Porcelain Veneers - Cost, Benefits, Procedure

Porcelain veneers are designed to cover and hide worn down, chipped, broken, discoloured, stained teeth, hollowed teeth thanks to root canal procedure, irregularly spaced teeth, and teeth with gaps in between.

You would think that porcelain items such as plates are very fragile and you may have some concerns regarding the durability of the porcelain veneers.

But the fact is that once they are bonded to your teeth, these porcelain veneers are actually very strong and durable. Their high stain resistance is another benefit and you can still enjoy stain causing beverages such as coffee or red wine.

Natural looking dental veneers

As a matter of fact they look like real tooth enamel and they seem natural since they are translucent and reflect light. See the benefits of cosmetic dentistry.

Your natural teeth colour is going to be taken into consideration and used as a reference when producing your porcelain veneers. Moreover, this glass-like porcelain quality makes them resistant to staining and they never become dull or stained with time.

How to maintain your porcelain veneers

It is a good habit to brush your teeth after every meal in order to keep the veneers free from food particles. Use a soft toothbrush and do circular movements on your teeth and gums.

Porcelain veneers need flossing as much as your natural teeth. Don’t forget to floss after every meal or at least once a day, preferably in the evening, before going to bed. Get in touch with us for more information.

This will not only help you to keep your veneered teeth free from plaque and food particles, but will also maintain your gum health.

Procedures to take place before getting veneers

Before the dental veneer is permanently cemented to your tooth, your tooth will be cleaned and polished. After this, a special cement (bonding material) is applied to the veneer and it is then placed on your tooth.

A special light beam is applied to the dental veneer in order to activate the chemicals in the cement, so it hardens very quickly. As final steps, removing excess cement and making final adjustments to your bite are necessary.

You may be asked for a follow-up visit to check how your gums are responding to this new condition.

You can even use porcelain veneers in combination with other dental procedures.

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Remember to trust only a reliable cosmetic dentist, and the result will please you.

If you are based in London, we recommend  SmileMore Dental. Not only are they one of London’s leading practices, the team has 25 years of experience in cosmetic dentistry, including with porcelain veneers. Find out more about natural looking smiles with porcelain veneers.

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