So You Want Porcelain Veneers

Who doesn’t like the idea of flashing a Hollywood smile every day, without effort (except for a little time at the sink)? All we have to do is look at the number of cosmetic dentistry treatments that are performed each year to validate that theory. Worldwide, treatments like teeth whitening and porcelain veneers are helping men and women of all ages fully embody their unique personality simply by transforming their smile.

What Porcelain Veneers Do

All kinds of surfaces can be veneered. To veneer means to cover for cosmetic enhancement. By that definition, we can see that porcelain veneers are intended to cover teeth to make the smile more attractive. Porcelain dental veneers are an excellent option for organic cosmetic enhancement because porcelain closely resembles enamel. This dental material is translucent, so you can see through the tip of a veneered tooth just as you will a natural tooth. Light also hits porcelain in the same way it does enamel. That means you don’t have to veneer every tooth that is visible in your smile to obtain a new, beautiful appearance.

Porcelain veneers work by covering tooth structure. What these covers do is disguise flaws like stains, gaps, chips, and more. If there is something that makes a tooth or teeth stand out for the wrong reasons, chances are a porcelain veneer can disguise it.

Caring for Veneers

There are some aspects of cosmetic dentistry that can feel intimidating. Regarding porcelain veneers, that aspect is how to maintain teeth after treatment. It would be irresponsible to brush over the fact that porcelain veneers are an investment into your smile. It is for this very reason that we want to promote longevity for every one of our patients. The bright side is that porcelain veneers are hardy; their lifespan is lengthened through the same care that you give natural teeth.

If you’re considering porcelain veneers as a way to get the smile that best suits you, your decision may be made easier by knowing that daily brushing and flossing go a long way in maximizing your initial investment. Flossing is vital to the prevention of decay at the margins of veneers. For additional benefit, you may also develop a habit of rinsing the mouth with water after consuming sugary or acidic substances like soda and coffee.

In the end, the results that can be obtained with porcelain veneers cast an enormous shadow over any tips and tricks to maintain their beauty for as long as possible.

Learn more about the value of porcelain veneers. Call our Saint Helens office at (503) 397-6144.