Porcelain dental veneers or laminates are an ideal way to remedy chipped, stained or crooked teeth. Your natural tooth remains in place and intact, with just a small amount of enamel removed to facilitate the application of a thin veneer of porcelain enamel. Because the porcelain used closely mirrors the way light reflects off of natural tooth enamel, the results are a natural-looking smile - just brighter and straighter.
The application of porcelain veneers generally requires several visits as the veneer is customized to match and/or enhance your natural smile. Because veneers are custom made and fitted, they are a perfect way to camouflage a variety of dental problems, such as chipped, broken or crooked teeth. Unlike the bonding resin used for years, porcelain veneers allow light to actually penetrate the surface of the tooth before being reflected back out, resulting is the same kind of luster that you see in a natural tooth. And, through the process of bonding the veneer to your tooth, the veneer becomes a strong, durable and long-lasting solution. They are perfectly matched to your other teeth, resulting in a natural but improved smile, with the added benefit that the glass-like ceramic surface of the porcelain is extremely stain resistant. All-in-all, the benefits of porcelain far by far outweigh less expensive but less durable and less attractive alternatives.