Porcelain Veneers: The Fast Alternative To Braces

The smile, though simple, is such a powerful gesture. It is the expression of joy, calmness, content, and even the occasional moment of serendipity, and it is no surprise that people who smile often are seen as confident and more approachable. Yet many refuse to smile as a result of poor dental health or crooked and misaligned teeth.

From tooth decay, discoloration, and crooked teeth, the average human being may experience more than one type of dental problem. Some may even result in physical pain and soreness, or even infection from sores.

Traditional metal braces can correct the alignment of teeth but do not address other types of damage, such as decay, cracks and chips, or large gaps between teeth. Braces are also uncomfortable, perhaps painful, and unpretty.

Porcelain veneers can correct many of the problems that braces cannot, and with a much shorter treatment time too.

What Are Porcelain Veneers?

Porcelain veneers are thin shells of medical-grade ceramic that are custom-made for each patient. The veneer is attached to the surface of a natural tooth and results in a natural and healthy-looking smile in as little as two visits to a dentistโ€™s office.

This practice has been used since the 1920s and has never been easier or more doable than it is today; in fact, the founder was inspired by the glamorous and dazzling Hollywood smiles he saw on movie screens.

Why Veneers Are Better Than Braces

Quite frankly: porcelain veneers can address more dental health issues than braces and in a much shorter amount of time. Furthermore, braces are painful and uncomfortable. Patients will have hard time speaking and eating each time the braces are tightened throughout the treatment. Braces can also limit the foods that patients are allowed to eat.

Veneers can be maintained with regular dental care, unlike metal braces which require more detail and special care. Porcelain veneers can also correct multiple dental imperfections such as gaps, chips, and stains, and are durable and scratch-resistant.

What To Consider When Asking Your Dentist About Porcelain Veneers

The cost of porcelain veneers varies between patients and also between the dentist you choose to apply them. Always choose the dentist with an extensive professional background and with whom you feel most comfortable.

Be sure to ask your dentist about the state of your natural teeth โ€“ are they strong enough to support veneers? And how long will they last? These answers depend on your oral care habits and also on the type of activities and work you enjoy.

Dr. David Frey, a dentist passionate about creating beautiful smiles, graduated from UCLA and the University of Pacific School of Dentistry. After serving under privileged children, he opened a cosmetic dentistry practice, pioneering porcelain veneers, TMJ Treatment, Periodontal Treatment, Dental implants. He now uses the latest techniques to serve patients in Beverly Hills and London.

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