Dental
veneers are thin pieces of tooth-colored porcelain cemented to the
front surfaces of your natural teeth, and are an easy way to address a
variety of physical and aesthetic problems. Because they're also
permanent, however, you'll need to carefully weigh the pros and cons of
the procedure before you decide to get them. Here are six things to
think about and discuss with your dentist.
Pro #1: Easily Whiten Your Smile
Years
of drinking coffee, smoking cigarettes or eating highly pigmented foods
eventually take their toll on your teeth, turning them an unattractive
shade of yellow or brown. Stained enamel can be bleached at home or by
your dentist, but it can become stained again. If you're looking for an
easier way to whiten your smile for good, dental veneers may be a good
fit for you. Veneers are largely stain-resistant, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), so you won't have to worry about discoloration or needing to have your veneers whitened.
To read the entire article written by Jennifer Mitchell , please visit Colgate.com
Siranli Dental
Samantha Siranli, DMD, PhD, FACP
2112 F St. NW, Suite 605
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 466-4530
SiranliDental.com
Porcelain Veneers for Your Smile Transformation
Porcelain veneers are thin pieces of porcelain that recreate the natural look of teeth, while also providing strength and resilience comparable to natural tooth enamel. Because veneers are individually designed and sculpted for each patient, it is nearly impossible to tell the difference between a veneer and a natural tooth. With veneers, as opposed to crowns, your natural teeth remain largely intact with only a minimal amount of tooth structure altered to fit the veneer. Unlike natural teeth, custom made porcelain veneers resist coffee, tea and cigarette smoke stains. Treat them as you would your original teeth, with routine brushing and flossing. Using a non-abrasive fluoride tooth paste is suggested.
Porcelain veneers are an optimal solution in many cases:
- Discolored Teeth
- Teeth with Poor Shapes and Contours
- Fractured Teeth
- Gaps Between Teeth
- Tooth Position Problems
- Minor Bite-Related Problems
- Non-Responsive Stains to Bleaching
- Hypocalcificed (White or Brown Spots) Teeth
