Porcelain veneers are a very popular choice for making a smile brighter, whiter and healthier looking. While there are two different types of veneer options that can be used on teeth, porcelain veneers have several benefits making them well worth considering.
What Are Porcelain Veneers?
Porcelain veneers are ceramic pieces that are sized, shaped and colored to be laid over your natural enamel. They are often used to hide flaws but they can also be used to enhance your overall smile.
Porcelain veneers are usually fitted onto the fronts of your teeth, and can be used to hide stains, discoloration, misshapen teeth, gaps in the teeth, cracks in teeth and more.
What Are the Advantages of Porcelain Veneers?
Unlike their composite resin counterparts, porcelain veneers are very durable. They can last anywhere from 10-25 years, depending on how you care for them. They also don’t tend to require as much maintenance as composite resin veneers do.
Other advantages to porcelain veneers is that they are easy to take care of and tend to be stain resistant. Nevertheless, you will need to continue on with your normal oral hygiene routine by continuing to floss and brush your teeth at least twice daily.
Also, because porcelain veneers mimic the appearance of your natural teeth, they can be molded, sized and shaped to match the other natural teeth in your mouth. This is particularly helpful when your teeth are be disproportionately small in relation to the other teeth in your mouth.
Lastly, your gums tend to accept porcelain veneers better than they tend to accept composite resin.
Summary
All in all, porcelain veneers offer several benefits that make them worth considering. Be sure to set up an appointment with a dentist for a consultation regarding porcelain veneers in Northridge to make ensure that they are the best option for you.
If you are looking for trained dentists to install porcelain veneers in Northridge, please visit us at Northridge Dentalworks, or check us out online.
