Last week, we looked at two different cosmetic procedures, teeth whitening and dental bonding. Today, we’re going to look at one procedure that can completely alter a tooth’s appearance, offering the benefits of both of those procedures at once. What benefits do dental veneers offer?
Benefits of Porcelain Veneers
- Natural Appearance: Creating them means preparing the tooth receiving one and taking detailed impressions. We use the impression to create a custom-made restoration. The material we use is porcelain, which can mimic the appearance of tooth enamel. As a result, the restoration is designed to blend seamlessly with your smile.
- Strength and Durability: Porcelain is also a very strong material, able to withstand bite forces and pressures. We also use this material to create dental crowns. With proper care and attention, your new restoration can be expected to last for decades.
- Addresses Multiple Cosmetic Issues: We can use them to mask permanent teeth stains and to repair chipped teeth. They can also reshape malformed teeth and lengthen worn down ones as well. We can close gaps between teeth and even correct the appearance of minor misalignment.
- Easy to Care for: You will maintain them just as you would your natural teeth. In order to last, they need to be protected from plaque buildup and gum disease. You should brush them, along with the rest of your teeth, twice a day. You also need to floss every night before going to sleep.
- Stain Resistance: Another benefit of porcelain: stain resistance. They are less likely to develop stains than natural teeth. However, you should still exercise caution (brushing and flossing daily, as well as cutting back on foods and drinks containing staining agents). If you have any questions about our restorations, or any of our cosmetic treatments, then please contact our office today.
Interested in Dental Veneers?
At Jeffrey Leibowitz, DDS, we can improve smiles by placing lifelike porcelain veneers for our patients in Astoria, NY (including Queens, Manhattan, Brooklyn, and all surrounding communities) since 1991. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Leibowitz, call our office in Astoria today at 718-728-8320.
