Porcelain Dental Veneers

An Overview of Porcelain Dental Veneers

Dental veneers (also called porcelain veneers or dental porcelain laminates) are wafer-thin, custom-made shells of tooth-colored materials designed to cover the front surface of teeth to improve your appearance. These shells are bonded to the front of the teeth, changing their color, shape, size or length.

Porcelain 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.

What Types of Problems Do Dental Veneers Fix?

• Teeth that are discolored—either because of root canal treatment; stains from tetracycline or other drugs, excessive fluoride or other causes; or the presence of large resin fillings that have discolored the tooth
• Teeth that are worn down
• Teeth that are chipped or broken
• Teeth that are misaligned, uneven or irregularly shaped (for example, those that have craters or bulges in them)
• Teeth with gaps between them (closing the space between teeth)

When are Veneers Appropriate?

If you have severely dull or discolored teeth, your treatment options may include porcelain dental veneers or composite veneers. Veneers have the added benefits of longevity and a proven ability to enhance the appearance of the mouth, smile and other facial features that are better supported by properly shaped teeth.

Improve Your Smile in an Instant

After preparing the target teeth by removing a minimal amount of enamel, Dr. Joseph Levy will bond your custom porcelain veneers to the front of those teeth, effectively giving your smile a new, blemish-free face to present to the world. Whether your teeth are severely stained, chipped, slightly crooked or misshapen, or unattractive due to odd spaces between them, veneers can perfect your smile effectively and efficiently.

Porcelain Veneers and More

With the benefits of porcelain veneers, as well as our various other cosmetic dental procedures, you don’t have to be overwhelmed with the task of sprucing up your smile. If your smile’s appearance leaves something to be desired, don’t hesitate to call Dr. Joseph Levy’s office today to learn how we can restore your confidence.