{"id":61,"date":"2020-01-28T17:25:35","date_gmt":"2020-01-28T17:25:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.willowgrovedentist.com\/blog\/?p=61"},"modified":"2020-01-31T17:27:43","modified_gmt":"2020-01-31T17:27:43","slug":"cosmetic-dentist-porcelain-veneers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.willowgrovedentist.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/28\/cosmetic-dentist-porcelain-veneers\/","title":{"rendered":"Porcelain Veneers: What They Are, and How They Transform Your Smile"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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For years, you\u2019ve seen\nyour grin in the mirror and in photographs and wished it was different. The\nshape, the color, the overall appearance of your front teeth \u2013 there are so\nmany changes you want to make that you don\u2019t know where to start. Luckily, your\ncosmetic dentist can offer a solution that many a Hollywood celebrity has used\nin the past to create dazzling smiles: porcelain\nveneers<\/a>. Read on to learn everything you need to know about these beautiful\nrestorations.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What are Porcelain Veneers?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In dentistry, a veneer is a thin layer of material that has\nbeen connected to the surface of your teeth to hide cracks and other cosmetic\nflaws. While some veneers are made out of a composite resin, most dentists will\nuse porcelain instead. That\u2019s because porcelain can very closely mimic the\ncolor of natural teeth, but compared to composite resin it\u2019s much more durable\nand can resist stains better. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are Porcelain Veneers Used For?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the biggest advantages of porcelain veneers is that\nthere are so many different situations where they can be used. Do you have a\nstain that won\u2019t go away even after professional whitening? Are your front\nteeth chipped, worn down, or broken? Is your smile somewhat crooked or\nmisshapen and filled with small gaps? Veneers can be used to address all of\nthese cosmetic issues at once, making them an excellent choice when you need to\nmake extensive improvements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are There Different Kinds of Porcelain Veneers?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are two major kinds of veneers you can choose from: traditional\nand prep-less. Keep in mind that your decision should be based on the design of\nyour teeth and not just on personal preference. Here\u2019s what you need to know\nabout the different types of veneers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n