Why Porcelain Veneers? Glad You Asked…
January 25, 2016
Veneers have long been an effective way to brighten your smile permanently without needing repetitive treatments or a highly involved long-term maintenance plan. For professionals whose appearance and presentation is a vital part of the job, they can be a career-advancing investment, especially if your job involves a lot of public speaking, presentation, or sales work. Of course, that’s not the only reason to get porcelain veneers.
The Big Advantage
Since veneers are a wafer-thin cosmetic shell around your teeth, they can be used not only for teeth that are slightly misaligned, but also for teeth that would not be treatable with options like braces. This includes:
- Chipped teeth
- Malformed teeth
- Cratered teeth
- Discolored or stained teeth
That means that while you might be booking your appointment with a cosmetic dentist in Chesapeake, VA, your teeth are getting effective protection against future damage on top of the aesthetic improvements that veneers can bring.
Why Porcelain?
Resin veneers have most of the same advantages as their porcelain counterparts, but the one thing that porcelain specifically brings to the table is stain resistance. Both types of veneers offer solid benefits, but porcelain simply offers more when it comes to holding its color and keeping your smile bright. It also tends to mirror the reflectivity and color of natural teeth a little more fluently, ensuring that your smile looks and feels natural. On top of all that, gum tissue tolerates porcelain well.
Next Steps
If you are thinking about veneers, it’s important to remember that the process takes at least three visits, normally. This is because of the consultation and fitting process, and it ensures the final veneer placement is as natural as possible. Find out more about what porcelain veneers can do to brighten your smile by calling (757) 251-9902 to make an appointment with Dr. Cranham. It’s the first step to having a local cosmetic dentist in Chesapeake, VA.