Porcelain Veneers
Cosmetic Dentistry Directory
orcelain veneers offer a wonderful solution for people who hide their smile because their teeth are chipped, stained, or misaligned. Porcelain veneers can give you a beautiful, straight, white smile in only a few visits.
A veneer is a thin layer of porcelain that is bonded to the front surface of a tooth. Porcelain is a dental ceramic which absorbs and reflects light in the same way that tooth enamel does. This gives it the same pearly sheen of natural teeth and makes any veneers, crowns, or fillings made of porcelain indistinguishable from you own teeth.
Porcelain veneers are commonly used to:
- Cover small chips
- Hide stains or discolored fillings
- Hide small gaps between teeth
- Cover slight crookedness
- Whiten and brighten stained or yellowed teeth
Although porcelain by itself is brittle and fragile, porcelain veneers, once they've been permanently bonded to the teeth, have tremendous strength and durability. With porcelain veneers, you get the chance to choose the size, shape, and color of the teeth that you would like.
Porcelain veneers are a simple yet dramatic route to a more aesthetically pleasing and healthy smile. They are one of the most versatile cosmetic dentistry procedures available today for improving your smile. If you would like to learn more about porcelain veneers, please visit our Frequently Asked Porcelain Veneers Questions page.
