If you are self conscious about your chipped, stained or cracked teeth, you have an option that will give you reason to smile – veneers. Dental veneers are thin “covers” that are cosmetically bonded to the front of a tooth to hide imperfections. They are available in porcelain or composite resin materials, each having its own benefits and providing patients with options to consider.
Dental veneers can offer patients an easy way to get the smile of their dreams. This is because veneers are relatively simple to apply and can be used on any number of teeth. Each tooth gets its own veneer, so even if there is just one tooth that is not looking as great as you’d like it to look, a veneer that is matched with the other teeth in the mouth can be adhered to the front, creating a more beautiful smile.
Veneers come in porcelain or can be made from a composite resin material. Porcelain veneers, although more expensive than their composite counterparts, are thinner and more durable. Both types are custom fabricated to match the natural color and shape of the tooth that is being covered, and the process of applying the veneer is relatively simple. The tooth that is to be covered is shaped and etched so the veneer can be permanently bonded to it properly. Porcelain veneers require that an impression be made, which is sent to a lab for fabrication, while composite resin veneers can be molded to the natural shape of the tooth right in the office.
Once the preparation for the veneer and the impressions, if needed, are completed, a temporary veneer is attached to the tooth to keep it covered until the permanent version is ready for bonding. The initial procedure, as well as the follow-up office visit for bonding, is quick and relatively painless, providing an easy way to provide patients with a reason to smile. Those patients opting for composite veneers can have the procedure generally completed in one office visit.
Porcelain veneers have long been a popular option for those looking to enhance the look of their smiles. They have a number of benefits over veneers made from composite materials, although the composite versions are less expensive. Porcelain is more durable than composite resin, meaning that the tooth “covers” will generally last longer than those made from composite materials, and they will not chip or crack as easily. They are also more stain resistant and should be no more prone to staining than natural teeth.
Another benefit of porcelain over composite that often warrants the higher cost is that porcelain more closely resembles the look of natural teeth. They reflect light in the same way and are hard to distinguish from the look of “real” teeth. From a procedural perspective, patients also prefer the fact that porcelain veneers do not require as much tooth surface to be removed before adhering them, because the laminates are thinner than those made from composite materials.
Of course, for those looking to reduce the cost while still getting a great looking smile that covers imperfections, composite veneers are a great option. Whatever the material they are made from, this cosmetic dentistry option provides patients with a relatively quick, simple and painless way to hide imperfections and to get the smile they’ve always hoped for.
For more information about porcelain veneers in Queens, contact Park Dental Care today at 718-Dentist. At Park Dental Care of Astoria, we can enhance the aesthetic look of patients’ smiles with the addition of porcelain veneers. Queens residents, as well as those located throughout metropolitan NYC, will find that we are conveniently located near the N & Q subway lines at the Astoria-Ditmars Blvd. station. Let us show you how we can help you achieve the smile of your dreams!
