Who Can Get Porcelain Veneers?

Are you looking to improve the appearance of your front teeth? Dental porcelain veneers are widely used to improve the appearance of front teeth and are a much more conservative option than a full dental crown. Porcelain veneers can be used to improve the appearance of staining, large gaps, large fillings, chipped teeth, or overall shape.

Porcelain veneers are a thin covering over the front and biting end of the tooth used to restore the beauty of a smile. Over the years Dr. Ana Santana Guerrero has helped many patients who opted for porcelain veneers and now have the confidence to smile again. If this is something you're interested in, all you have to do is contact Astra Dental in Toronto, ON.

Porcelain veneers are made in a lab from long-lasting porcelain materials that last longer than the ones made in resin/composite. The shade can be chosen to any desired color to whiten the appearance of your smile. Dental veneers are usually placed on the anterior, or front teeth, where the chewing forces are not as hard as the back teeth. The process of placing veneers is relatively easy, requiring only two dental appointments.

The first appointment is to “prep” the teeth and takes an impression to be sent to a lab to fabricate the veneers. Veneers are fairly conservative in the preparation as it requires a small amount of space to be created on the face (front), bottom, and sides of each tooth to allow space for the veneer to be placed and look natural. You will leave the office with temporary veneers for the next week or two while the permanent veneers are being made.

The second appointment is to place the veneers and make minor adjustments if needed. You will usually be advised to get a custom-fabricated nightguard to wear at night time to protect your precious front teeth from unaware bruxing and/or clenching movements.

What a difference it makes in the appearance of the teeth! If you’re interested in learning more and checking if you are the right candidate, give Dr. Ana Santana Guerrero a call today! To schedule your appointment at Astra Dental in Toronto, ON, call  (416) 640-0070.