Porcelain Veneers Questions

What can porcelain veneers do for me?

Porcelain veneers can solve several dental problems in a very short amount of time, correcting the appearance of imperfections such as:

• Chips
• Cracks
• Gaps
• Short teeth
• Broken teeth
• Crooked teeth
• Misshapen teeth
• Discoloration

What is the difference between porcelain veneers and bonding?

Dental bonding involves applying a paste-like material to your tooth or teeth and then shaping and polishing it. Porcelain veneers are thin shells that are formed to match the size, color, and shape before being applied and bonded to the front surfaces of one or more teeth.

Do porcelain veneers look like fake teeth?

No. Porcelain veneers are translucent, giving them a life-like quality. The porcelain veneers themselves are very thin, and perfectly sculpted and color matched, to blend with the shape and size of your natural teeth.

Will I be able to talk and chew normally with porcelain veneers?

Yes, in fact, they may improve chewing and speaking. We match the shape and the way that the porcelain veneers line up with other teeth, so that they will feel like your natural teeth. Porcelain veneers are very thin, so they don't have a clunky or obtrusive feel. Because they can fill gaps, porcelain veneers can actually make chewing easier and correct whistling while speaking.

How strong are porcelain veneers?

By itself the thin shell of a porcelain veneer would be very brittle, but once it is bonded to your teeth, it becomes very strong and durable, resistant to chips, cracking, and staining.

Why choose porcelain veneers over whitening?

Teeth whitening is a great option for people with stained or discolored teeth. However, porcelain veneers can correct other dental flaws while at the same time correcting a stained or discolored appearance. Porcelain veneers are also a great solution for teeth that are very deeply stained and do not respond to whitening.

I've been told I can get porcelain veneers instead of wearing braces. How does that work?

By covering the front of your teeth, porcelain veneers can correct the appearance of crooked teeth. When used for this purpose, porcelain veneers are referred to as instant orthodontics because they can give you a beautiful, straight smile in just a few visits to Dr. Beninato's Omaha, Nebraska cosmetic dentistry office.

Contact Premier Dental to set up a porcelain veneer consultation today if you are in Omaha or Lincoln, Nebraska.