Cosmetic Porcelain Dental Veneers

Nobody likes to see badly discoloured, crooked or rotting teeth. Dental veneers provide a perfect, naturally beautiful row of teeth. By improving the alignment, shape, and colour of your teeth, you could transform your entire outlook on life, self confidence, plus many people say they are not afraid to smile anymore!

Veneers are very thin, specially shaped pieces of porcelain that are attached to the front of your teeth to create a new smile. Veneers are extremely versatile and can be used to align crowded or protruding teeth, close gaps or lighten tooth colour. Their strength and appearance rivals that of natural teeth and they are used to make long lasting changes to the smile.

Your smile enhancement can take as little as three to four weeks depending on the work needed. There are a many reasons why a patient may choose to have dental veneers.

Crooked teeth - although veneers are not the ideal choice for crooked teeth treatments can take up to a year or longer with braces. For teeth that are not severely crooked veneers placed over their front surface will give a straight and nice looking smile.

Stained teeth - teeth become stained for many reason (usually tea, coffee, wine and smoking) that cannot be removed by teeth whitening. However they can be improved with dental veneers, which cover any existing stains on your teeth.

Gaps - spaces or gaps between your teeth are easily closed using dental veneers giving you a more even looking smile.

Damaged teeth - teeth that have been chipped or broken in an accident can benefit from veneers. Sometimes teeth become worn from decay due to poor dental hygiene. They can easily be fixed with a porcelain veneer that can be matched so that it has the look and colour of your existing teeth giving you a natural look.

One of the most popular types of dental veneers is made of porcelain, as they are stronger and last longer. Other types of veneers such as those made out of composite will usual stain very quickly and will not last like porcelain veneers. They also give a more natural looking appearance.

Composite veneers cost less than porcelain veneers, but they do not last very long and will need to be replaced. As they need replacing frequently they will end up costing more in the long run . Composite veneers are excellent for minor chips as you are utilising more of your natural tooth than you do with a porcelain veneer.

Porcelain veneers usually last between 5 and 10 years. Composite veneers might last 12 to 18 months at the most . If your veneer ever works lose or comes off ( which although this is very rare some times the cement fails and can happen) it is important that you try to hold onto your porcelain veneer and make contact with your cosmetic dentist as soon as possible.

For further information on dental veneers please visit our dedicated web site Cosmetic Dentist.