A porcelain veneer is a thin piece of porcelain that fits over the front (the lip surface) of your front teeth. Dental veneers can help improve the aesthetics of your smile while also helping to protect your teeth from damage. A veneer is bonded to your tooth, so it is a permanent cosmetic procedure. With veneers, you can achieve a smile that is whiter, brighter, and straighter.
The main reason patients ask for dental veneers from their Downey cosmetic dentist is that they want to improve the aesthetics of their smile.
Porcelain veneers can help patients who have:
The dentist will remove a small amount of enamel from all teeth that will be covered by veneers. Then, using a CAD/CAM system, they can create custom porcelain veneers that improve the appearance of the front teeth.
They can make the teeth look straighter, fill gaps, correct chips, and improve the color of the teeth.
In addition to the aesthetic benefits of porcelain veneers at Downey Dental Arts, other reasons to consider investing in them include the fact that veneers:
Yes, in some cases, they can. It typically depends on the type of porcelain used. Pressed porcelain, for example, tends to be stronger. Therefore, if you have weaker teeth or your teeth have sustained damage, and you are missing some enamel, the added porcelain can increase the strength of your teeth. They will then be less susceptible to damage/breakage in the future.
The answer depends on your needs and wants.
If you just have a single tooth with a staining issue or one that is slightly fractured, your Downey cosmetic dentist can fabricate a single porcelain veneer.
Let’s say you have a small gap between your two front teeth, and you do not want to get braces to correct it. Your dentist can provide you with two veneers that close the gap.
Many people invest in six veneers to cover all six anterior teeth. This is often part of a cosmetic smile makeover. Many performers (musicians, actors, models) invest in this cosmetic option to repair their smiles. That is one of the reasons it is often called a Hollywood Smile Makeover.
In a sense, yes. Veneers are permanently bonded to your teeth.
However, there are situations when veneers can come off – usually when a patient experiences trauma to the face or practices bad habits.
Also, veneers rarely last a lifetime. Typically, they last 10 to 20 years with good dental home care.
While porcelain has a certain amount of strength, it is crucial to remember that veneers are very thin. Therefore, any extreme force can cause them to crack, chip, or completely separate from the teeth.
Once you get your veneers, make sure to exercise caution by avoiding:
There is another way to achieve similar results to veneers without having to pay the price. It is called composite bonding or chairside veneers.
Your Downey cosmetic dentist will remove some of the enamel just as they would for a porcelain veneer. Then, they will use composite resin (the same used in dental fillings) and shape the material into thin veneers. After that, they will adjust the bite and polish these veneers.
Composite veneers look great, and they are more affordable. But porcelain veneers are still unmatched because porcelain lasts longer and is stain-resistant, while composite is susceptible to staining. Over time, you will need to replace the composite bonding.
Are you ready to improve the look of your smile? Porcelain veneers can help you get a whiter, brighter, straighter smile, which can help increase your confidence. When you walk out of your Downey dentist’s office after getting your veneers, you will have a smile that you will be proud to share with the world.
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