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Porcelain veneers are durable, thin shells of ceramic material. Fitting over the surface of your teeth, veneers conceal cosmetic imperfections that may mar your smile. Porcelain veneers have several benefits for the appearance of your teeth and smile. |
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| Author: Sara Goldstein |
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Braces, dental bonding and tooth crowns have traditionally been used to correct cosmetic and structural tooth problems. Although all of these options continue to be used successfully, veneers provide the patient with another option. With the development of porcelain veneers, patients were presented with an immediate, long-lasting solution to cosmetic tooth imperfections.
Porcelain veneers are beneficial to people with the following dental issues:
• Chips
• Stains
• Cracks
• Gaps
• Enamel wear
• Uneven tooth length
• Uneven tooth size
• Uneven tooth shape
Veneers are mainly constructed from one of two materials: porcelain or composite resin. Although porcelain veneers tend to be the more expensive option, the advantages of this type of veneer include:
• Long-lasting.
• Natural appearance.
• Do not change color.
• Stain resistant.
The porcelain material in veneers has light-reflecting properties highly similar to the properties of your natural teeth. Light is absorbed and reflected by porcelain veneers, leading to a translucent quality that is more natural-looking than a dull, opaque appearance.
Porcelain also resists stains and does not change color. If you plan to whiten your natural teeth, you should do so before your porcelain veneers procedure. The veneers will not respond to whitening, but they can be matched to the new, brightened shade of your natural teeth.
Living with Porcelain Veneers
The entire porcelain veneer process is typically completed in just a few dental appointments. Once your dentist determines you are a candidate for porcelain veneers, your tooth – or teeth – will be prepared and your veneers will be fabricated in the lab. At your next appointment, the veneers are attached to your teeth with dental cement.
The lifespan of porcelain veneers varies with each patient, but typically the devices last five to 10 years before they need to be replaced. Just like your natural teeth, your veneered teeth must be cared for properly, including brushing and flossing regularly. Although the veneer itself cannot decay, the tooth it covers as well as the surrounding gums are still susceptible to infection and decay.
If you live in Virginia, including Norfolk and Chesapeake, and are interested in porcelain veneers, please visit the website of the experienced Virginia cosmetic dentist Dr. Michael P. Folck, D.D.S. to learn more.
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Virginia based LVI-preferred dentist Dr. Michael Folck offers comprehensive dental treatment using the latest technologies and techniques.
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