Porcelain Veneers : What Are They?

If you are researching your options in cosmetic dentistry, you will likely have run across porcelain veneers as a viable option for you. If you have a smile that has chips or cracks, separation, discoloration and more, than porcelain veneers can likely fix these issues with ease.

The porcelain veneer procedure in cosmetic dentistry allows the dental professional to hide away impurities from your teeth. Veneers are ultra-thin shields made up of porcelain that are bonded to the front side of your teeth to allow for consistency in your overall smile. Porcelain veneers are the most common as they provide the strength and mimic the look of natural teeth. Each veneer is custom made to fit the contour of each tooth and bonded to the tooth’s original enamel creating a very strong connection. The full porcelain veneer procedure typically takes more than one visit.

Why Should I Opt for Porcelain Veneers?

There are many reasons as to why a patient will opt for porcelain veneers over any other procedure available to them

1. Set it and Forget it: The great thing about porcelain veneers is that the patient can take care of them just as they would their own natural teeth. They do not necessarily require a certain regimen when it comes to cleaning. Simply brush and floss them as you would your natural teeth.
2. Painless and Easy: Your dental professional will contour each tooth to allow room for the veneer to sit flush with each tooth. This means, he or she will remove a minimal amount of each tooth’s enamel. This is done while the patient is under a local anesthetic, making it incredibly painless.
3. Worth the Investment: Porcelain veneers can cost anywhere from $500-$2000 per tooth, which means they aren’t cheap. But like many patients will say, this is a worthwhile investment. A large payment once is worth a lifetime of a stunning smile.
4. Ultimate Confidence Booster: Porcelain Veneers are custom made to fit you exactly, from the size to the color and the shape of each tooth. Everything is custom made to ensure each patient gets the smile they crave. Nothing is better than knowing your smile is bright and beautiful, it will give you the ultimate boost of confidence.

How Are Porcelain Veneers Placed?

As mentioned briefly above, porcelain veneers are bonded to each natural tooth. In the first appointment, your dentist will have you under a local anesthetic (to numb sensitivity to cold), and will contour (remove) the enamel of each tooth carefully to make enough space for the veneer to be placed.

The dentist will take an impression of your teeth and send them to the lab to create your exact veneers. In the meantime, your dentist will add temporary veneers while your permanent ones are being made. Once the permanent veneers are created, you will make another appointment and your dentist will replace your temporary veneers with your permanent ones. It is a pretty standard procedure and is
done by all cosmetic dentists and even some general dentists. Talk to your dental professional about if dental veneers are the right option for you.

Contact Renaissance Dental Center about whether you're a candidate for Porcelain Veneers.

Renaissance Dental Center is conveniently located in Raleigh, NC and services surrounding areas including Cary, Apex, Wake Forest, and Garner

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