Dental veneers can enhance or correct your smile by concealing stains, chips, injuries, or worn and misaligned
teeth. Porcelain veneers look incredibly natural, are long lasting and resistant to staining. It makes them one of
the best cosmetic dental options available for patients seeking a brighter, straighter, undamaged smile.
Dental veneers are porcelain laminates that are bonded to the front portion of your teeth. Made of ultra-thin,
customized material, dental veneers are designed to slide over your teeth; they can be as thin as 0.2 mm and are
considered a very conservative treatment option in cosmetic dentistry. Dental veneers are one of the most popular
cosmetic dental options for people who have discolored or otherwise damaged teeth that affect the appearance of
their smile.
As patients' demands for better aesthetics have increased in recent years, so have the needs for restorative
materials that closely mimic natural teeth. Based on current standards of care, dental ceramics are the most modern
and predictable material for dental veneers. Dental ceramics provide the best strength, translucency, bonding
properties and color stability over time.
Porcelain veneers have a very natural appearance, with a natural translucency that closely matches natural teeth.
They should be carefully planned following a detailed smile analysis that will include dental impressions,
photographs, videos and a diagnostic mock up all done inside of our practice.
Unlike full mouth reconstruction or extensive bridgework and crowns, dental veneers can be cemented quickly. New
technologies are allowing cosmetic dentists to scan the shape of existing teeth and to construct veneers directly
in the office. This process can take as little as a single hour during one visit. Even the traditional process that
involves two trips to the office takes far less time than other smile enhancement procedures like implants. This
speed means you can return to normal life quickly without having to deal with an incomplete dental procedure for
days or weeks.
Dental veneers can be bonded to your teeth. In addition to the ease of application, modern cements that are used to
bond the veneers to the teeth cure quickly and last for a long time. Porcelain veneers are also more resistant to
staining than natural teeth, meaning veneers can remain bright with just standard oral care and regular cleanings
from our experienced staff. A new set of veneers can last for decades when cared for
properly.
One more benefit of dental veneers is the flexibility they allow for specific dental cases. Veneers can cover a
single tooth or an entire line of teeth. They can be tinted so that they blend in with the rest of the teeth in the
mouth, and can then be treated just like natural teeth. In fact, many patients say they don't even notice the
presence of new veneers after a few weeks. Dentists can even use veneers to correct minor misalignments of natural
teeth by simply attaching the material so that the teeth appear to be straight.
To find out how our Dental Partners of Boston team can use dental veneers to improve your smile, please contact
our offices today.
Interested in other Dental Partners of Boston cosmetic dentistry procedures? Carolina Mujica D.M.D., C.A.G.S. Maria E. Cardenas D.M.D., C.A.G.S. Michael G. O’Toole D.M.D., M.M.SC.
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