Porcelain Veneers

If your smile is your best asset, consider porcelain veneers. Dental veneers are the secret to that Hollywood-worthy smile. It's an effective treatment option for correcting a wide range of cosmetic and functional dental concerns, including teeth discoloration, small chips, gaps, excessive wear, and more. Veneers can be a better alternative to traditional methods such as crowns and fillings. Here's everything you need to know about dental veneers.

What is a Dental Veneer?

A dental veneer is a wafer-thin shell of porcelain or composite that is carefully bonded to the front surfaces of the teeth. It is used to improve the teeth' appearance and to protect them from damage. It is also used to cover up discoloration, cracks, and chips. Veneers are usually applied to the teeth that are visible when you smile.

Is there a downside to dental veneers? It's important to know that the procedure is irreversible. This involves removing a small amount of enamel from the front surfaces of your teeth so that the new veneers can be bonded in place. Once your natural tooth enamel has been removed, it cannot be replaced. Before you decide, Dr. Samani will discuss all possible options and what would be best for your aesthetic needs.

Who Needs Dental Veneers?

You may be a good candidate for dental veneers if you have any of these dental concerns:

Worn Enamel:

The enamel on your teeth can become worn down. This can happen due to aging, tooth grinding, or consuming acidic foods and drinks. Veneers can correct the appearance of worn enamel and give your teeth a more youthful look.

Crowding:

The enamel on your teeth can become worn down. This can happen due to aging, tooth grinding, or consuming acidic foods and drinks. Veneers can correct the appearance of worn enamel and give your teeth a more youthful look.

Wear and Tear:

This is a common dental problem as we age. Our teeth can become stained, chipped, or even begin to show signs of wear down at the gum line. Several factors can cause wear and tear on the tooth, including smoking, drinking coffee or tea, or simply not taking good care of our teeth.

Gaps:

Some people are born with abnormal spacing between teeth that widens with age. If you have gaps between your teeth, porcelain veneers can be used to fill them in. The result is a fuller-looking smile with teeth that are easier to clean and maintain.

Crooked or Uneven Teeth

Some people may have crooked teeth due to genetics or bad oral habits like thumb sucking or injury. Crooked teeth can be embarrassing and make it difficult to keep your mouth clean. Veneers will dramatically improve the appearance of your smile by correcting alignment issues.

Staining or Discoloration:

Teeth can become stained from coffee, tea, red wine, tobacco, and other dark-colored foods and drinks. Veneers can cover up these stains that have not responded well to traditional whitening methods.

Chipped or Broken Teeth

Porcelain veneers can cover up chipped or broken teeth. This is a great way to protect your teeth from further damage and to improve their appearance.

Benefits of Dental Veneers

One of the most common reasons people opt for dental veneers is to improve the aesthetics of their smile. Veneers may give you a confidence boost if you are self-conscious about your teeth. Let's talk more about the benefits of this cosmetic treatment.

They are durable and can last many years with proper care
Once bonded to your teeth, they become strong and resist staining and wear and tear better than natural teeth. You can enjoy your beautiful smile for a long time without worrying about losing its luster.
Veneers are much less invasive than crowns or fillings
Only a small amount of enamel is removed from your natural tooth to make room for the veneer itself, making it a quick and relatively painless solution compared to other options.
Veneers can correct multiple tooth problems in one procedure
They can be custom-made to address each of your concerns.
Dental Veneers are also a good option for people who have sensitive teeth
You may develop tooth sensitivity due to wear and tear on the tooth's enamel. When the enamel wears down, it exposes the dentin, the sensitive layer of the tooth. Your dentist may recommend veneers to cover the exposed dentin and protect your teeth from further wear and tear.
Veneers can be made in any shade of white that you want
Porcelain veneers can be matched to your natural tooth color, so you can get the exact look that you are going for. And because they resist staining better than natural teeth, your smile will stay brighter for longer.

Types of Dental Veneers

Dentists use different types of materials for dental veneers. Dr. Samani uses porcelain because they are superior to other materials, such as composite resin. They are more durable, resistant to staining, and provide a more natural look and feel than other materials.