Porcelain Veneers

With today’s rapid advancement of technologies a number of dental makeovers are possible. A person’s smile is a window to who they are and having a beautiful smile can change your life. Being able to smile with poise is important and finding this assurance is easier than it has ever been.

A cosmetic dental makeover is the science of dentistry with an added dimension of art. There are multiple ways to makeover your smile including: dental porcelain veneers, porcelain crowns, composite bonding, teeth whitening, dental bridges, dental contouring, and gum lifts.

Aside from teeth whitening, porcelain veneers are the quickest and easiest way to alter your smile. Veneers are used to mask discolored teeth that do not respond to whitening or to fill gaps between teeth. Porcelain veneers require little or no drilling and can be placed in one session. They are thin sheets of porcelain no thicker than a fingernail that are bonded onto the front of the teeth.

Porcelain mimics the structure of teeth perfectly. Because of this, porcelain veneers have a beautiful result. Porcelain is harder than enamel so it is very durable and can last for a number of years. Also, cosmetic dentists can control the color and transparency of porcelain to match any tooth. Unless the surface of porcelain veneers is damaged, they will rarely discolor. With today’s improved bonding agents and cements, porcelain veneers can on average last from 10 to 30 years. They may need replacing in this time, which can be expensive since each porcelain veneer can cost around 1,000 dollars.

A family dentist cannot perform a cosmetic dental makeover. There is special schooling for cosmetic dentists. Cosmetic dentistry is not taught in dental schools as a part of the normal set of classes. For a dentist to become qualified to perform cosmetic dentistry, they must pursue extensive training after graduating dental school. A strong love for art is another requirement for any dentist pursuing a career in cosmetic dentistry.

A dental makeover can greatly improve your smile along with your life. It will give you more confidence than you ever thought you’d have. Cosmetic dentistry has come along way and, with its multiple advancements, can be achieved by anybody who is hiding behind his or her smile. After a simple course of action you may hear those words you have been waiting your entire life to hear, “you have a beautiful smile”.