Porcelain veneers, sometimes called dental veneers, are ultra-thin shells shaped like teeth. The thin shells are custom made with your preferences in mind and are bonded to the front surface of your teeth to enhance their appearance. Instead of undergoing a smile makeover with several treatments, porcelain veneers make it easy to transform your smile with one treatment! Find out if veneers are what you’re looking for by contacting Seaport Family Dentistry today!
What Are Porcelain Veneers?
Porcelain veneers are thin, custom-made tooth shells crafted from porcelain. The porcelain shells bond to the front surface of teeth to provide transformative results. Dental veneers are a popular cosmetic dentistry option for correcting a range of dental issues. In many cases, cosmetic dentistry porcelain veneers are designed to enhance the appearance of natural teeth by improving shape, size, color, and alignment.
How Long Do Porcelain Veneers Last?
The porcelain veneers process typically involves sculpting a small amount of enamel from the front surface of any tooth that is getting a veneer. This minimal preparation for the porcelain veneers procedure ensures that the veneers are natural-looking and durable, providing results that will last well into the future. Most of the time, patients who maintain regular dental visits and practice good oral hygiene at home, like teeth grinding prevention and brushing and flossing, can expect their dental veneers to last anywhere from 10 years or more.
Benefits of Porcelain Veneers
Restoring your smile with porcelain veneers offers a range of benefits that other cosmetic dentistry treatments don’t. One of the main benefits of cosmetic porcelain veneers is the natural-looking results. At Seaport Family Dentistry, we work closely with you to create veneers to enhance your natural smile. Other benefits of cosmetic veneers include:
- Minimally invasive procedure
- Boost in self-confidence
- Resistant to staining and wear
With their long lifespan and customization, dental veneers offer a highly effective cosmetic improvement completed in one treatment!