Dental Veneers
A veneer is a thin layer of material that is applied to the front of a tooth. Veneers enhance the appearance of a smile while also protecting the tooth’s surface from harm. Veneers are a prescription-only prosthetic items used by aesthetic dentists. A dentist may use a single high-quality veneer to fix a single damaged or discolored tooth, or numerous teeth on the upper arch to produce a huge brilliant “Hollywood” kind of smile makeover.
Dental Veneers in Abbotsford
Many people have small teeth resulting in spaces that may not be easily closed by orthodontics. Some people have worn away the edges of their teeth resulting in a prematurely aged appearance, while others may have malposition tooth/teeth that appear crooked. Multiple veneers can close these spaces, lengthen teeth that have been shortened by wear, fill the black triangles between teeth caused by gum recession, provide a uniform color, shape, and symmetry, and make the teeth appear straight.
Dentists also recommend using thin porcelain veneers to strengthen worn teeth. It is also applied to yellow teeth that won’t whiten. Thin veneers are an effective option for aging patients with worn dentition. In many cases, minimal to no tooth preparation is needed when using porcelain veneers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Porcelain veneers are thin, ceramic shells that are affixed to teeth to lengthen worn teeth, close gaps, and restore smile symmetry, unlike dental crowns, they cover only the most visible portion of the affected tooth are designed to look like your natural tooth.
Yes! Porcelain dental veneers are custom-designed to fit your tooth with the most comfortable, natural looking results. Once a small amount of the existing tooth has been altered for the best fit, the veneer is color-tinted to match the surrounding teeth and firmly cemented in place for both functional and aesthetic benefits.
You can maintain your porcelain veneers with regular brushing and flossing, and overall good oral hygiene.
Porcelain veneers can last for years, even decades, they do not change color and they are made with durable material designed for long-lasting results-lifetime results in many cases.
When considering porcelain dental veneers, patients should look for a dentist with established credential in cosmetic dentistry. The dentists at Allwood Dental have a combined 15 years of experience in dentistry, especially in the field of cosmetic dentistry and will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
