Porcelain Veneers
What are Dental Veneers?
Dental Veneers (sometimes called Porcelain Veneers or Dental Porcelain Laminates) are wafer-thin, custom-made shells of tooth-colored materials designed to cover the front surface of teeth to improve your appearance. These shells are bonded to the front of the teeth changing their color, shape, size, or length.
Porcelain Veneers are a highly effective way to transform your look completely. They are popular with celebrities for their ability to create picture-perfect smiles.
Porcelain Veneers are thin, tooth-colored shells custom designed for your unique teeth. They attach to the front side of your teeth to cover up a variety of flaws, including:
- Wide spaces between the front teeth
- Discoloration and stains
- Chips and small missing pieces teeth
- Crooked front teeth
Types of Dental Veneers
Dental Veneers can be made from porcelain or from resin composite materials. Porcelain veneers resist stains better than resin veneers. They also better mimic the light-reflecting properties of natural teeth. You will need to discuss the best choice of veneer material for you with your dentist.
- They provide a natural tooth appearance.
- Gums tolerates porcelain well.
- Porcelain veneers are stain resistant
- A color can be selected to make dark teeth appear whiter.
- They generally don’t require as much shaping as crowns do, yet they are stronger and look better.
How to care for veneers
Anyone who has worn traditional braces for any stretch of time knows that trying to care for a combination of teeth, gums, brackets, and wires can be nightmarishly difficult. Fortunately, learning how to care for veneers is the exact opposite. While it pays to be extra mindful about certain things, no special care is required to keep your veneers looking amazing.