What Are Porcelain Veneers?

Porcelain dental veneers are narrow sheets of ceramic glass that are personalized to fit over tooth stains, cracks, and gaps. The device is tooth-colored, fitting in with the rest of your mouth.

The process of installing veneers simply requires cleaning off the thin outer covering of the tooth. This helps the veneers settle in with the rest of your mouth, allowing further space for comfort.

Once this procedure is done, the veneers are simply placed in the mouth. If proper dental hygiene is kept, dental veneers should be able to last 7–15 years.

What Concerns Are Corrected With Veneers?

Physical or cosmetic issues often require porcelain dental veneers. Physical issues may include:

• Gaps in teeth
• Worn out or pliable teeth
• Chips and/or cracks
• Misalignments
• Abnormally shaped teeth

Cosmetic issues may include:

• Decayed enamel
• Irregular or disproportionate gums
• Teeth discoloration

Save years of orthodontic work for little gaps and minior misalignments with veneers! Veneers can treat many small problems all at once. Fix stains left from food, decay, and improper hygiene. Smile more with teeth that work as you do!

Veneers Look Natural

Porcelain veneers are built with the rest of your mouth in mind. These specific veneers are built to reflect light through a translucence, similar to the build of your entire mouth.

This process is done through digital imaging/radiography devices. Digital imaging machines are built to take pictures of your tooth shape and color.

Within the same day, Dr. Spencer can use the results to personalize your veneers to match the exact style and shape that your mouth needs. The end product is indistinguishable from the rest of your mouth.

Veneers Are Safe for Your Gums

We take your dental health seriously. Our La Jolla–Pacific Beach office uses quality porcelain with digital imagery that helps the porcelain assimilate with your mouth.

On top of this, Dr. Spencer makes sure that your gums will react well to the rest of your mouth. This happens through the office’s individualized procedures and proper preparation.

This allows the dental veneers to withstand decay such as gum discoloration and bothersome dark lines. However, these safeguards are conditional on maintaining good dental hygiene.

Porcelain Veneers Are Stain-Resistant

Porcelain veneers are covered with resin and stain-resistant qualities. This allows veneer patients to not eliminate various foods, but rather use them in moderation. Dental veneers only last as long as the patient is willing to take good care of them.

For example, eating acidic foods or drinking soda in excess can cause damage to your veneers. The acidic agents in these foods (such as soda or salsa) eat away at your teeth causing teeth discoloration and decay. With proper moderation and care, your dental veneers can keep looking as good as new.

Veneers Can Brighten Dark Teeth

Dental veneers help you smile more by covering any level of tooth discoloration. Many patients find that dental veneers allow dark-colored stains to appear white. Our office has the skills necessary to integrate your dental veneers effortlessly, changing your smile for the better.

Please be aware that after the procedure takes place, you will not be able to whiten your veneers.

We recommend finishing your whitening right before the veneers are placed. Frequent professional dental cleanings are also encouraged to keep teeth as fresh as possible.

Do Not Require as Much Shaping as Crowns

Dental veneers are less invasive than dental crowns because:

• They cause minimal tooth damage: Dental crowns often require the removal of large parts of the tooth. Dental veneers differ by only smoothing down the front of your tooth enamel so the veneer doesn’t add extra bulk.
• They fit better than dental crowns: Dr. Weston Spencer fits your veneers by taking images/measurements of your mouth. Based on these findings, he will personalize your veneers to fit your mouth’s measurements and specifications.

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Porcelain Veneers Care

Here are the basics of taking care of your veneers:

• Avoid biting on tough food and ice: This can cause significant damage to your veneers and the rest of your mouth.
• Be sure to wear dental protection while playing sports: Be prepared with mouth guards, especially with high-contact sports.
• Stick to the basics by brushing/flossing regularly: Continuing the same dental habits will be very helpful to keep your veneers just like new!
• Do not grind your teeth: If grinding your teeth is habitual, consider regularly using a mouth guard to avoid corrosion.

What Makes a Porcelain Veneers Candidate?

Ideal candidates for porcelain veneers understand that the process is permanent. Dental veneers require removing a small amount of tooth enamel so the veneers blend in with the rest of your teeth. This process cannot be undone, so those wanting temporary coverage should look into other dental options.

Dental veneers are ideal for those dealing with cracks, gaps, or discoloration in their teeth. Veneers restore, rather than entirely replace, the tooth. This keeps the structure of your teeth intact while fixing the issues holding you back.

How to Choose a Cosmetic Dentist for Porcelain Veneers

If you want to smile more, look for a trusted cosmetic dentist for your veneers. Patients should primarily look for high-quality veneer labs for optimal results.

The best veneer labs create highly durable veneers. With this in mind, patients will postpone having to spend more money when their material lasts the longest.

Dr. Weston Spencer’s La Jolla and Pacific Beach dentistry specializes in cosmetic dentistry and uses current, cutting-edge technology for our treatments. This provides you with the biggest bang for your buck!