Advantages of Porcelain Veneers

Cosmetic dentists have a number of treatment options that can improve and enhance the natural beauty of your smile. Porcelain veneers are one option that can completely alter the look of your smile or be used to correct a single tooth. Dentists often use veneers to address many minor or moderate flaws in teeth.

Dental veneers are wafer-thin porcelain shells that fit directly over the front of teeth. They will often require a small amount of enamel to be removed before placement. A dental veneer will conceal minor to moderate dental flaws while preserving and even strengthening the function of the tooth. Matched closely in shade to your own teeth, porcelain veneers are beautifully translucent and natural looking.

The benefits of dental veneers are extensive. They can improve discolored or stained teeth, broken or chipped teeth, and correct misalignments or rotated teeth. Veneers can also create the appearance of brighter or whiter teeth and protect them from further staining or strengthen teeth that have large fillings or other structural flaws. They are durable and estimated to last as much as 15 years, and they are capable of providing solutions to a host of cosmetic dental problems.

Dental veneers may not be an appropriate option for all patients seeking cosmetic enhancements for their smiles. Severe misalignments may be better corrected through traditional orthodontics, and small chips or flaws may be more inexpensively corrected through dental bonding. Our Los Angeles cosmetic dentist can help you determine if veneers are the right choice for you. Contact us today to schedule your consultation.