. The dentist will have to grind the patient’s tooth to allow the veneer to fit properly. Sometimes, the dentist grinds past the enamel and this can be a very painful process. Usually, local anesthesia is used to keep the patient numb and unable to feel pain.

To get quick veneers near you, the no-prep veneers are the perfect option. Very little preparation is needed ahead of the procedure, sometimes, no preparation is needed at all. If a patient wants to get a no-prep veneer, there is a likelihood that no anesthesia will be used. The tooth under the enamel does not need to be tampered with because only the enamel is needed to fix the veneer.

Veneers vs Implants

There are a lot of debates about which is better between veneers and implants. However, it is important to know that both of them are not the same. Veneers are placed on the front of the teeth to improve the appearance of the teeth. Dental implants in San Rafael on the other hand require the removal of the entire tooth up to the root. The implant is installed in the gum and another tooth is fixed to the implant. Dental crowns also have a different approach to giving people a great smile. A cap is worn over the affected tooth to fit with the rest of the teeth. All these procedures – veneers, implants, and crown – all help to give a patient good oral health and a beautiful smile.

Cost of Veneers

Most insurance companies regard veneers as a cosmetic procedure so they do not cover veneers under dental insurance. Traditional veneers cost from as little as $925 to as low as $2,500 while the no-prep veneers cost around $800 to $2000. The prices of veneers will make anyone ask “how long do veneers last?” Traditional veneers last longer than no-prep veneers. They can last up to 15 years while the no-prep veneers last around 5 to 7 years.

The cost of veneers depends on the type of veneer you choose. It will also depend on the experience of the dentist, the location where you are getting the veneer, and some other factors. After getting the veneers fixed, avoid using your teeth to chew or bite hard objects. If you must, use the back of your teeth.

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