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Porcelain Veneers

If you’re looking for a quick and simple way to give your smile a makeover, you might want to try porcelain veneers. They’ve been used in cosmetic and restorative dentistry for years to enhance the appearance of patients’ teeth. If you’re in the Seneca area and are interested in learning more about this treatment, get in touch with Hood Family Dentistry and ask us about porcelain veneers!

What Are Porcelain Veneers?

Dental veneers are thin casings applied to the front of your teeth to cover imperfections such as chips, cracks, and discoloration. The two main kinds are composite and porcelain. The latter are fabricated in a laboratory from a thin ceramic material, providing more strength and durability than the former.

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Ideal Candidates

Are you wondering if you’d make a great candidate for porcelain veneers? They’re an excellent cosmetic treatment for many but aren’t ideal for everyone. If you fall under the following categories, porcelain veneers will make a perfect solution for you.

  • You have severely stained teeth
  • You have overall good oral health
  • You have sufficient tooth enamel
  • You have minor cosmetic issues
  • You don’t grind or clench your teeth

Benefits of Porcelain Veneers

Patients can take advantage of the many benefits of porcelain veneers. If you’re considering this treatment, the following are some things you will notice.

Covers Cracks, Chips, and Discoloration

Many people get veneers to cover minor imperfections of their teeth. It’s the perfect solution if you have several issues you want to treat in one appointment. Porcelain veneers can act as a tooth whitening treatment and orthodontic treatment at once.

Low Maintenance

You take care of veneers in the same way as you would take care of your natural teeth. They don’t require much extra effort on your end since they’re strong and stain-resistant. This is another reason why people love porcelain veneers!

Minimally Invasive

Porcelain veneers are one of the least invasive cosmetic and restorative treatments out there. All your dentist will need to do is shave a tiny amount of enamel from your teeth for the veneers to go over. You might not even require anesthesia!

Durable

Porcelain veneers are made to last for decades if you take good care of them. They can resist staining and decay significantly better than your regular teeth. That doesn’t mean you should stop taking care of them as if they were!

Taking Care of Your Porcelain Veneers

If you want your veneers to last for years to come, you have to learn how to properly care for them. Not doing so will decrease their lifespan. Here are some tips for you to ensure the quality of your porcelain veneers.

Maintain Good Oral Hygiene

Practicing good oral hygiene is key to the longevity of your veneers. If you already brushed and flossed regularly before getting this treatment, you’ll want to keep it up. Although your veneers won’t decay, your teeth underneath them might if you start slacking on your oral hygiene.

Frequently Visit Your Dentist

Another thing you don’t want to slack on is getting regular dental checkups. They will check both the veneers and your natural teeth to make sure they’re in the best shape possible. After all, you want a healthy and beautiful smile for a long time.

Don’t Chew on Hard Objects

Even though porcelain veneers are durable, they aren’t stronger than your natural teeth. Continuously chewing on hard objects like ice, pens, fingernails, and hard candy can cause them to crack. You’ll want to break this habit if you plan on getting veneers.

Do You Need Porcelain Veneers?

Correct several cosmetic concerns at once with porcelain veneers from Hood Family Dentistry. We’re happy to provide you with a smile you’ll love to show off. Give us a call today to learn more!

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