Porcelain veneers are used to
enhance the shape, size or color of your teeth, while providing strength and
stability comparable to natural tooth enamel.
Substituting for natural tooth
enamel, a dental veneer is a thin layer of extremely strong porcelain meant to create
a beautiful, fresh, and natural-looking new surface to your teeth. Dental
porcelain is bonded to your teeth, holds sturdy, and is translucent and tough.
Unlike natural tooth enamel, dental veneers don’t stain.
Veneers can improve many teeth
characteristics:
·
Color – Teeth can become stained foods, drinks, smoking, and normal
aging. Veneers shades range from natural to Hollywood white.
·
Size and Shape – Teeth can become worn down, or they may
not have the shape or size you want. Veneers can be designed to best flatter
your face.
·
Alignment and Spacing – While improving tooth color and shape,
veneers can close small gaps between teeth or make slight alignment
corrections.
At your consultation at our Wall,
NJ dental location, communication is the first important step towards shaping
your new smile with porcelain veneers. We encourage you to bring pictures of
smiles you like so that you will feel comfortable, and together we can
construct your dream smile.
Removing a small amount of tooth
enamel is a typical preparatory step performed by the dentist. From there, a skilled
dental laboratory will then use molds of your teeth to create veneers. You will
wear a temporary set of veneers for a few weeks until your permanent set is
finished. Once the set is ready, your gorgeous new veneers will be cemented
onto your teeth.
How do I take care of my new dental veneers? Daily, gentle brushing and flossing to remove dental plaque and ensure gum health. Much like caring for natural teeth, routine dental checkups will remain just as important as always.
