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Are Porcelain Veneers right for you? »


Porcelain veneers are a very thin layer of beautiful ceramic that is bonded over teeth to change the shape, color and contour. Typically veneers require a minimal tooth preparation, usually less that 1mm of tooth needs to be removed to place a porcelain veneer. Sometimes there is virtually no preparation required. When a majority of the preparation remains in enamel, the veneers have the best bond possible, therefore increased longevity.
Benefits of Porcelain Veneers image image

• Very lifelike
• Preservation of tooth structure
• Can permanently change color
• Close spaces
• Make small alignment changes
• Rejuvenate worn or chipped teeth

Disadvantages of Porcelain Veneers

• Usually have to remove tooth structure
• Probably will not last forever, but should get 15-20 years
• It is possible to have breakage
• Since they are bonded on it is possible to de-bond off

Porcelain Veneers are not for everybody, but for those that are concerned about worn or chipped teeth, permanent color changes, spaces between the teeth and other issues, veneers may be the answer for you!

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