Turn Your Frown Upside Down with Porcelain Veneers!

Our smiles are often the first thing that people notice about us and part of what can make a positive lasting impression. However, if you have chipped or stained teeth, you may feel too embarrassed to show your full smile around others.

Thanks to modern cosmetic dentistry, beautiful teeth are not just for A-list celebrities or super-wealthy businessmen and women. Porcelain veneers can transform almost any smile by correcting minor dental imperfections. Do you want to be able to light up the room with your smile? Here is everything you need to know about porcelain veneers.

What are Porcelain Veneers?

Porcelain veneers are thin, custom-designed shells that are bonded to the front of your teeth to fix minor cosmetic flaws in your smile. Porcelain – or in some cases a composite synthetic resin – is used because of its ability to create a strong bond with natural teeth and also mimic their natural color.

Once in place, veneers can fill in gaps in a smile or hide stained or misshapen teeth – giving you the confident, flawless smile that you have always wanted.

Some of the primary benefits of porcelain veneers include:

• Natural appearance
• Quick procedure
• Whiter smile
• No recovery period

The Two Types of Veneers

There are two types of veneers: traditional and prep-less. Choosing which veneer is right for you depends on the shape of your teeth and should be made in consultation with your dentist. Here is a brief overview of each type:

• Traditional Veneers – Weak or decayed areas of the tooth are first removed. The tooth is then “shaped” to provide a mounting place for the veneer. Even with healthy teeth, a minimal amount – usually no more than one millimeter – of enamel must be removed before the veneer can be applied. This way, your new tooth will blend in seamlessly with the rest of your smile.

• Prep-less Veneers: This type of veneer requires very little (if any) removal of tooth material. Prep-less veneers are suitable for situations in which the tooth being treated is smaller than adjacent teeth or where there is a gap between two teeth.

Am I a Good Candidate?

If you are missing teeth or have more serious dental problems – such as severely crooked teeth or a badly-misaligned bite – your dentist may recommend other, more suitable restorative dentistry options. However, veneers are an effective solution for a variety of common dental imperfections, such as:

• Chipped or broken teeth
• Stained or discolored teeth
• Gapped teeth
• Slightly misaligned or misshapen teeth

Cast off your doubts and let your personality and smile shine! Talk to a cosmetic dentist in Kessler Park today about transforming your teeth with porcelain veneers.

About the Author

A proud graduate of the Baylor College of Dentistry, Dr. Jayme Martinez helps patients in Kessler Park and the greater DFW area achieve the flawless smiles of their dreams. The Texas native offers a wide range of cosmetic dentistry options at his local practice, including porcelain veneers. Patients interested in transforming their smiles can visit the Kessler Park Dental website or call Dr. Martinez at 214-303-9969.