Porcelain Veneers – Westchase, FL

How Porcelain Veneers Work

A veneer is somewhat like a crown in that it’s a restoration that’s meant to cover your natural enamel. However, instead of hiding the entire tooth, it is only placed on the front surface that is typically visible whenever you smile. By doing so, we can hide multiple cracks, stains, and misshapen teeth all at once. You can receive a single veneer, or you can get a complete set for your entire visible smile. Note that the teeth will need to be prepared before veneer placement by having small amounts of enamel removed.

Benefits of Porcelain Veneers

• Being made out of porcelain, veneers can very closely mimic the appearance of a natural tooth. Most people won’t ever know the difference.
• Porcelain restorations are highly comfortable and are unlikely to irritate the gums.
• Thanks to the nonporous nature of porcelain, it can resist stains very well – much better than your enamel can.
• Veneers can be customized based on your needs and preferences.
• In general, veneers require less shaping of the natural tooth than crowns, and they tend to yield more aesthetically pleasing results.

Candidates for Porcelain Veneers

There are many people who stand to enjoy a bright future with a better smile by receiving porcelain veneers. You may be a good candidate for veneers if:

• You have severely stained teeth that don’t respond to whitening.
• You have multiple minor imperfections that you want to fix.
• There are several corrections you want to make without having to undergo multiple procedures.
• Your teeth and gums are both in good health overall.
• Your teeth have a sufficient amount of enamel to support a veneer.