When patients are thinking of improving the appearance of their smiles, they often have concerns about whether they will like the results and how invasive the procedures will be. When patients inquire about veneers, they often wonder if their restorations will be permanent or if they can reverse the treatment down the road.
In our Encinitas, CA dental office, we make sure your new smile is exactly how you want it before we begin. Because porcelain veneers are a lifelong commitment, having exactly the look you want is important.
Porcelain veneers are thin shells that look like natural teeth. We custom design each individual tooth so that they match your other veneers and blend effectively with your smile. When we prepare your teeth for your veneers, we will polish away a small amount of your tooth structure to make room for your restoration and to ensure a secure bond between your tooth and your porcelain veneer. Once that tooth structure is removed, a restoration is necessary to protect your tooth.
That being said, if your porcelain veneers are damaged, become worn, or stained, we can replace them. We cannot simply remove them without a new restoration in place.
Dr. Scott Jordan designs beautiful smiles for many of our patients with outstanding results that they love. Our patients often exclaim that they wish they had improved their smiles sooner and would never want to return their teeth to their previous appearance.
Maintaining your dentistry is important. That goes for your porcelain veneers, as well. You should never bite into anything except food because using your teeth as tools to open packages or other such activities can damage them. Additionally, you should always wear a nightguard if it is recommended by Dr. Jordan. Nighttime clenching and grinding can damage your dentistry and your natural teeth.
If you would like more information about how veneers can improve your smile, contact our Encinitas, CA dental office to schedule a cosmetic dentistry consultation today!