Because of their rise in popularity, people from all walks of life are becoming more and more interested in porcelain veneers. It makes sense, too. Porcelain veneers can very easily seem like the most simple and effective method for restoring a beautiful smile.
Like most anything else in life, there can certainly be downsides. Getting porcelain veneers can be a somewhat painful process because a layer of your natural enamel must be removed. Additionally, getting porcelain veneers is an irreversible treatment which means that you can never go back to just having your original teeth after you’ve had veneers applied. However, most people find that the benefits greatly outweigh the disadvantages.
- Each set of porcelain veneers is unique to the patient. Though it takes significantly more time, your dentist will specially craft your porcelain veneers to ensure that they are the perfect match for your smile.
- After porcelain veneers are applied, it is virtually impossible to distinguish them from your natural teeth. A smile of porcelain veneers will look just as happy and healthy as any other smile.
- Porcelain veneers have some advantages over normal teeth in that they resist stains from coffee and tea. They can do this because, even though they look just like normal teeth, they are made from high tech materials.
- Because they are made to enhance teeth, porcelain veneers can be maintained just as any other tooth would be. They still require typical brushing and flossing though they may need different whitening techniques than other teeth.
- A porcelain veneer wouldn’t be effective if it was fragile so they are designed to be as strong and sturdy as any other tooth in your mouth. They will bite and chew like any other tooth, just don’t expect them to be indestructible.
While there are downsides to veneers, many people find they help much more than they hurt. A set of veneers, when cared for properly, will last a lifetime. To learn more about how veneers can help you, give us a call today!