Dental Veneers
Introduction
Porcelain veneers can help restore a smile from slight chips, cracks, and discoloration. If you have ever felt self-conscious about your smile, it may be time to set up a consultation with one of our dentists. A trained dentist will help you explore your options for cosmetic dentistry, which may include porcelain veneers or composite veneers.
What are Dental Veneers?
Dental veneers are also called as porcelain veneers or dental porcelain laminates. It is wafer-thin in nature and is also custom-made shell of tooth-coloured materials. Veneers requires very minimal tooth preparation (highly conservative) and its designed only to cover the front surface of teeth. It is done to improve the appearance of your teeth and smile. These shells are bonded to the front surface of the teeth changing their colour, shape, size, or length based on the needs and desire.
Why do you need Dental Veneer?
- Teeth that are discoloured due to root canal treatment, stains from tetracycline / other drugs, excessive fluoride or presence of large resin fillings that have discoloured the tooth and etc.
- Teeth that are worn down
- Teeth that are chipped or broken
- Teeth that are misaligned, uneven, or irregularly shaped
- Teeth with gaps between them (eg: midline diastema)
Types of Dental Veneers
- Porcelain
- Resin composite materials(composite)
Advantage of Dental Veneers
- Natural appearance
- Gum tissue tolerates porcelain veneers well
- Porcelain veneers resist stains and can be whiter than your natural teeth color
- Low maintenance
- Veneers don’t require as much reshaping of your real teeth as crowns do
- Increase confidence in your smile
If you’re thinking about dental veneers, don’t hesitate to reach out and request an appointment online or by phone. We’ll be able to talk with you and answer any questions you have about the veneers process. As your T Care Dental Dentist, we want you to have a smile that makes you smile.