Porcelain Veneers
Get a Brand New Smile with Porcelain Veneers
In the field of dentistry, a veneer is a thin layer of super-strong porcelain that realistically substitutes for natural tooth enamel. Dental porcelain, similar to your natural tooth enamel, is translucent and durable.
The process of creating a new smile with porcelain veneers starts with communicating exactly what you do and don’t like about your smile as it is now. Feel free to bring in pictures of smiles you do like, as inspiration for your dentist. If you’d like to see what veneers would look like on your teeth, this can be accomplished in several ways. A model of your teeth can be created and a mock set of “veneers” made of wax, acrylic, or tooth-colored filling material can be placed directly onto your teeth to demonstrate the effect veneers would have on them.
The Versatility of Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain veneers can be used in many ways to improve any of the following characteristics of your teeth:
Tooth Discoloration
Teeth can become stained by the foods and drinks we like, from smoking, and even normal aging. Veneers are available in numerous shades, from the most natural to the brightest Hollywood white.
Size & Shape
Teeth can become worn down from grinding habits, or may not have the shape or size you want to begin with. For example, some people consider rounder teeth more feminine and squarer teeth more masculine. Veneers can be shaped and sized in whichever way is most flattering to your face.
Alignment & Spacing
Veneers can be used to close small gaps between teeth or make slight corrections in alignment while improving tooth color and shape.
How to Care for Your Veneers
If your teeth could use improvement in color, shape and alignment, porcelain veneers could be a helpful solution.
Just like your natural teeth, veneers require gentle brushing and flossing every day. This helps to remove dental plaque and ensure good gum tissue health around the veneers.
Avoid using your veneers for strenuous activities like opening packages, chewing hard candies, and biting your nails.
If you have a habit of grinding your teeth, a custom night guard is recommended to protect your investment.
