Porcelain Veneers Philadelphia

Porcelain veneers might be right for you if your smile is in need of a speedy transformation due to:

• Minor chips or cracks in the teeth.
• Misalignment or gaps between teeth.
• Teeth that are irregularly sized or shaped.
• Discoloration of the teeth that reach beneath the enamel.

Porcelain veneers are placed over the front surface of your tooth to conceal these cosmetic problems.

In some cases, Dr. Marshall might recommend alternative procedures to correct these issues, such as teeth whitening … Click to go to the page of Teeth Whitening …  if staining is the main problem or Invisalign to correct more prominent misalignment.

Porcelain veneers offer patients the opportunity to enhance their smiles in a way that achieves the most natural-looking results. The sculpting and polishing of each individual veneer make it nearly impossible to discern between teeth that have been treated and those that have not.

Veneers are also beneficial in that treatment is quite conservative. Unlike dental crowns, a veneer only sits on the front surface of a tooth. Therefore, much less reduction is necessary to achieve an ideal fit.

Porcelain veneers are an excellent option in numerous situations where a natural tooth does not add to the overall value of the smile. Perhaps a tooth never fully developed and looks smaller than those around it, or a tooth has turned slightly or becomes stained. Each of these scenarios and many more can be corrected with custom-made porcelain veneers.

Depending on your individual circumstances and personal preferences, Dr. Marshall can help you decide if porcelain veneers are the best solution for you. If you are dissatisfied with your smile because of a common cosmetic dental problem, then you are probably a candidate for porcelain veneers. There are a number of things to consider when deciding whether you want this cosmetic enhancement. If issues with your smile go beyond being cosmetic, porcelain veneers may not be effective. For example, if your teeth are crooked to the point of causing bite problems, you may need orthodontics. Or, if tooth cracks are jeopardizing the structure of your tooth, you may require a tooth crown.

Aside from the cosmetic issues porcelain veneers can fix, you may be a good candidate if you want a:

• The long-term way to improve your cosmetic tooth problems.
• Natural-looking treatment option.
• Subtle yet durable way to improve your smile.

If you are interested in a long-term way to improve your teeth, you are probably a good candidate for porcelain veneers. This specific type of veneer has been shown to last anywhere from five to 15 years before needing replacement. Veneers can sometimes outlast tooth bonding and Lumineers. Porcelain veneers are also durable and natural-looking. They resist stains and discoloration, and they have light-reflecting properties like those of natural teeth. They can also be matched precisely to the color of your natural teeth. Some patients also have tooth whitening and then have the porcelain veneers matched to the color of their whitened teeth.

They are made of dental porcelain, glass-like material with many positive features for dentistry. It comes in an array of shades so that Dr. Marshall can choose one to match your natural teeth.

We use the best quality porcelain, which has subtle variations of color like tooth enamel. Dental porcelain reacts to light much the way tooth enamel does, absorbing some and reflecting some, so that it has a white sheen very similar to that of healthy tooth enamel.

Porcelain veneers are made of durable glass-ceramic material. This material has shown to be highly resistant to breakage, fracture, and wear. It also resists stains and thus retains its color over the years. Some of the advantages of the glass-ceramic material from which porcelain veneers are made include:

• Has an opalescent and translucent appearance like your natural teeth. Porcelain veneers are not opaque and fake looking.
• Stands up to temperature changes in your mouth.
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Highly resistant to breaking, although it’s not completely unbreakable.

Should your veneer fracture or break, the veneer must be replaced. Although you cannot prevent porcelain veneers from breaking or discoloring forever, you can extend their longevity by practicing good dental hygiene.

Dental porcelain is an extremely strong material, which is one of the benefits of this type of veneer. A person who has porcelain veneers can expect their teeth to withstand normal biting and chewing pressure. However, it is necessary to be mindful of the fact that veneers are bonded to enamel. While the bond between the veneer and the tooth is durable for normal motions, tensile strength, meaning pressure with twisting motion, is not as integral. This is easy to manage with good habits such as:

• Avoid biting and chewing on hard objects like ice.
• Do not use teeth to open items, as this involves a slight twisting motion.
• Wear a mouthguard when playing sports.
• Wear a nightguard if you grind your teeth when you sleep.