Porcelain Veneers

Cosmetic imperfections can cause you to feel self-conscious about your smile, particularly in social and professional settings. Fortunately, there are dental treatments that can correct your aesthetic concerns.

Porcelain veneers are placed over the front of teeth that have been marred by cosmetic imperfections. Because they cover the teeth entirely, veneers become the new “face” of your smile. If your veneers look overdone or incompatible with your lips and surrounding facial features, they may look more like false teeth than cosmetic restorations.

If you’re looking for a way to improve the appearance of your smile, veneers are a quick, effective, and versatile option. A dental veneer is a thin layer of natural-looking material that covers the front surface of your tooth. Veneers can improve many cosmetic issues such as discoloration, cracks, chips, and gaps between teeth.

There are few cosmetic dentistry procedures that can transform your smile as quickly and effectively as porcelain veneers. These wafer-thin ceramic shells can correct a variety of concerns and can dramatically improve the appearance of your smile. While all veneers need to be replaced eventually, your actions can help keep them beautiful for a long time.

Caring for Your Porcelain Veneers

If you're considering cosmetic dentistry treatments to improve the appearance of your smile, it's important to understand that these procedures are considered elective and aren't covered by insurance. As a result, you'll need to consider the cost of your desired procedure and whether you can fit it into your budget.

Porcelain veneers offer a remarkably simple solution for a number of complex cosmetic issues. Placed over the front of teeth that are aesthetically displeasing, porcelain veneers can, in a matter of weeks, correct issues as diverse as:

By now, you’ve probably heard of porcelain veneers. Veneers are an effective way to provide a straight, beautiful smile without the need for traditional restorative methods.  If you are considering porcelain veneers in Alberta, Dr. Gordon Chee can help determine if you are a good candidate for the procedure.

A tooth crown can help our Alberta patients when tooth decay has gotten so severe that a filling can no longer be supported by the tooth. This happens because the remaining tooth structure is too weak.

Porcelain veneers are a versatile and powerful cosmetic dentistry tool. However, they are not right for everyone. If you are considering porcelain veneers here are some factors to consider.

Healthy Teeth: Porcelain veneers are not restorations designed to build up or protect teeth damaged by decay. You should have healthy front teeth to receive porcelain veneers. Porcelain veneers can be placed on a tooth that has become discoloured because the pulp has died, but veneers used in this situation tend to have a shorter lifespan.

Because of their name, many people assume porcelain veneers are fragile, like china plates or figurines. However, porcelain doesn’t describe what the veneers are actually made of, but refers to the white colour of the ceramic.

Unlike dishware and baubles, porcelain veneers are made of ceramic composite. Combined with a special hard plastic material, the veneers are created using high heat and intense pressure to ensure they are free of tiny voids and uneven composition that can cause premature failure.