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Porcelain veneers are thin shells made of porcelain that are bonded onto the teeth to improve the look of the teeth. Porcelain veneers are also sometimes called porcelain laminates. Porcelain veneers are one of the latest dental advancements.
Porcelain veneers are used to cover misaligned, chipped or discolored teeth. Porcelain veneers are a way to improve the cosmetic look of your smile and can give you more confidence. Porcelain veneers are translucent making them appear very similar to your natural teeth.
Porcelain veneers are bonded to the teeth using a permanent bonding technique. Porcelain veneers are very resistant to stains making them a good material for use in the mouth. Typically for quality porcelain veneers to be applied the teeth need to be shaved down slightly. New types of porcelain veneers are thinner and therefore can fit over normal sized teeth much easier. This makes application less painful and much faster.
Porcelain veneers are long lasting, typically lasting up to 20 years or more. Once you have porcelain veneers you will need to visit the dentist every six months to ensure that the porcelain veneers are staying in place. If they do slip or have any wear problems, your dentist can easily fix or replace the porcelain veneer with a new one.
The procedure for getting needed porcelain veneers is not hard. First, the dentist will file down the tooth or teeth slightly to allow room for the porcelain veneers. Next, he will take an impression of the teeth so that the porcelain veneers can be made. Once the porcelain veneers arrive, the dentist will try them on you before applying permanent cement. Once in place the porcelain veneers are complete.
If you are interested in learning more about porcelain veneers or to make an appointment visit Garwooddentist.com.