A dental veneer is a very thin cover that is placed over the front of one or more teeth that you wish to improve in appearance. Our team at Ozark Prosthodontics can provide you with all the benefits of veneers in Rogers AR.
What are the advantages of porcelain veneers? If you have cracked or chipped teeth, dental veneers can come to the rescue. If teeth are stained or discolored due to wear and tear, diet, medications taken or any reason, your cosmetic dentist would very likely recommend porcelain veneers.
If you feel you have stopped smiling or attempt to hide your teeth when you smile due to misshapen teeth, gaps or spaces between your teeth or feel your teeth are crooked, veneers could restore that confident smile.
When making the decision about dental veneers, it is important to know the process and any limitations you will have once your porcelain veneers have been delivered.
Once you have made the decision to enhance your smile with dental veneers, your dentist will remove a small amount of your tooth surface, prepare your tooth and take the dental impressions needed to make your veneers. A temporary covering is placed on your teeth to protect your teeth until your veneers are permanently placed.
The porcelain for your dental veneers is made to match the shape and shade of your natural teeth, but with the subtle changes needed to improve your smile.
The durability of your porcelain veneers is similar to the strength of your natural teeth. As with your own teeth, chewing on hard objects like ice; biting your fingernails; opening packages with your teeth or any other habits you have been told to avoid to save your teeth still applies to your dental veneers. Chipping the porcelain of your veneer is possible like chipping the enamel of your tooth – they are both strong, but not invincible.
Repairing a veneer is very difficult, so practicing some caution when biting or chewing is highly recommended. A porcelain veneer should last for many years, and requires no special care. The same excellent hygiene you practice now like daily flossing, brushing with a fluoride toothpaste or gel twice per day and visiting Ozark Prosthodontics for a professional cleaning and exam twice per year should provide you and your porcelain veneers many years of happy smiles.