Everything You Need to Know About Porcelain Veneers

When you meet someone new, whether in-person or virtually, one of the first things they notice is your smile. If you’re not happy with the appearance of that smile, it can impact your self-esteem and confidence, which can have a negative effect on the way you carry yourself, or your willingness to speak up and take risks in both your personal and professional lives.

Many people choose porcelain veneers as their best solution to get their teeth and smile looking the way they want. Porcelain veneers can fill gaps and fix misshapen, stained, chipped, or cracked teeth and build that bright, healthy, happy smile the patient has always wanted.

What are porcelain veneers?

Veneers are a thin shell that is custom made to fit over top of your natural teeth to make them look the way you want them to. Veneers can be made of porcelain or composite resin, but your dentist in Tottenham recommends porcelain veneers because they are higher-quality and therefore longer-lasting.

Porcelain does not stain easily so porcelain veneers are more likely to retain their bright, white shade longer than if the veneers were made of composite resin.

What is the process of getting veneers?

Here is what you can expect from the process of getting porcelain veneers.

1. Your dentist in Tottenham will examine your teeth, discuss your concerns, and outline the various treatment options that are appropriate for your unique situation.
2. If you decide that porcelain veneers are the way to go, your dentist will remove the top layer of enamel from your teeth to prepare them for the procedure.
3. Your dentist and team will take impressions of your teeth to ensure that the veneers are made to be a perfect fit.
4. Your dentist and team will show you a variety of colour options and help you choose a shade that will work best to help you achieve the appearance you are hoping for.
5. The impressions and colour selection will be sent off to a lab that specializes in the creation of dental interventions like veneers, crowns, and bridges.
6. In the meantime, you will be provided with a temporary set of veneers that will carry you over while your custom veneers are being made. This should take no longer than two weeks.
7. When your custom veneers arrive, your cosmetic dentist will apply them to your teeth, and made any adjustments needed to ensure a perfect fit.

And that’s it! You’ll finally have the bright, straight, white smile you’ve always wanted.

If you’re unhappy with your smile and are interested in learning more about porcelain veneers, call our team at Queen Street Dental in Tottenham to schedule an appointment today. We’ll assess the current condition of your teeth, walk you through the available options, and get you on a treatment path to help you achieve your unique goals.