The present invention generally relates to cosmetic dentistry, and particularly to removable veneers for teeth that improve the cosmetic appearance of teeth.
First impressions are important in both social and business environments, and such first impressions are often conveyed by a winning smile. Unfortunately, the winning smile may be marred if one's teeth are discolored, crooked or missing. Certain factors (high cost, timing, availability, fear of the dentist, etc.) may prohibit a visit to the dentist for corrective procedures. Nonetheless, one's desire for a pleasing smile is unabated. An unsmiling demeanor or using one's hand to cover the mouth when talking or smiling is very distracting in almost any setting.
Disclosures set out in the related art to allay the above-stated problems have proven to be less than satisfactory. What is needed is a cosmetic accessory that can be easily and instantly attached to one's natural teeth and simulates the look of natural teeth. Thus, removable veneers for teeth solving the aforementioned problems is desired.
The removable veneers for teeth are cosmetic accessories adapted to overlay the teeth. The accessory includes a veneer designed to simulate perfectly positioned human teeth. A fastener system is employed to removably attach the veneer to the existing natural teeth of a user. Various teeth adornments may be attached to the veneer, if desired, when the wearer wants to assume a more modern look.
Accordingly, the invention presents a cosmetic dental accessory that can be applied without aid from a dentist. The accessory is a veneer adapted to cover the user's unattractive teeth. The veneer simulates natural teeth and may be applied without the use of adhesives and without any risk of pain. The veneer is easy to clean and comfortable to wear. The invention provides for improved elements thereof in an arrangement for the purposes described that are inexpensive, dependable and fully effective in accomplishing their intended purposes.
These and other features of the present invention will become readily apparent upon further review of the following specification and drawings.
Similar reference characters denote corresponding features consistently throughout the attached drawings.
The removable veneers for teeth are cosmetic accessories adapted to overlay the teeth. The accessory includes a veneer designed to simulate perfectly positioned human teeth. A fastener system is employed to removably attach the veneer to the existing natural teeth of a user. Various teeth adornments may be attached to the veneer, if desired, when the wearer wants to assume a more modern look.
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The frame 18 is generally U-shaped (conforming to the lower border of the maxilla for the upper teeth, or the mandible for the lower teeth), fabricated from rubber, plastic, metal, or any material that can be designed with a smooth, flesh-like, pinkish finish to resemble human gums. Although the gum-like frame is preferred, it should be noted that the veneer 10 may be designed without the frame 18, as shown in
The exemplary veneer 10 can include any suitable attachment members for affixing the veneer 10 onto the teeth 12. For example, a first mounting cap 22 and a second mounting cap 24 can be disposed at the ends of the brace 20, as illustrated in
By way of operation, the user positions the veneer 10 over the real teeth 12 simply by placing the plurality of attachment members, such as the two caps 22, 24 on the real rear teeth. The mounting buttons 26 are provided to assist the user in the manipulation of the caps 22, 24 during the insertion and removal procedures. The insertion and removal procedures are accomplished without the risk of pain and without the use of any glue or adhesive being applied to the user's real teeth 12.
It is to be understood that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, but encompasses any and all embodiments within the scope of the following claims.
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