Porcelain Veneers

In the past, crooked, misshapen, or damaged teeth took a long time to correct. Now, even patients with gaps or overlapping teeth can enjoy a magnificent new smile in a significantly shorter amount of time through the use of porcelain veneers.

Porcelain veneers are thin pieces of ceramic material that are custom-designed to fit over the front surface of your teeth, leaving you with a bright, proportionate smile. When applied by a skilled cosmetic dentist, porcelain veneers can be indistinguishable from your natural teeth.

Benefits of Porcelain Veneers

Many patients choose porcelain veneers to correct their smile because:

• They are stain-resistant
• They require minimal and sometimes no preparation of the original tooth
• They look natural
• They last longer than dental bonding

The material used in porcelain veneers is highly resilient and can be tinted to precisely match the color of your surrounding natural teeth. Since porcelain has a non-porous surface, staining agents such as coffee, tea, and wine cannot penetrate the surface, allowing your smile to retain a uniform look over the years.

Correcting Several Problems at Once

Some people refer to porcelain veneers as “instant orthodontics” because of the dramatic effect they can have on the shape of a patient’s smile without the time and effort required by braces.

Porcelain veneers do more than simply cover up damaged or discolored teeth; they can also:

• Make teeth more symmetrical
• Create a smoother arc to your bite
• Make short teeth appear longer and more proportionate

Teeth that project too far forward or backward can be re-shaped so when veneers are applied, the arc of your teeth is improved, making your smile not only look better, but function better.

Depending on the existing structure of your teeth, Lumineers® may be another option for you to consider. Thinner than traditional porcelain veneers, Lumineers® require little or no preparation of the tooth before being placed, and are ideal for patients seeking only minor cosmetic corrections.

For more information, please see Questions about Porcelain Veneers.

If you have further questions about porcelain veneers, please contact experienced Hendersonville cosmetic dentist Dr. Thomas F. Tomlo, DDS, PLLC today to schedule a personal consultation. Dr. Tomlo can help you decide upon a treatment plan that is right for you.

Our office serves patients in the Asheville and Hendersonville areas of North Carolina, as well as the Spartanburg and Greenville areas of South Carolina.