Tooth veneers can be an excellent solution for restoring compromised teeth and enhancing a smile. However, because our dentists remove some tooth enamel, porcelain veneers are considered a permanent solution. Here's what you should know if you're thinking about enhancing your smile with dental veneers in Mona Vale, NSW.
How Porcelain Veneers Transform Your Smile
A dental veneer is a thin sliver of customised ceramic porcelain that our dentists design to fit over your current tooth structure. Our dentists remove a small amount of tooth enamel to ensure the veneers fit snugly over the tooth, giving them a flush fit and natural look. Removing this tiny amount of tooth enamel makes veneers a permanent procedure, meaning you may have to replace your veneers in the future.
Because porcelain veneers cover your teeth entirely, they can reshape, resize, and custom-shade your teeth to redesign your smile. We can use porcelain veneers to eliminate several types of cosmetic flaws, such as:
- Tooth shape or size discrepancies
- Broken or chipped teeth
- Gaps between teeth
- Worn teeth
- Slight tooth misalignment
- Stained or discoloured teeth
Dental Bonding and Composite Veneers
Our dentists can also use composite resin material to eliminate many of the same cosmetic flaws that porcelain veneers do. Composite resin is the same material used for dental fillings. It's durable, customisable, and doesn't require removing any tooth enamel since we add it to your tooth.
At our Mona Vale dental clinic, we can typically complete cosmetic bonding in one appointment. It's less expensive than porcelain veneers, which are handcrafted in a dental lab.
Learn More about Your Options
If you want to enhance your smile with veneers, the first step is to book an evaluation with one of our dentists to discuss your options. They'll discuss all the possibilities and answer your questions about removable veneers and veneer alternatives.