What are porcelain veneers?
Your Astoria dentist, Dr. Leibowitz uses porcelain veneers as a method of improving the appearance of your smile by correcting the color, shape, or spacing of your teeth. Porcelain veneers are thin shells of porcelain which are custom-fabricated by an expert ceramist in a dental lab.
How durable are porcelain veneers?
Unlike some other dental restorations, veneers are shaped from hard porcelain instead of molded from a liquid. This method makes porcelain veneers able to stand up to everyday tooth function. Because dental veneers are less porous than teeth that have damaged enamel, and smoother than the composite resin used in dental bonding, veneers can even resist staining. With proper oral hygiene and professional dental cleanings from our Astoria dentist, your veneers can last for decades.
How are veneers attached to my teeth?
Dental bonding that is hardened by a curing light allows porcelain veneers to attach to the front side of your tooth with minimal preparation. Veneers are much more minimally invasive than bulky porcelain crowns and conserve more tooth structure.
How long will veneer placement take?
Your smile makeover will be complete in as little as two office visits. At your first appointment with our Astoria cosmetic dentist, we will discuss your options for completing a smile makeover. After determining your candidacy based on your oral health and facial structure, Dr. Leibowitz will take an impression of your smile so that the veneers can be fabricated to fit optimally to your teeth. Color matching is also an important part of the porcelain veneer process so that your cosmetic restorations will blend seamlessly with your smile. At your second appointment, our Astoria dentist will place the thin porcelain shells individually over each tooth. After a quick polishing, your smile makeover will be complete.
Astoria Cosmetic Dentist Offers Veneers
If you are interested in improving your smile by correcting misshapen teeth, covering tooth chips, hiding discoloration, and closing smile gaps, contact our Astoria dental office today for a cosmetic consultation. Call cosmetic dentist, Dr. Leibowitz at 718-728-8320 for more information. We proudly serve patients from Astoria, Queens, Manhattan, Brooklyn, and surrounding areas.
