Porcelain Veneers

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The development of Porcelain Veneers since the 1980s has enabled thousands of people to finally achieve a perfect smile. Imagine waking up one day and looking in the mirror to realize your new straight, white and sparkling smile.

What are they?

Porcelain Veneers are a thin piece of material that is placed over a tooth using a special bonding agent. The first veneers had a weak bonding agent and only stood in position for a short while. However, with further research it is now possible to hold veneers for over 20 years.

Benefits

The main two benefits of veneers include:

• The enhancement of a patient’s teeth. This can either be due to the patient having deformed or stained teeth.
• Protecting an existing damaged tooth from further damage.
  

Depending on the patient's situation the method of bonding veneers with a tooth may vary. One such technique is by tooth reduction and is commonly known as a composite veneer. This means that a portion of the tooth’s surface is removed to make room for the veneer that is going to be placed. This technique decreases the chance of the veneers getting fractured later in the future. The cosmetic dentist will make an appropriate decision before the procedure takes place. 

Who Should Get Veneers?

Everyone would like to have a perfect smile but unfortunately it comes with some restrictions. The biggest factor is its cost. Porcelain Veneers can cost anywhere between $750 to $2000 dollars each making it seem like a luxury item rather than a necessity. Additionally, composite veneers will generally cost less. Shop around for the best price.

Another restriction involves the patient wanting the procedure. In some cases the patient’s teeth alignment makes it impossible to reshape the veneers to make a perfect smile. This requires a combination of orthodontic work before the initial application. Furthermore, adding another layer to the teeth may also alter the shape of a patient’s lips and could potentially worsen the patients look. The alternative could be to use composite veneers instead and remove a thin layer of the tooth’s surface.

Orthodontics and cosmetic dentistry have allowed many celebrities achieve a ‘Hollywood’ smile and now everyone is able to do the same. Not only will Porcelain Veneers improve your self-image but it will also boost your confidence.