Porcelain Veneers

Many people do not know much about porcelain veneers and what they can do to improve your smile. This is because porcelain veneers are one of cosmetic dentistry’s more recent developments. So what exactly are they? Basically porcelain veneers are extremely thin shells of porcelain that can be bonded onto the front side of teeth.

The reason a patient might get these is to improve stained or discolored teeth, worn or chipped teeth, or to correct misaligned teeth. Porcelain veneers create a durable bond to tooth enamel so the thin sheet of porcelain will securely attach to your teeth. Once the porcelain is attached to the solid form of your tooth it becomes extremely strong and durable.

Not only are porcelain veneers a durable substance they are also easy to apply to your teeth. They help to create a very natural and healthy looking smile. One of the reason’s they look natural is because the porcelain reflects light similarly to the way your tooth’s enamel does. Teeth’s enamel covering is translucent so when the light strikes a tooth’s surface it is not immediately reflected off. Instead the light penetrates into the thickness of the enamel giving teeth this characteristic appearance of translucency. Porcelain veneers are glass-like so they are translucent as well and mimic the light like a normal tooth would.

While other cosmetic dental bonding materials give brilliant smiles as well, porcelain veneers are one of the more life-like materials cosmetic dentists’ use, which is why they have become so popular. They also easily resist staining because porcelain has a smooth ceramic surface. If you do decide to get veneers make sure to thoroughly research a qualified dental practice in New York before selecting them.