Cosmetic dentistry in Newcastle can achieve some remarkable results. One of the most transformative treatments is porcelain veneers, which can hide numerous imperfections in your real teeth.
Treatment is minimally invasive, as our dentist at West Bowmanville Family Dental will only need to remove a minimal amount of tooth structure. Sometimes we may not need to remove any structure at all; it depends on the alignment and size of the tooth to be covered by a veneer.
What are Porcelain Veneers?
Porcelain veneers are very thin ‘shells’ of porcelain, typically about 0.5mm thick. Each shell is custom made, so it fits perfectly over the front surface of a tooth, covering it entirely. Once we are happy with the fit and the appearance of the porcelain veneer, it is bonded permanently onto the tooth.
How Could Porcelain Veneers Help Me?
You might want to choose porcelain veneers in Clarington if you have heavily stained teeth. Although tooth whitening is an excellent treatment for lifting deep-seated stains, it cannot remove internal discolouration. Therefore, entirely covering the tooth is the best way to hide the stain.
Porcelain veneers are also very good for changing the shape of teeth slightly, for example, if you have a tooth that is slightly too small or not quite an optimal shape. They can be used to align teeth and to correct the position of teeth that are slightly rotated. Porcelain veneers can be especially useful for closing unsightly gaps between teeth, creating a uniformly more perfect smile.
Who Can Have Porcelain Veneers?
Your teeth should be relatively strong and healthy if you are considering porcelain veneers in Courtice. Porcelain veneers are less suitable for teeth with larger fillings, or which are heavily decayed, weakening the overall structure of the tooth. In this case, another restoration might be more suitable such as a porcelain crown that covers the tooth entirely, right down to the gum line rather than just the front surface. When we examine your mouth, we can soon tell you if your teeth are suitable for veneers or if another treatment would be more advantageous.
What is the Process for Porcelain Veneers?
The process for porcelain veneers is very straightforward. After examining your mouth, we will need to prepare your teeth, removing a small amount of tooth enamel from the surfaces. Preparation is done using a local anesthetic to keep you entirely comfortable. Once your teeth are prepared, we take a detailed dental impression using a digital scanner. With a digital scanner, you won’t need a dental impression tray as we scan your teeth using a tiny digital camera. It’s a process that is a lot more accurate and far more comfortable!
The images captured by the scanner are used to custom fabricate your veneers. In the meantime, we can protect your teeth with temporary veneers. Your veneers are made in a shade of porcelain closely mimicking your natural teeth, so they blend in beautifully.
Can I Whiten My Smile with Porcelain Veneers?
People who opt for multiple veneers covering all teeth visible when they smile can choose a shade that is lighter than their natural teeth. Another option is to combine porcelain veneers with a teeth whitening treatment, first whitening your teeth so we can accurately match the shade of your veneers to your teeth. Once your veneers are ready, we can fit them over your teeth, and you will approve their appearance before they are bonded in place.
Once in place, prolong the life of your veneers by making sure you brush twice daily and floss once-a-day, and of course, checkups with us here at West Bowmanville Family Dental are very important for maintaining good oral health.
