Dental veneers are a custom-crafted dental restoration often made of porcelain that can transform your smile into a more uniform, whiter, and straighter appearance. By masking imperfections, like minor chips, worn biting edges, cracks, and stains, porcelain veneers have become a popular choice for patients looking for a smile makeover. With state-of-the-art treatments, like dental veneers, patients at Trusted Dental Care in Wylie, TX can get a high-quality solution to transform the way they look. With the right dental care, porcelain veneers can last up to ten years or more.
WHAT ARE PORCELAIN VENEERS?
At Trusted Dental Care in Wylie, TX, Dr. Fesaha Gebrehiwot is a smile design expert. Cosmetic porcelain veneers are thin restorations bonded and applied to the front surfaces of the teeth. These dental laminates are customized to fit individual teeth to create a more uniform, balanced, attractive smile. As coverings that fit over the outer tooth enamel surface, they can be made in various sizes, colors, and shapes according to what each person needs. Veneers are an easy and durable solution that can mask several types of smile imperfections, like:
- Stained or discolored enamel
- Narrow, short, or asymmetrical teeth
- Damaged, cracked, or chipped teeth
- Worn or uneven bite edges
- Slightly crooked teeth
- Small gaps or spaces
CAN COFFEE STAIN VENEERS?
Dental veneers are taken care of in the same manner as natural tooth enamel. Like the natural tooth structure, veneers should be brushed twice a day, flossed regularly, and routinely cleaned and cared for by dental professionals. Our team at Trusted Dental Care recommends a professional dental cleaning and dental exam at least every six months. A person’s natural tooth is porous; thus, making it susceptible to staining from food or drinks. Porcelain veneers are durable and stain-resistant, allowing patients to drink their favorite tea or coffee in moderation. We still recommend maintaining a healthy diet, keeping up with your daily oral hygiene, and consuming darker liquids in moderation.
CAN YOU WHITEN VENEERS?
Porcelain veneers are custom-made shells created from tooth-colored materials and bonded to the front surface of each tooth. Dental veneers are highly effective at enhancing a person’s natural smile and do not stain as quickly as your natural tooth enamel. However, they can become discolored over time after prolonged exposure to highly pigmented drinks, such as tea, coffee, or wine. If your veneers become stained or discolored, you may be tempted to try over-the-counter whitening kits. Porcelain veneers do not respond well to at-home whitening treatments, so we recommend speaking with Dr. G. about options. Regular professional dental cleanings can help remove surface stains and keep your veneers as bright as possible. If you have old dental veneers with irreversible stains or discoloration, Dr. G. may recommend replacing them.
During a consultation, Dr. G. can determine if you are a candidate for dental implants. Generally, anyone who isn’t pregnant or a smoker, and doesn’t have an existing oral health problem is ideal for this restorative dentistry procedure. If you are looking for a dentist in Wylie, TX, contact Trusted Dental Care to schedule a consultation with Dr. Fesaha Gebrehiwot.