Porcelain Veneers
Patients wanting to achieve the ultimate smile makeover in a short amount of time often turn to porcelain veneers. These wafer-thin shells of dental porcelain cover stains, chips, and misalignments to deliver stunning results that are indiscernible from a naturally flawless smile. Dr. Scott designs and places porcelain veneers with a high level of skill—always considering the patient’s unique facial features and desires for a totally customized appearance.
Porcelain represents the latest enamel-mimicking material available for cosmetic enhancements. Its strength, translucency, and versatility make it an ideal material for dental restorations.
Strength - Although we commonly perceive porcelain as brittle, when bonded to solid surfaces, it’s actually quite durable. Layers of fine dental porcelain bonded together will resist daily wear and tear and staining compounds. Careful maintenance will ensure that your porcelain veneers last for many years.
Translucency – Natural tooth enamel is not opaque. Light shining through the enamel is reflected off the inner layer of dentin to create the lustrous quality we know as a smile’s “sparkle.” Because porcelain is glass-like, it allows the teeth to retain the luminosity that characterizes a beautiful smile.
Versatility – Porcelain veneers can be used for a variety of applications. They can cover stains, lengthen or shorten teeth, and improve the overall shape, texture, and color of teeth. Dr. Scott works closely with the dental lab to create custom veneers that accentuate your facial features and coloring. With porcelain veneers, the type of improvements we can make are virtually limitless.
Typically about the thickness of an eggshell, porcelain veneers can be applied with minimal tooth reduction in about two visits. To improve a smile in a single visit, Dr. Scott often recommends no-prep composite veneers. At your consultation, he’ll discuss all of your options and guide you to the right solution for your smile.
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