Renew Your Smile With Porcelain Veneers

Achieving a perfect smile is a lot easier than you probably think. Porcelain veneers in Pittsburgh, PA, from your dentist, Dr. John Sartorio can transform your smile.

What are Porcelain Veneers

Think of porcelain veneers as thin shells for your teeth. They're custom-made to fit over the front of your teeth. They're great at covering up dental imperfections so that you can get a perfect smile.

To install your porcelain veneers in Pittsburgh, PA, your dentist will shave some of your enamel off to ensure a perfect fit, therefore the process is permanent.

When to Get Porcelain Veneers

Your dentist will help you decide if getting porcelain veneers would be best for you. Dental issues that you could fix with porcelain veneers include:

• Discolored teeth
• Gaps between teeth
• Cracked teeth
• Chipped teeth

The best part of getting porcelain veneers to cover up tooth discoloration is that veneers are stain-resistant. So, you have that bright smile for years to come. Porcelain veneers are a long-term investment and can last up to 10-15 years of use with proper care.

Porcelain Veneers Installation

You might need up to three dental appointments to get fitted with your porcelain veneers. During your first appointment, your dentist will examine your teeth to ensure that they're in great condition. They'll then take an impression of your teeth to construct your personalized veneers.

During your installation appointment, your dentist will buff your teeth to remove a thin layer of enamel before attaching your veneers with dental cement. Your dentist will treat your veneers with a special light to complete the installation.

Caring For Your Porcelain Veneers

Porcelain veneers are pretty low maintenance. You simply need to follow through with the necessary oral hygiene steps as you would with your natural teeth.

Therefore, you should brush your teeth two times daily and floss daily. If you grind your teeth, you might want to see your dentist about getting mouthguards. Mouthguards will reduce your chance of chipping your new veneers.

Interested in renewing your smile? You might be a perfect candidate for porcelain veneers in Pittsburgh, PA from your dentist, Dr. Sartorio. Schedule your dental appointment by calling (412) 831-8700.