Porcelain Veneers

Porcelain veneers are thin shells of porcelain that the dentist can bond to the front of your teeth for beautiful results. Porcelain veneers are long-lasting. They are made of an extremely durable, translucent material with texture similar to tooth enamel. They should resist heavy staining, so even as time passes, your new smile should remain intact. Porcelain veneers are very thin; therefore, minimal grinding of the original tooth is needed as compared to getting caps. This procedure may be completed in just two to three visits.

Porcelain veneers are an ideal choice for improving your smile and have become increasingly popular due the social awareness of a beautiful smile. When bonded to the teeth, the ultra-thin porcelain veneers are virtually undetectable and highly resistant to coffee, tea or even cigarette stains. For strength and appearance, their resemblance to healthy white tooth enamel is unsurpassed by other restorative options. Porcelain veneers can help you achieve the look you are after, whether it's a subtle, natural beauty or a Hollywood smile.

Porcelain veneers resist staining

Cosmetic dental bonding materials utilized in the past had the shortcoming of being susceptible to staining and discoloring. This was especially a problem for people whose teeth had excessive exposure to tea, coffee, red wine, or cigarette smoking.

A significant advantage of porcelain veneers over other types of cosmetic dental bonding is related to the fact that a porcelain veneer's surface is just that, porcelain. Since porcelain is a ceramic and therefore glass-like, its surface is extremely smooth and impervious. This means that the surface of a porcelain veneer will not pick up permanent stains. Porcelain veneers, because they are glass-like, have a great advantage over other types of cosmetic dental bonding by the fact that they are translucent. When they are bonded onto a tooth's surface they mimic the light handling characteristics of enamel.

An examination by the dentist can determine if porcelain veneers are an appropriate method by which to make the changes you desire. You will have an opportunity to spend as much time as you'd like in the decision-making process and planning of your new smile. You can schedule a complimentary cosmetic consultation to discuss your options in detail.