Porcelain veneers

Cosmetic dentistry has come of age now and you can have all kinds of dental problems whether it is broken teeth, crooked teeth or unsightly teeth, solved with the help of a cosmetic dentist. Now, the million dollar smile can soon become a reality for most of us.

What actually are veneers and how do they help us? Veneering a tooth would involve covering its outer surface. When you fit a porcelain cap on your original tooth, it would be termed as porcelain veneer and a veneer is a permanent fixture on your tooth. A veneer is used to improve the appearance and color of your teeth and cover ugly gaps and stains.

There are many kinds of porcelain veneers employed these days and you must seek the advice of your cosmetic dentist in advance before you have them fixed on your teeth. They are normally known to last for not less 10-15 years, but could last longer if you take good care of your teeth.

If you are suffering from protruding teeth or have suffered broken tooth or loss of tooth, dental braces and dental implants can also be considered to rectify the drawbacks. Lumineers are also used to correct flawed teeth and bonded with them in a pain-free process to ensure that you have a radiant smile with no ugly gaps or stains.