What are Dental Veneers and why are they used?
As discussed, dental veneers are used to cover the front surface of your teeth. They are typically made from a resin composite material or porcelain.
The porcelain veneers are better at resisting stains and can mimic the reflective properties of real teeth, which appears more natural. Resin veneers tend to be thinner, which does not require as much of the natural tooth to be removed, but they may not last as long as the porcelain veneers.
Dentists have used dental Veneers for a number of reason and the include:
- They can be used to cover problem teeth
- Veneers are often used to cover discolored teeth
- Some people use veneers to close gaps between teeth
- You can use veneers to restore broken or chipped teeth
- Benefits of Porcelain Dental Veneers
- The use of dental veneers provides many different advantages. You can improve the appearance of your smile, while also correcting chips or cracks.
Though, porcelain dental veneers provide several additional benefits:
- The porcelain does not affect the gum tissue.
- The porcelain can be adjusted to match your teeth.
- Porcelain veneers appear more natural.
- The porcelain material is more durable than composite resin.