Facts About Dental Veneers

One hugely useful tool in cosmetic dentistry is the dental veneer. This is a thin covering bonded to the front surface of the teeth. They are used to mask aesthetic flaws, side-stepping the need for a possibly lengthy and costly treatment. The following are some facts about dental veneers that every potential patient should know.

•    Dental veneers can effectively mask chips, stains, and cracks in the teeth, as well as crooked, misshapen, and poorly spaced teeth.

•    Veneers are most commonly made out of porcelain, a material that is used often in dentistry and offers several benefits. Porcelain is strong and durable, meaning it is able to sustain necessary forces, such as from biting and chewing. This material also resists stains, and looks just like natural enamel, as it reflects light the same way.

•    Our veneer doctor in Beverly Hills wants patients to know that this is a permanent addition to the smile. Some enamel must be removed from the teeth surfaces in order to place the veneers, and so the teeth do not look too big. As they would not be able to function adequately without this layer of enamel, the veneers must remain in place.

For more helpful information about dental veneers, schedule an appointment with us today.