WHAT’S A PORCELAIN VENEER

By: Smileway Dental

A veneer is a layer of material placed over the tooth. Veneers can improve the aesthetics of a smile and protect the tooth surface from damage.

1) Who is a good candidate for porcelain veneers?
i. Desire to fix severely discolored or stained teeth
ii. Desire to correct stains from extensive tooth decay or old fillings.
iii. Need to correct minor imperfections on your teeth.
iv. Teeth that are slightly untidy

2) Benefits of porcelain veneers:
# They provide a natural teeth appearance.
# Gums tolerates porcelain well.
# Porcelain veneers are stain resistant.
# A color can be selected to make dark teeth appear whiter.
# They generally don’t require as much shaping as a crown do, and they look better

3) Essential porcelain aftercare tips:
~ Brush regularly
~ Keep hard objects away
~ Notify us if you grind your teeth

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