Dental veneers are one of the most versatile treatments available to today’s cosmetic dentist. The porcelain used to make them is also one of the most natural-looking substances used for dental restorations. This is because of porcelain’s unique properties, which enable it to closely mimic the look of natural enamel.

Porcelain for a Natural Look

Porcelain is a natural choice for dental veneers because it is durable, but also because it can exactly match the color and luster of your natural teeth. The veneers, which are custom made, can be manufactured to exactly match the color of your other teeth. In addition, porcelain is semi-translucent, so light reflects off the porcelain just like it does off natural enamel. This is because enamel is semi-translucent, while the dentin beneath it is opaque. With porcelain veneers, no one will be able to tell your teeth have even been treated. [pullquote]Porcelain is a natural choice for dental veneers because it is durable, but also because it can exactly match the color and luster of your natural teeth.[/pullquote]

Veneers are also very versatile. A cosmetic dentist can use them for a number of cosmetic and restorative uses, including:

• Surface damage
• Severe staining
• Minor gaps
• Minor misalignment

If you are unhappy about the way your smile looks, ask your cosmetic dentist if veneers can improve your smile.

Porcelain for a Long-Lasting Smile

Porcelain veneers are very thin, yet long-lasting. This allows them to be placed on your teeth without making drastic changes to the tooth structure. Once the thin porcelain shells are affixed to your teeth, they become strong and durable, and will last you several years. As long as you take good care of your teeth and your veneers, you can enjoy your new, perfect smile well into the future.

Caring for veneers shouldn’t be complicated. Just be careful not to bite hard objects such as ice, pens, or pencils, as this can chip the edges of your veneers. Also avoid things that could stain your teeth, like coffee, tea, and nicotine. Ask your dentist at the doctor Family Dentistry about the appropriate toothbrush and toothpaste to use to avoid eroding the veneers’ surfaces.