Dental Veneers | Porcelain Veneers

Dental veneers (Why Celebrities Turn to Their West LA Dentist for Veneers Page) (sometimes called porcelain veneers or dental porcelain laminates (Porcelain Veneers Page) are wafer-thin, custom-made shells of tooth-colored materials, usually porcelain, designed to cover the front surface of teeth to improve your appearance (Cosmetic Dentistry Page). Dental Veneers are permanently attached to your teeth.

What Are Dental Veneers Made Of?

Dental veneers can be made from porcelain or from resin composite materials. Porcelain veneers resist stains better than resin veneers and better mimic the light reflecting properties of natural teeth. Resin veneers are thinner and require removal of less of the tooth surface before placement.

Issues Dental Veneers Will Solve

They can conceal a number of problems, including misshaped teeth (Ceramic Crown Page), stains, broken teeth, chips, gaps, and other unsightly problems. In recent years, veneers have become very popular, because they can be a very quick and simple way to get a beautiful smile. The non-invasive procedure can change the shape, size and color of your teeth, transforming your smile.

How Does Dental Veneers Work?

Porcelain laminate dental veneers consist of a compilation of several thin ceramic layers (Bonding Page) which replace original tooth enamel (Root Canals Page), and an adhesive layer. To apply a veneer, a very small amount of the original tooth enamel must be removed, usually less than a millimeter. This is essential as it creates room for the porcelain veneer (Bridges Page) to fit within the mouth and most accurately restore natural tooth function while creating an even better appearance than the original tooth.

Who Can Have Dental Veneers?

The list of celebrities who have veneers is quite long. Many patients love the fact that veneers can be a permanent way to beautify a smile in only two visits. Although veneers are not for everyone, they can be a good way to make you comfortable and more confident in your smile. They can be a good alternative to braces, in some cases. You can always discuss with your dentist if you can be a candidate for dental veneers or not.