Dental Veneers: What Are They & How Do They Improve Your Smile?
Dental Veneers & Porcelain Laminates
Dental veneers & porcelain dental laminates are some of the most requested cosmetic dentistry anti-aging procedures, but a lot of people still don’t know what they are or what conditions they can help correct.
Dental veneers are also sometimes referred to as porcelain veneers or porcelain laminates, but they are both basically the same thing.
What Are Porcelain Dental Veneers?
Porcelain dental veneers are ultra-thin shells of slightly translucent ceramic material which are then bonded directly to the front surfaces of an individual tooth or number of teeth.
Veneers are an ideal anti-aging cosmetic dentistry choice for patients looking to enhance the aesthetic appearance of their smile.
These days dental veneers are so natural-looking, they are virtually undetectable – nobody will realize you have them.
How Can Dental Veneers Improve Your Smile?
Patients choose porcelain laminates (dental veneers) for a number of reasons, but the main concern is to achieve a younger looking, more symmetrical smile.
Here are some of the most popular reasons why patients choose porcelain dental veneers:
- Yellow or stained teeth
- Teeth worn down from grinding or other causes
- Chipped or broken teeth
- Uneven, misaligned, or irregularly shaped teeth
- Large gaps between teeth
Porcelain veneers can put an end to discolored, weakened, or chipped teeth, and banish unsightly gaps between teeth forever.
This is what makes porcelain dental veneers such a popular anti-aging cosmetic dentistry procedure.
How Are Dental Veneers Applied?
Dr. Alapati applies these wafer-thin shells of porcelain or composite material by adhering them directly to the front surface of the tooth, essentially covering any discoloration, uneven spacing, or irregularities.
Veneers are often applied with this cosmetic bonding process to either change the color, shape, size, or length of teeth – depending on the recommended treatment plan & the desired outcome of the patient.
Long gone are the days of veneers looking like a set of false horse teeth, in this day & age dental veneers are so natural-looking that no one will even know you have them.
Applying dental veneers is a non-invasive treatment cosmetic dentistry treatment – no pain, no drills, no numbing!
How Long Do Porcelain Dental Veneers Last?
If you refrain from using your teeth as a tool, veneers can certainly last for ten years – or longer.
The type of dental veneers we use here at New Smiles Frisco are crafted from the highest quality porcelains and are bonded with the most advanced and proven materials available.
If your veneers do become damaged or broken, it is usually possible to replace only the specific veneer that is affected.
Porcelain Veneers In Frisco TX: Anti-Aging Dentistry By Manjula Alapati, D.D.S.
Dr. Alapati proudly offers porcelain veneers at our New Smiles Dental Excellence of Frisco office. We provide gentle treatment in a comfortable spa-like environment, at a time that’s convenient for you.
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Editor’s Note: This post was originally published on the dental health blog of Dr. Joseph Haddad and has been republished here with permission. It has since been updated for accuracy & comprehensiveness.
