Porcelain Veneers in Brooklyn NY

Porcelain Veneers in Brooklyn NY

Porcelain veneers can change the position, color, size, and shape of your natural teeth, with a finish that looks remarkably real.

What Are Porcelain Veneers?

Veneers are thin shells engineered to enhance the look and feel of your smile. They can be made from porcelain or resin. Porcelain is often the top choice because of its stain resistance, since porcelain veneers resist coffee, smoke, and wine staining better than natural teeth. They also reflect light in a way that resembles real enamel.

Veneers are versatile. They can fit over every tooth in your mouth or just one, and porcelain in particular is a popular choice when you only want to fix one or two teeth, since it can be matched exactly to your other teeth. Common reasons patients choose veneers include:

• Improperly shaped or aligned teeth
• Discolored teeth
• Worn-down teeth
• Chipped or broken teeth
• Gaps between teeth

The Porcelain Veneer Procedure

Getting veneers is a process. It begins with a basic dental examination to confirm your teeth are suited for veneers. Since veneers offer many options, sharing your goals with Dr. Trachtenberg up front helps ensure you love the result.

A few weeks before the procedure, molds of your teeth are taken and sent to the dental lab where the veneers are crafted to match. Veneers are typically ready within one to two weeks, and a temporary veneer can be worn during that time. Once your custom veneers arrive, Dr. Trachtenberg inspects them next to your teeth to confirm the shape and size are right. The bonding process generally includes:

• Removing about half a millimeter of enamel, roughly the thickness of the veneer
• Cleaning and polishing the tooth
• An etching step to roughen the surface so the veneer adheres well
• Applying special cement and positioning the veneer
• Curing the cement with a special light beam
• Removing excess cement and making final adjustments to fit and color

Cost, Recovery, and Maintenance

Recovery is short. The day of your procedure you can return to work as long as no anesthesia was used. Some sensitivity may follow, but most patients feel normal within 24 hours.

You care for veneers the same way you care for natural teeth. Good brushing and flossing along with regular dental exams and professional cleanings will extend their life. Veneers are a cosmetic treatment so insurance typically does not cover the cost. Veneers are charged per tooth, so a single tooth costs less than a full mouth. Porcelain costs more than other veneer materials but lasts roughly twice as long, around 10 to 15 years.

Veneers at Willoughby Dental

For the smile you have been dreaming of, our team designs every porcelain veneer to fit your face, your mouth, and your goals.