Porcelain Veneer Uses

If there’s one treatment option that is extremely popular with dentists as well as patients, it’s porcelain veneers. Also called dental veneers, porcelain veneers are able to address many different dental problems. The veneers themselves are these thin shells of semi-translucent ceramic material that are adhered to the front of the teeth. When in place, your teeth will look perfect and no one will be able to tell that you have porcelain veneers in place. The chances are you’ve seen celebrities with smiles that have been enhanced with porcelain veneers--but you just didn’t realize it.

When you visit with Pompano Beach and Coconut Creek cosmetic dentist Dr. Manon Bourque-Hutchison, she will be sure to assess your overall dental health to determine which option for dental treatment will best meet your needs. Right now, we’d like to look at the various dental problems that porcelain veneers can be used to treat. You’re sure to see how this versatility is a true boon to people everywhere.

Porcelain Veneers Can Treat Chipped Teeth

When you have a small chip on your teeth, a porcelain veneer can hide it from view and leave your tooth looking just like new. For minor chipping, however, tooth bonding may be better. For more substantial chipping, inlays, onlays, or dental crowns are better options.

Porcelain Veneers Can Treat Cracked Teeth

As with chipped teeth, Pompano Beach and Coconut Creek porcelain veneers are great for cracks in the teeth. Similarly, minor cracks may be dealt with using tooth bonding while more substantial cracks can be deal with using dental crowns, inlays, or onlays.

Porcelain Veneers Can Treat Stained Teeth

Sometimes stains on the teeth are so deep or severe, not even multiple teeth whitening treatments will work. In those cases, your best option is porcelain veneers. The veneers will completely block the stain out.

Porcelain Veneers Can Treat Crooked Teeth

You don’t need to undergo orthodontic treatment with braces or Invisalign® to get a smile that’s straight and even. Porcelain veneers are quite good for evening out teeth that are slightly crooked or uneven, giving you rows of perfectly straight teeth.

Porcelain Veneers Can Be Used in a Smile Makeover

You may have noticed that we listed numerous other dental care treatments in addition to porcelain veneers. The reason for that is that while porcelain veneers are effective and versatile, it’s sometimes not possible for veneers alone to get the job done. That’s where a smile makeover comes in. A smile makeover will be customized to meet your unique dental care needs. Multiple dental procedures will be combined to give you a smile that not only looks great but is strong and healthy as well. In addition to the above listed procedures, soft tissue treatments, fillings, dental implants, and other restorative and cosmetic treatments may be used.

If you would like more information about porcelain veneers and smile makeover options, contact our Coconut Creek and Pompano Beach cosmetic dentistry practice today. Dr. Bourque-Hutchison and her helpful staff look forward to meeting you in person.