Porcelain veneers are increasingly becoming popular with men and women wanting to improve the aesthetics of their smile and increase their confidence.
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What are veneers?
Porcelain veneers are made up of a thin layer of porcelain material that is made to fit over the front surface of your tooth, just like a false fingernail fits over a nail, to re-create the natural look of the teeth. It also provides strength and resilience to the tooth comparable to that of enamel. Before the veneer is applied to your tooth, your dentist will need to first prepare your teeth, which can sometimes include removing approximately 1/2 mm of the enamel from the tooth. With advances in dental technology, some of the latest veneers require minimal tooth preparation, sometimes no tooth preparation at all. The veneer is then glued to the front surface of the tooth with resin, thus modifying the shape, size and colour of the tooth.
Porcelain veneers have become very popular for a number of reasons-
- They are aesthetically pleasing. Porcelain veneers look very natural.
- They are stain resistant.
- They correct several problems at once.
- Most of all, porcelain veneers are very durable.
Your teeth endure a huge amount of force and do a lot of work every day. Porcelain veneers are able to hold up to many years of biting and chewing. Even though porcelain veneers are manufactured with very thin porcelain, they are super stable, sturdy and long-lasting. As a cosmetic dentistry procedure, getting dental veneers are at the very top in terms of ability to transform a smile, create natural smile outcomes and popularity.
Are porcelain veneers worth it?
Every situation is different, so whether veneers are worth it to you depends on how you feel about your current situation, how much of a commitment you want to make and how much money you’re willing to spend. The key is to find all the relevant information and then make an informed decision. During your cosmetic consultation with a cosmetic dentist, talk things over first to understand the pros and cons of having porcelain veneers so you can fully understand whether veneers can benefit you and in what way. It’s widely accepted that porcelain veneers provide excellent restoration. They can change the shape, size, colour and also alignment of your teeth. It is a quick and long-lasting treatment to achieve a “smile makeover.” Many latest porcelain veneers enable the application of the veneer with minimal to no tooth preparation – a significant advancement to the procedure.
What Makes Porcelain Veneers So Strong?
The material composition of veneers is what makes them so strong. Each porcelain veneer is made from high-quality porcelain. Although the porcelain material is glass-like, its stability has been proven over and over again. They are resistant to fractures, wear and tear and also temperature changes. T hot cup of tea or a cold ice-cream will not affect the foundation of your porcelain veneers.
Patients who opt for porcelain veneers are not compromising on appearance either. Porcelain veneers offer multiple benefits can be adjusted in shade and translucency in order to match the colour of your natural teeth. The customisation ability of porcelain veneers means they are specifically customised to each and every patient – it is not a one-size-fits-all procedure by any means.
How Long Do Porcelain Veneers Last?
Porcelain veneers can often last about 15 years, though they can last even longer if you take good care of your teeth at home. There will of course be exceptions to every rule, and an accident, collision or fall could cause a crack, break or other type of damage to your porcelain veneers. Sports injuries can often be the culprit behind chipped or broken veneers.
What Types of Problems Do Dental Veneers Fix?
Veneers are routinely used to fix a number of problems –
- Teeth that are discoloured because of a number of reasons. These can include a root canal treatment, staining from medical drugs, excessive fluoride usage or large resin fillings in your teeth
- Teeth that are worn down
- Teeth that are chipped or broken
- Teeth that are mis-aligned, irregularly shaped or uneven
- Teeth with gaps between them
How Do I Maintain My Porcelain Veneers?
No special care is needed to take care of your porcelain veneers. However, you should not assume that the veneers will simply take care of themselves. It is really important that you floss daily and brush teeth at least twice a day in order to remove bacteria, plaque and food particles stuck between your teeth. You want to stop tooth decay from taking hold anywhere in your mouth, especially so underneath your porcelain veneers. Tooth decay under your veneer can risk the integrity of the entire veneer and also impact your overall oral health.
Can My Veneers Break?
Porcelain veneers are very strong. However, like your natural tooth, with the wrong kind of pressure or force, a porcelain veneer can also be broken. However, veneers are pretty strong and breakage is not a common occurrence. Even though veneers are incredibly thin, they are amazingly sturdy. Veneers are also resistant to chips and cracks. Nonetheless, your personal habits can affect the longevity of your veneers. For example, if you often use your teeth to open a bottle or package, then it is very much possible that you could compromise the strength and integrity of the veneers and damage them.
Are Porcelain Veneers Considered a Smile Makeover?
Absolutely yes! Porcelain veneers are one of the most popular procedures for a smile makeover. Porcelain veneers are so very transformative to the aesthetics of your teeth and smile that it can often seem that multiple cosmetic procedures must have been done to provide such amazing results. Veneers are able to cover up unsightly stains, cover any gaps or breaks or cracks that have been present for years, or eradicate short teeth and create a pleasing and even smile. The durability of porcelain veneers makes them one of the most popular long-lasting smile makeovers available on the market.
