The Benefits of Porcelain Veneers

    WASHINGTON, DC, August 13, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- In just a few office visits, porcelain veneers can completely transform you smile. Porcelain veneers remain one of the most popular cosmetic dentistry treatments in the United States each year because of the many different applications they have in solving dental problems, both aesthetic and health-related.

Solving Multiple Dental Problems at Once

Porcelain veneers can be used to effectively treat several dental problems, including:

- Discolored or stained teeth
- Misaligned or crooked teeth
- Cracked teeth
- Gaps in your smile
- Disproportionate (too-small) teeth

In some cases, weakened or cracked teeth will no longer be in danger of extraction or replacement after porcelain veneers are applied, since a veneer can act as a splint once your tooth has been stabilized. Porcelain veneers may be thin, but once they bond to your teeth, they become extremely durable. When properly cared for, porcelain veneers can also help protect your teeth against cavities and decay.

Instant Orthodontics

Some cosmetic dentists refer to porcelain veneers as "instant orthodontics" because of how quickly they can correct minor bite and functional problems with your teeth. Braces are a significant investment of time and effort for many patients. Depending on the extent of the dental work you need done, porcelain veneers can be a valuable alternative option.

Cosmetic dentists can use porcelain veneers to:

- Create a smoother arc to your bite
- Make teeth more symmetrical
- Splint cracked teeth
- Create a straight, proportionate smile line

Teeth that project forward or backward in your mouth can be slightly reshaped by your dentist so that when veneers are applied, the overall arc of your teeth is improved. This makes it easier for you to bite into certain foods, and prevents the wearing down of teeth that can result from a misaligned bite. Your smile with not only look more attractive, but be more functional, and feel more natural.

Brighten Your Teeth

Sometimes, teeth that are chemically stained or permanently discolored won't respond to tooth whitening. Porcelain veneers have the added benefit of being matched to a bright natural white color that can cover up stained or damaged teeth and leave your smile looking beautiful.

Each veneer has a slight translucence that allows light to pass through and bounce off your natural teeth, giving your veneers an aesthetic depth an attractive luster. The surface of porcelain veneers is also non-porous, meaning they are highly stain-resistant, helping maintain the natural beauty of your new smile for years to come.

If you live in Northern Virginia or the Washington D.C. area and are interested in transforming your smile through porcelain veneers, please visit the website of experienced Alexandria cosmetic dentist Dr. Michael Chung at Softouch Dental Care at www.softouchdentalcare.com.

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