Worn, chipped, or stained teeth are hard to hide and can significantly affect your confidence when smiling or speaking in public.
Porcelain veneers are ultra-thin and made from beautiful dental porcelain. These restorations can conceal damage for a stunning smile.
What makes porcelain veneers at Legaspi Family Dental such a great choice?
A porcelain veneer, also called a dental veneer, is an ultra-thin shell that a dentist can attach to the surface of a tooth in order to obscure cosmetic concerns like chips, cracks, or stains. Each shell is made from porcelain or similar materials that flawlessly resemble the appearance of a tooth. Because of their natural-looking results and the relative simplicity of the placement procedure, porcelain veneers have become one of the most popular treatment options in cosmetic dentistry.
In general, the most important requirement affecting your ability to receive dental veneers is robust oral health. If you have major oral health issues, such as severe tooth decay or gum disease, other treatments will be necessary before you qualify for cosmetic dentistry. We can address virtually all of these concerns in our office. Other factors that affect candidacy for porcelain veneers include:
Ideal Dental Veneer Candidates
Before your dentist can place your porcelain veneers, they have to remove a certain amount of enamel from your tooth. If you have very worn or thin enamel, you may not qualify for this form of dentistry.
Clenching or grinding your teeth can damage restorations like veneers. An oral appliance or another treatment for these issues may allow you to still undergo treatment.
While porcelain veneers can address gaps or other minor misalignments, severely crooked teeth may still require orthodontic treatment such as Invisalign.
Veneer dentistry is irreversible. If you are concerned about making permanent changes to your smile, you may consider an alternative treatment, such as dental bonding. You can discuss your options with our team in a consultation.
Consistent oral hygiene and regular checkups at our office are essential for maintaining the integrity of the dental veneers and the health of your underlying teeth.
OUR DENTISTS USE DENTAL VENEERS TO ADDRESS A VARIETY OF COSMETIC CONCERNS, INCLUDING TEETH THAT ARE:
Chipped
Cracked
Discolored
Misshapen
Misaligned
Overcrowded
Gapped
What can veneers address?
Aren't there less expensive treatment options?
While many cosmetic treatments exist, only veneers achieve truly comprehensive results.
Depending on the issues you want to address, our dentists can discuss potential alternatives to porcelain veneers. Dental bonding, for example, is used to treat many of the same conditions as veneers for a lower price.
However, while bonding is a good alternative for treating an imperfect tooth, the resin bonding material cannot provide the same level of strength and durability that porcelain can.
In addition, the results of veneer treatment typically look more natural than dental bonding.
Professional teeth whitening is another more affordable alternative to veneers. Both in-office whitening and take-home whitening kits can be effective at treating stained teeth, but these bleaching options have their limitations.
Teeth whitening can only whiten stains that originate on the surface of the teeth. Deeper layers of discolored tooth structure cannot be whitened. Veneers, by contrast, can conceal deep-set stains that appear on the front surface of a tooth.
Additionally, teeth can still become stained after whitening treatment. Porcelain veneers are made of stain-resistant materials, which means longer-lasting cosmetic dentistry benefits.
What does treatment involve?
First, your dentist will prepare each tooth that will receive a porcelain veneer by removing a thin layer of enamel. This step makes space for the prosthetic.
Then, he will take impressions of your teeth to create a wax mock-up so you can see what your veneers will look like.
Once you decide on specifics like color and shape, we will send your impressions to a trusted lab. In the meantime, you will receive temporary veneers that still allow you to chew and speak normally.
Before placing your veneers, your dentist will show you what they will look like. Then, he will clean each prepared tooth with a cleansing solution designed to aid in the bonding process. The bonding agent is then applied to your teeth and the dentist will secure your veneers in place.
What happens after veneers are placed?
Though our veneers and all materials we use are of the highest quality and durability, they will still need to be replaced at some point.
However, with excellent oral hygiene, including regular brushing, flossing, and professional cleanings, your veneers can provide a more beautiful smile for 10 years or more. Before you leave your second appointment, we will give you full instructions on care and continued maintenance.
Life After Porcelain Veneers Treatment
Caring for Porcelain Veneers Is Simple: