What are Porcelain Veneers?

Many people think that porcelain veneers are for the wealthy and for actors, dignitaries and high level executives. However, porcelain veneers are becoming more affordable and more popular for the average American citizen.

Porcelain veneers are not necessary in terms of medical or dental care, but they do improve a person’s smile. As a result of such aesthetic improvements, porcelain veneers often enhance self esteem, and in many cases, give people the added confidence necessary for increased success.

Those who choose a smile makeover using porcelain veneers often have chipped, stained, crooked or gapped teeth. They want a quick and safe way to achieve a beautiful and natural-looking smile. With porcelain veneers, teeth can appear more perfectly aligned – without spending a lot of time with braces that actually move the teeth to preferred positions.

Porcelain veneers are wafer-thin shells of porcelain which are bonded on to the sides of teeth. Although porcelain is inherently brittle, it becomes strong and durable when bonded to a sturdy substance such as a tooth. Porcelain veneers are glass-like and translucent, so they closely mimic the characteristics of dental enamel. Porcelain veneers are highly resistant to stains and can last up to 50 years. Those who get them brush and floss them like they do their natural teeth.

Here’s how they are made: Impressions of teeth are taken in order to individually fabricate the porcelain veneers for each tooth. They are attached – or bonded – to natural teeth using a strong adhesive. The process takes anywhere from a few days to a few weeks, depending on the dentist.

Dr. Vladimir Gashinsky DDS is an expert at porcelain veneers. As a cosmetic dentist in Millburn, New Jersey, Dr. G (as he is also called), provides the highest level of skills to create a masterful smile for his patients. Visit www.drg@drgdds.com or follow him on Facebook or Twitter.