Why Consider Getting Porcelain Veneers?

One of the most common cosmetic dentistry procedures performed in the United States involves porcelain veneers. Dental veneers are thin coverings that adhere to teeth. They are made from a variety of materials to meet a variety of patient needs. When properly applied, veneers appear to the world as a person’s natural teeth, not an artificial covering on the front of any given tooth. They can be used to correct numerous dental issues and to address a number of cosmetic concerns.

Are All Veneers the Same?

Most dental veneers are made from either porcelain or resin compounds. As an experienced porcelain veneers specialist – including those who practice at TruGlo Modern Dentistry – can confirm, porcelain veneers tend to be preferable in most situations, as they better mimic natural reflective properties that teeth ordinarily give off, so they appear more natural in all kinds of light, in photographs, and in video. Additionally, porcelain veneers generally resist stains more completely than veneers made from resin compounds, so their pleasing appearance holds up better over time.

Benefits of Porcelain Veneers

You may benefit from having porcelain veneers adhered to your teeth if whitening treatments aren’t doing enough to achieve the look that you desire. You may also benefit from veneers if your teeth are chipped, worn down, unevenly spaced, crooked, or otherwise misshapen. Why? Although these coverings are applied to the front of your existing teeth, they can be molded in ways that compensate for dental imperfections. With that said, your dentist will need to remove less of your existing tooth enamel to apply a porcelain veneer than they would if they were correcting your teeth with crowns or caps. Therefore, if your dental imperfections are minor, porcelain veneers offer a perfect combination of corrective ability and natural-looking, long-lasting benefits.

How Dentists Place Porcelain Veneers

As previously mentioned, a minor amount of existing tooth enamel generally needs to be removed before a porcelain veneer will properly adhere to teeth. Essentially, this minor removal will help to ensure that your veneers don’t look unnatural and bulky, but rather are placed in ways that are seamless.

Once an impression of your teeth has been prepared by your dentist, it will be sent to a custom laboratory so that your veneers can be uniquely tailored to your teeth. Depending on your preferences and circumstances, you may benefit from temporary veneers while this process unfolds.

Finally, your veneers will be placed, adjusted, cleaned, and bonded to your newly enhanced smile.