Cosmetic Dentistry Blog

Most people think of porcelain veneers as a cosmetic dentistry procedure. It's true that porcelain veneers can correct a number of cosmetic problems, including:

• Discolored teeth
• Cracked teeth
• Chipped teeth
• Gapped teeth
• Uneven teeth
• Small teeth

All of these problems can be corrected simultaneously using porcelain veneers. However, getting porcelain veneers will do more than make your smile beautiful, it will make it more functional as well.

Porcelain veneers are thin facades of porcelain that are bonded to the front of teeth. The combination of the bonding and the addition of the new sheet of porcelain lead to much stronger teeth. Just like modern tank armor, your teeth become a composite layering of ceramic and plastic, with the materials working together to provide mutual support. The support is most beneficial for cracked teeth, whose structural weaknesses threaten to fail under the forces of biting and chewing.

In addition to structural support, porcelain veneers protect your teeth. Cracked or chipped teeth are the ideal opportunity for bacteria, which can infiltrate the small spaces. Once inside, they are protected from brushing, and the acid they produce begins to decay teeth from within the small sanctuaries. Porcelain veneers cover those cracks and chips and provide a smooth, decay-resistant surface for your teeth.

And that smooth surface is also easier for you to clean. By using porcelain veneers to straighten your teeth in the process known as instant orthodontics, you can close the gaps and unevenness that can make it difficult for you to properly clean your teeth.

Finally, as we age, our teeth can be worn down as a result of constant use, becoming and making it harder for us to bite into some of the foods we used to enjoy. Porcelain veneers can give your teeth back the edge they used to have.

Porcelain veneers are the ideal treatment to give your smile both beauty and brawn. If your smile is lacking either aesthetically or functionally, contact Dr. Brock Tekin at Art of the Smile today for a consultation to learn what porcelain veneers can do for you.