Here’s How Porcelain Veneers Can Brighten Your Smile
Feb. 15 2024If your teeth are stained, chipped, cracked, or otherwise not in optimal condition, porcelain veneers may be able to help. Many people are able to restore their smile to mint condition with veneers. It’s wise to speak with a dentist about your treatment options. For now, let’s take a closer look at porcelain veneers and the many benefits they provide.
A Quick Look at What Veneers Are
Dental veneers are a popular dental treatment that can be used to restore your teeth. Veneers are coverings or shells that can be attached to the front of your teeth or fitted over your tooth. This way, any chips, stains, or cracks are covered up. Veneers may also help prevent cracks and chips from worsening. In this way, veneers may safeguard your oral health. Further, if your teeth are too small or misshapen, veneers can be used to modify and fill in your smile.
Veneers are one of the most common dental procedures, and they are favored because the results are often fantastic. Veneers can offer a natural look, and if you work with the right dental experts, many people will never even realize you have them. It’s possible to match veneers to the color of your other teeth in some cases, leading to a natural, uninterrupted smile.
Veneers can be made out of many different materials. Porcelain veneers are favored by many because the porcelain used is very durable, looks natural, is easy to care for, and offers great overall value. It’s wise to talk with a dentist about the many options you have for veneers and which might be best for you.
Getting Porcelain Veneers Installed
To make veneers, a dentist may need to make a mold of your teeth or otherwise scan your teeth. From there, veneers can be fashioned that will be a perfect fit for your smile. Your dentist will then cement the veneers in place with specialized adhesives. Veneers can last for well more than a decade and sometimes up to 30 years or more.
Considering porcelain veneers? If you live in or near Melville, NY, come see Dr. Renee Glasser and Dr. Dean Glasser. You can schedule an appointment by calling 631-423-6767.
Dr. Dean Glasser is a respected Cosmetic and General Dentist, serving Melville, NY and the greater Long Island area. A Professor at Columbia University Dental School, Dr. Glasser is recognized as a Diplomate of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and as a Fellow of the following organizations: the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Association of Hospital Dentistry and the Misch Implant Institute.
