What are porcelain veneers?
Porcelain veneers are thin shells of porcelain that are bonded and placed over the visible, outer-facing portion of your teeth to enhance the look of your smile. They’re shaped and colored to look just like your natural teeth, allowing them to blend in with your smile while improving its appearance.
Why would I need porcelain veneers?
Porcelain veneers can drastically improve the appearance of your smile by addressing a number of cosmetic concerns, such as:
- Discoloration from stains or aging
- Teeth that have been chipped, cracked, or worn down
- Large gaps between teeth or crowding
- Misshapen teeth or mild rotation
Porcelain veneers also carry a number of advantages and benefits, such as:
- Stain resistance
- Cost-effectiveness
- Minimal invasiveness
By correcting minor imperfections while maintaining the look and feel of your natural teeth, porcelain veneers are an excellent option for those looking to enhance their smile.
The veneers may be used to correct the look of one tooth or to revamp your entire smile.
How long do porcelain veneers last?
Porcelain veneers keep your smile looking sparkling for years. They’re designed to last a minimum of five years, and usually keep your smile at its best for decades.
Some porcelain veneers are heat and pressure treated when made in the lab. This gives them the potential of lasting indefinitely.
If you need major changes in your smile, veneers are a superior choice to bonding, which corrects minor chips and usually lasts just about six months.
How do I get porcelain veneers?
The first step in getting porcelain veneers is to book a consultation with the talented team of dentists at Archie Dental Group. They’ll examine your teeth and gums to determine whether they’re healthy enough to have porcelain veneers. Veneers require that you have a significant amount of healthy enamel on your teeth and that you don’t grind your teeth while you sleep.
If the dental team determines that you’re a good candidate for veneers, they’ll take a mold or image of your teeth to send to a lab. The lab constructs your veneers to match your smile’s shape and coloration.
Once your veneers have been constructed, your dentist shaves off a thin layer of enamel from your natural teeth, places the veneers, and bonds them to your teeth using a permanent dental sealant, instantly brightening up your smile!
To learn more about how the team at Archie Dental Group can use porcelain veneers to make your smile more radiant, schedule an appointment today by calling the office or using the convenient online booking tool.
