Porcelain Veneers Overview

Porcelain veneers are thin shells of porcelain that are applied to the front surface of teeth. Because they can correct a range of aesthetic concerns, porcelain veneers are an increasingly popular cosmetic dentistry treatment.

Candidates for Porcelain Veneers

Dental veneers can create a bright beautiful smile for patients with many types of cosmetic dentistry needs, from worn enamel and discoloration to misalignment and chips. Worn enamel naturally occurs over time as the hard white substance that covers teeth wears off and becomes dull. In many cases, veneers can be placed to create a more youthful appearance. Similarly, porcelain veneers can be placed to create a more attractive and healthy-looking appearance by concealing discoloration caused by smoking, certain food and beverages, medications, and other sources that can stain the teeth. If misalignment or chips are a concern, veneers can be utilized to create a more uniform, symmetrical smile. Patients who are in good dental health but suffer from one or more of these cosmetic concerns may be good candidates for porcelain veneers.

Porcelain Veneers Results

Porcelain veneers can help patients achieve a breathtaking smile makeover. Your cosmetic dentist will match the veneers to the size and shape of your surrounding teeth to ensure a natural looking result that addresses your individual cosmetic concerns. Because porcelain veneers require the teeth to be shaped for placement, the procedure permanently alters the teeth and cannot be reversed. Once porcelain veneers are fitted into place they are relatively strong and durable but care still has to be taken so that the porcelain veneers are not damaged or broken. With proper care, the results of your porcelain veneers procedure can last for 15 years or more.