Porcelain veneers are one such treatment that is versatile and provides great results. Our cosmetic dentist recommends veneers to patients for a number of reasons. These include:
• Porcelain veneers look very natural. The porcelain matches the shade of your natural teeth. The veneers fit perfectly to your gum line, so no one would guess you have any dental work.
• Porcelain veneers resist discoloration and stains. Patients who take excellent care of their veneers can enjoy years of beautiful smiles.
• The veneers are permanent. Once our dentist bonds the veneers to your teeth, you will not need to worry about special care techniques. Practice typical good dental hygiene and your veneers will serve you well.
Porcelain veneers are useful in masking many cosmetic flaws, such as
• Discolored teeth
• Teeth with worn enamel
• Smiles with minor gaps
• Slightly misaligned teeth
• Chipped or cracked teeth
• Misshapen teeth
• Unusually small teeth
The majority of patients are able to use porcelain veneers. However, there are a few reasons our dentist might choose not to apply veneers. A dentist generally decides against porcelain veneers if:
• You are experiencing tooth decay. The veneer will hide any unsightly decay, but you still have a dental health problem. Additionally, teeth that are weak and decaying will not give veneers proper support.
• You have gum disease. The presence of gum disease does not permanently exclude you from porcelain veneers. Generally, once you are free from gum disease, you can ask our dentist to examine you again and see if veneers are right for you.
• Your teeth and bones must be healthy enough to make sure that the veneers will have optimal support
If you would like to learn more about porcelain veneers, please feel free to contact our office. Our staff have useful information and also can set up an appointment for a consultation and exam with our dentist so you can learn more specifics about what porcelain veneers can do for you.