04 Jun Why is Porcelain the Ideal Material to Use for Veneers?
A veneer is a thin sheet of porcelain that a cosmetic dentist bonds to the front of the tooth. Veneers are color-matched to the rest of your teeth, and can be used to cover stains, discoloration, crooked or broken teeth. They can also be used to fill in gaps.
Veneers are available in two forms: porcelain or resin compounds. While either will do the job of changing the appearance of your smile, there are some benefits to porcelain that make it the ideal material to use.
Porcelain veneers are more stain resistant than resin compounds. If you are going to go through the effort of bettering the appearance of your smile, it makes sense to select a material that will keep that smile looking bright and white. Porcelain veneers also reflect light in a way that is closer to natural teeth compared to the resin compounds, so they look more natural.
Porcelain veneers are also durable and long-lasting. They are very thin pieces of porcelain (0.3 to 0.5 mm thick) that are bonded to the front of the stained or damaged teeth. The bonding combined with the strength of the porcelain material will cause the veneers to last many years with proper care.
In addition to providing a beautiful, white smile that will resist stains and last for years, porcelain veneers are also one of the most conservative aesthetic dental restoration options. They require slight preparation of the front of the teeth and little or no anesthetic, depending on the situation. If you are looking for a less invasive method to improve your smile, porcelain veneers may be the option for you.
This material can also be color-matched to blend in with the rest of your teeth, or with the other veneers if you are correcting more than one tooth. You can customize porcelain to the exact color you desire.
If you are considering a smile enhancement and would like more information on how veneers can benefit you, contact our San Antonio office today to schedule your consultation.