When it comes to addressing multiple issues with smile aesthetics, porcelain veneers are one of the most effective and versatile solutions. Let's take a moment to explore how porcelain veneers can be used to treat tooth discoloration and dental stains.
Sometimes Teeth Whitening isn't Enough
While teeth whitening is a great option for many kinds of tooth discoloration and stains, it sometimes isn't the best option. Major stains may be too extreme for dental bleaching, even with multiple sessions planned. The nature of the stain can also lead to teeth whitening challenges. Stains that are caused by fluoride or tetracycline, for instance, simply do not respond to bleaching gel since the discoloration is intrinsic rather than on the surface of a tooth.
In these cases, the best option for improving the look of a smile is the use of porcelain veneers.
Everything You Need to Know About Veneers
About Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain veneers are thin shells of dental ceramic that are used to mask cosmetic imperfections of a smile. Porcelain veneers are ideal for treating chips, cracks, gaps, spacing issues, size issues, and tooth discoloration. With porcelain veneers in place, you can smile with absolute confidence again.
How Do They Work?
Porcelain veneers are placed directly onto the front of an affected tooth. The veneers are thin and fit snugly. Thanks to their composition, they are incredibly hard to detect, whether in natural light or artificial light. Once the porcelain veneers are in place, patients are able to bite, chew, and speak just as they would normally. Porcelain veneers look great and are durable, too.
How Effective Are They?
Rather than explain it ourselves, here's one of our patients who's benefited from porcelain veneers explaining the treatment in her own words.
"I had an enamel defect that was most likely caused by too much Fluoride. Dr. Motlagh restored my smile with a set of conservative porcelain veneers in 2010 and have not stopped smiling since. I liked the fact that there were no surprises and I got to test drive my new smile with temporary veneers that resembled my final ones. Once I approved the temporary veneers, the final glass restorations were made in the lab. I love my smile and I wish I had not waited so long to perfect it."
Are They Right for Me?
The best way to find out if porcelain veneers are right for you is to stop by the practice for a consultation. We will be more than happy to discuss these matters with you in greater detail and create a custom treatment plan just for you.
For more information about treating tooth discoloration with porcelain veneers and your many other options for enhancing your smile, be sure to contact our team at Aesthetic Smiles.