The reasons for wanting to improve your smile may be many, and today’s cosmetic dentistry provides solutions to address each of your unique concerns. The beauty of modern dentistry, however, lies not only in improving appearance, but in doing so without unnecessarily damaging your healthy, natural tooth structure. Porcelain veneers, one of the more popular cosmetic options available, epitomizes this quality by completely transforming smiles using only wafer-thin shells of ceramic. If your teeth are marred by several different issues, then we may recommend that you choose porcelain veneers.
What are Porcelain Veneers, Anyway?
The porcelain used in dentistry, particularly veneers, combines durability with uncanny realism. Besides matching their color, porcelain also reflects light like your natural teeth (it’s semi-translucent, just like your teeth’s outer layer of enamel). Each hand-crafted veneer is designed to mimic the front of a specific tooth, and is only about 0.3-0.5 mm thick, and is designed to be bonded to the front surface of a particular tooth.
What Do Veneers Fix?
Their design makes them effective and pleasing to the eye, but the popularity of porcelain veneers is due largely to their diverse range of applications. Because each veneer fits a single tooth, they can help improve your smile when it’s afflicted by a wide variety of issues, including;
- Teeth stains that remain even after professional teeth whitening
- Chipped or slightly cracked teeth
- Teeth that are slightly crooked, or spaced oddly
- One or more teeth that seem smaller than those around it
Whether or Not to Choose Porcelain Veneers
Though veneers allow you to retain most of your natural tooth structure, they still require permanent tooth reshaping, and may not be the best option in every case. For instance, stained teeth can often be brightened with teeth whitening, which doesn’t permanently change your teeth. If a tooth is damage and requires structural support, then a dental crown may be a better option. To determine if veneers are right for you, Dr. Foust will perform a comprehensive examination to determine the nature and severity of your cosmetic dentistry issues.
ABOUT YOUR ANKENY COSMETIC DENTIST:
Since 2006, Dr. Amanda Foust has proudly treated families in Ankeny, Alleman, Elkhart, Bondurant, and all surrounding communities. To learn more, schedule an appointment with your Ankeny, IA dentist today. You can reach Dental Impressions by calling (515) 965-0230.
