What are porcelain veneers?
Porcelain veneers are super thin pieces of durable, tooth-shaped porcelain placed over your teeth to enhance your smile. They are custom-made (for shape and color) by a professional dental laboratory. Veneers can completely transform your teeth, smile, and basically your entire face!
Can I get them?
Raise your hand if you are looking to achieve a beautiful smile. If you suffer from the following dental problems, then you just might be an ideal candidate for porcelain veneers: crooked or misshapen teeth, discolored teeth, irregular-sized teeth, odd spaces, and worn/chipped teeth. Also, porcelain veneers are sometimes an alternative to crowns.
What is the process?
Plan for two trips (on average) to the dentist. Your dentist will buff and shape your teeth prior to taking impressions. Next, you select a shade of white. Think, “fifty shades of white”… In all seriousness, there are many shades to pick from, and you want to be completely satisfied with your chosen shade.
When you return on your second visit, prepare to leave with a beautiful, new smile! But first, bonding. Your dentist will thoroughly clean the surface of your teeth and then adhere the veneers to your teeth with bonding cement. The veneers are hardened with a special light beam. Once all is said and done, you will be walking out the door with a smile you can’t wipe off your face.
What are the pros?
Well, if a gorgeous smile isn't enough, think pain-free and stain-resistant! Getting veneers is not a painful procedure, nor should it evoke dental anxiety. It’s quick and painless, and your veneers should last for many years. Coffee drinkers and red wine lovers raise your mugs and glasses! Your veneers will not stain because porcelain is not porous like natural tooth enamel.
If you want to transform your smile with porcelain veneers, please call us at 954-344-4488, or complete an online appointment request to schedule your consultation.