Friday, February 27, 2009

Benefits Of Porcelain Veneers

By Janice Leeward

How you look makes a big difference in how you feel. For some people, imperfect teeth can be a point of low self-esteem and poor self-image. With the different options out there you may be confused as to what to pick. One of the very popular cosmetic procedures today is porcelain veneers.

First of all, porcelain veneers will not discolor as they age. They also require minimal changes to your existing teeth. When you consider that next to other procedures, veneers are rather attractive.

After you have had your porcelain veneers freshly applied by a qualified cosmetic dentist, your teeth look pristine and sculpted to perfection. Also, you know that your new porcelain veneers will resist stains. But as beautiful as your new teeth may look, even teeth with porcelain veneers need careful attention and maintenance.

Many use veneers to brighten up their existing smile. Any dull teeth now look great and your smile shows off. While you may think that they just make the teeth white, you need to understand that there are many shades of white you can choose. They make a difference for your features and complexion.

If you have gaps in your teeth, veneers can do the work removing those gaps. At the same time if you have minor overlaps your teeth the contouring process for application can also remove those overlaps. The result is much more even tooth structure.

Chipping is minimized with this procedure. The porcelain is rather tough, and the bonding helps reinforce the veneers. Possibly one of the best features of the processes when done, the feel like your actual teeth. Not only do they look natural, they feel natural.

Lastly, one of the big benefits of porcelain veneer is that they are translucent. This quality means that they reflect the light in very much the same way that light reflects off of the natural enamel on your teeth. Again, this improves the natural appearance.

There are many procedures on the market and, you could opt for dental implants, teeth whitening, braces, bleaching, or porcelain veneers. When you look at the costs, and the time the procedures cost, veneers look attractive. If you're looking for that Hollywood smile this might just do the trick for you. - 15683

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