Porcelain veneers, also termed dental veneers or dental porcelain laminates, are one of cosmetic dentistry's more recent developments. Porcelain veneers are wafer-thin shells of porcelain that can be bonded onto the front side of teeth to make a cosmetic improvement in the teeth's appearance. Porcelain veneers are routinely used to idealize teeth that are:
- Stained or discolored
- Worn
- Chipped
- Misaligned
- Alternative to orthodontic treatment
For decades dentists have had available to them materials that can create a
durable bond to tooth enamel. These bonding materials are used to securely
attach a thin sheet of porcelain (the porcelain veneer) to a tooth.
Although porcelain is inherently brittle, when it is firmly bonded to a
sturdy substructure (a tooth) it becomes very strong and durable.
In the past, cosmetic dental bonding materials were susceptible to staining
and discoloring. This was especially a problem for those people whose teeth
had excessive exposure to tea, coffee, red wine, or cigarette smoking. A
significant advantage of porcelain veneers is related to the fact that a
porcelain veneer's surface is just that, porcelain. Since porcelain is a
ceramic, and therefore glass-like, its surface is extremely smooth and
impervious - this means that the surface of a porcelain veneer will not pick
up permanent stains.
To discuss what dental veneers can do for your smile or to schedule an appointment, please call us at 607.785.3339 or email us, and our staff will happy to assist you.
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Vestal Dental Associates of Vestal NY is an implant, cosmetic, childrens, family and implant dental office, serving dental patients of the greater Southern Tier area, including those looking for family, general or implant dentists in Binghamton, Endicott, Apalachin, Owego, Johnson City, Endwell, Broome and Tioga, New York, including Susquehanna Counties (PA). Our Vestal dental office can protect and reveal your smile through a combination of general, cosmetic and restorative dentistry. Our cosmetic dentistry treatments include professional teeth whitening and bleaching, dental porcelain veneers, dental crowns and tooth colored fillings. As a Vestal New York dentist for children, our top Southern Tier dental practice provides a warm and caring dental office for children.
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