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Questions About Porcelain Veneers
What are porcelain veneers?
Porcelain veneers are thin shells of ceramic bonded to your tooth. By itself, porcelain is a naturally delicate substance, but once it is firmly attached to your tooth it becomes amazingly strong and sturdy.
What are porcelain veneers used for?
Porcelain veneers are commonly used to:
- Repair minor tooth imperfections and defects
- Correct crooked or overlapping teeth
- Conceal stained or discolored fillings
- Whiten and brighten teeth with permanent stains
- Close the gaps between teeth
What are the benefits of porcelain veneers?
Porcelain veneers offer long-lasting, dramatic results and provide key-benefits over other dental bonding procedures. These benefits include:
- Porcelain veneers are virtually indistinguishable from your natural teeth because they mimic the properties of your natural teeth by reflecting light only after it has gone through the surface, giving you a completely natural-looking smile.
- Porcelain veneers are remarkably stain-resistant. Since porcelain is ceramic, stain-producing products slide right off the surface, just like glass. Red wine, coffee, and black tea are three frequent causes of tooth staining. With porcelain veneers, you no longer have to worry about the effect these substances will have on your teeth.
How are porcelain veneers applied?
The procedure to place the veneer is relatively simple. For the veneer to attach firmly to your tooth, etching gel is first used to roughen the tooth’s surface. Dental bonding cements the veneer to the tooth, and after a curing light hardens the bonding, the veneer becomes permanently bonded to the tooth.
Will it hurt?
In the hands of the experienced and compassionate staff at The Art of Smile Making, the application of porcelain veneers is virtually painless. While some enamel from your tooth will be shaved away in order to make room in your mouth for the veneer, you will be numbed for this part of the procedure and should not feel any pain or discomfort. No anesthetic is needed when the veneers are bonded to your teeth. After the procedure, your teeth may temporarily feel some sensitivity to extreme heat or cold, but you should not feel any type of pain.
Why should I consider porcelain veneers?
With porcelain veneers, your smile can be dramatically improved in as little as two office visits, leaving with you with a beautiful, healthy and more youthful smile. Porcelain veneers are a simple and effective way to significantly enhance your smile, boost your self-esteem and improve your overall appearance.
If you are considering porcelain veneers, please contact the Art of Smile Making in Portland, Oregon today to schedule an initial consultation. We have been serving the dental needs of patients in the Portland, Oregon area for several years.
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