Things You Need To Know About Porcelain Veneers

For years, dental flaws such as unevenly shaped, crooked, dull, stained, discolored teeth are causes of embarrassment or perhaps disappointment for most of us. In the past years, people could not do anything about it so they decided to leave it as they are, although they are unsightly. We are lucky nowadays that there are lots of various options to correct the dental flaws each of us have.


Dental veneers or porcelain veneers are thin wafer-like shell made of porcelain are bonded to the front surface of the teeth by means of a resin material. It is a non-invasive form of cosmetic dentistry. They are used to enhance the color and shape of the teeth and to improve your bite.


Dental veneers are usually made up of porcelain and composite resin materials. Porcelain veneers are usually made by a dental technician at a dental laboratory while composite veneers are made by your dentist during your appointment in the dentist’s office. For severe cases of dental flaws, porcelain veneers are recommended. As for the composite veneers, this type is inexpensive compared to porcelain veneers but are effective for correcting small crack or discoloration of the teeth.


What porcelain veneers can do is as follows:



It can correct uneven or warped teeth.
It can correct worn out tooth enamel.
It preserves the damaged teeth’s surface therefore reducing the need for extensive dental treatments.
It corrects uneven teeth spacing and gaps.
It can also correct bad bite.
It can also correct stained or discolored teeth.
It can help improve your smile.
It can make dark teeth become lighter.
It can make crooked teeth straight in just a matter of days.
It can also make sensitive teeth lose its sensitivity.

What are the benefits of porcelain veneers?



Being translucent, it can give your teeth a natural-looking appearance without being detected.
Being porcelain-based, it is resistant to staining. However, if in any case it becomes stained, it can be asily washed away during brushing.
It can restore the teeth’s functionality and strength.
Since it is made from a highly-durable material, it can last 10 to 15 years.
With one or two-appointments, it is a very rapid procedure.
It can bring back your once lost confidence so you can smile proudly and confidently.
It is the best solution for dull, unevenly shaped, discolored teeth.

Like any other procedure, there are risks involve with veneers as well. Patients who have porcelain veneers will most likely experience tooth sensitivity right after the procedure. Proper care must be administered to dental veneers as it can easily be damaged or broken in worst cases. Your dentist may advise you on how to properly care of your teeth and may recommend you on which food you should avoid to prevent damage to your veneers. He/she may also recommend you to wear a protecting dental appliance while you are sleeping.

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