Veneers are an ideal way to beautify your smile by repairing discoloration, staining, and crooked appearances with appliances layered over your existing teeth. The result is a brand new smile you can be proud to show off in any situation.
Porcelain is a material that offers a good representation of the natural color and shading of your teeth and many patients choose porcelain for just this reason. But how do veneers work and what makes them such a good choice for repairing your damaged teeth? This brief guide will answer those questions and more.
What is a Veneer?
A veneer is a tooth-shaped shell that is designed to be placed over the surface of your existing tooth to improve its appearance or correct damage. Though veneers can be made of different types of material, porcelain is a popular option because it has a natural appearance that will blend seamlessly with your other teeth.
Why Porcelain?
Porcelain can be adjusted to match any color and shade of your existing teeth so that the veneers don’t stand out from the rest of your mouth. Your dentist will use special software to determine the exact shade of your teeth to ensure that your veneers are identical. Using porcelain will help your dentist create a more natural veneer that won’t look like a false appliance in your mouth. If the veneer is too bright, it will stand out among your other teeth. Porcelain is a good choice to avoid that from happening.
How Do They Fit?
Your dentist will use a mold to take an impression of your teeth and then customize your veneers to match the exact shape of each tooth receiving one. From there, every veneer is crafted from the mold of your teeth so that the veneer fits around the tooth perfectly without gaps or uneven spots. It might require some adjustment upon application but you can rest assured your veneers will have a tight, custom fit when your dentist is finished.
How Effective are Veneers?
Veneers can improve your smile by fixing any number of conditions or imperfections with your teeth. Stains and discoloration that aren’t responding to whitening treatments can be erased with veneers. Teeth that have some damage or excessive wear and tear can also be improved with veneers, so you no longer need to live with that chipped tooth. They can even be a good solution for fixing crooked, misshapen, misaligned teeth and gaps in between teeth.
