What Are Teeth Veneers? Learn More About How You Can Give Yourself a Beautiful New Smile

If you live in Greenmeadows, Napier, you know the value of a beautiful smile. When young, our smiles tend to be naturally beautiful. However, as we age, many factors can affect the natural whiteness of our teeth. Decay, accidents and injuries are some examples. Our teeth can also become stained from the foods and beverages we consume daily.

What Are Porcelain Veneers?

The easiest way to describe porcelain veneers is that they’re made from ultra-thin pieces of porcelain. These porcelain shells are bonded to the front of your natural teeth to disguise many imperfections that may exist. The result is a beautiful smile that perfectly matches your natural teeth. 

To apply porcelain veneers to your teeth, our dentists will remove a tiny bit of enamel from the front of each tooth. This creates a space ideal for attaching the veneer to your teeth without impacting the bite.

Our dentists, Drs. Sundar Jagadeesan and Paola Fenton use advanced technology to take a 3D image of your prepared teeth. These images are sent to a computer that generates a model of the veneers. During this process, we also carefully select the colour of the veneers to ensure a perfect match. Our on-site laboratory then creates the veneers while you wait. When they are ready, our team will apply them to your teeth using a strong bonding agent for a long-lasting and natural-looking result.

What dental issues can be corrected with porcelain veneers?

Porcelain veneers are an ideal solution for covering stained teeth, but they can also be used to disguise any of these unsightly issues:

• Broken teeth
• Chipped teeth
• Crooked teeth
• Misshapen teeth
• Gaps between teeth
• Narrow teeth
• Short teeth
• Unusually shaped teeth
• Teeth stained by coffee, food dyes, red wine, or tobacco

Could porcelain veneers be a suitable option for me?

Porcelain veneers are an excellent cosmetic option, provided your teeth and gums are in optimal health. Patients with gum disease or dental decay must have these issues resolved first. 

How Do I Care for My Porcelain Veneers?

The key to long-lasting and beautiful porcelain veneers is to take excellent care of them at home. With proper care, your veneers are an investment that will last for ten years or more. Follow these best practices to care for your veneers properly:

• Use a mouthguard when sleeping if you grind or clench your teeth.
• Brush and floss twice a day with a soft-bristled toothbrush.
• Don’t chew on hard foods such as ice, popcorn kernels, or hard candy.
• Limit sweet treats. If you eat sweets, brush your teeth immediately after enjoying them.
• Avoid foods and beverages that are known to stain teeth. This includes foods with dyes, blueberries, coffee, tea, and red wine.

Veneers for Teeth Greenmeadows Napier

Are you searching for solutions for your smile transformation? Drs. Sundar Jagadeesan, Paola Fenton, and the skilled team at Dentiq in Greenmeadows, Napier, are here to help you achieve the beautiful smile you deserve. Request an appointment online or call us at 06 880 6161 to learn more.