Ultimate Smile Makeover Tool

Porcelain veneers are one of the cosmetic dentistry tools for enhancing your smile. This advanced treatment combines the art and science to make a natural looking, beautiful smile that will enhance your confidence.

What are Porcelain Veneers?

Porcelain veneers are very thin, custom made shells of tooth colored material made up of high quality porcelain. They are designed to cover the front surface of the tooth to improve your appearance. These shells are bonded to the tooth surface and change the color, shape, size and length of the tooth. As they are made up of high quality porcelain, they exhibit stain resistant and higher durability.

Benefits of Porcelain Veneers

Gives natural appearance to teeth
Porcelain veneers show a translucent property that reflects light. It makes them look more natural.
Higher durability
They can last up to 20 years or more.
Stain resistance.
Porcelain veneers are highly resistant to stains.
Minimally invasive technique.
This technique requires very minimal amount of enamel removal. It preserves the integrity of the tooth.
Enhances your confidence and self-esteem.
Porcelain veneers can boost your confidence and self-esteem by improving your smile.

Indications for porcelain veneers are as follows:

Cracks – tooth that are cracked due to trauma
Gaps or spaces
Uneven teeth
Discolorations- teeth that are stained or discolored due to age, trauma or medication.
Worn down teeth – teeth that are worn down due to grinding
Cosmetic enhancement – for individuals seeking a radiant smile

The procedure involves:

The dentist will thoroughly examine your oral cavity and evaluate each element of your smile and appearance.
They will discuss the possible treatment options for the smile correction.
After detailed discussion with you, they will make a treatment plan for you.
Veneers involve a minimal amount of enamel removal and fabrication of porcelain veneers according to your teeth in dental laboratories.
Finally, placement of porcelain veneers on your teeth.
The dentist will give you instructions for maintaining the veneers.
Schedule regular dental check up every 6 months.

Long-term after care:

Maintain good oral hygiene habits.
Schedule regular dental check-ups every 6 months.
Avoid biting hard objects.
Avoid smoking.

Porcelain veneers are an emerging tool in cosmetic dentistry to enhance an individual’s smile. It creates a long lasting, beautiful smile and thereby increases confidence. With proper care, porcelain veneers can last up to 20 years or more. Consult your cosmetic dentist today and achieve an unforgettable smile!

Tips for maintaining your Porcelain veneers:

First 24 to 48 hours. Avoid eating hot foods and drinks.
Eat soft foods only.
Avoid biting or chewing.
Avoid flossing or brushing porcelain veneers.
First week
Brush veneers gently with soft bristled tooth brush.
Avoid abrasive toothpastes.
Use fluoridated toothpaste and mouthwash.