Porcelain Veneers
Dental veneers are thin shells of porcelain or composite resin that are custom made to fit over teeth, providing a natural, attractive look. They can be used to fix chipped, stained, misaligned, worn down, uneven or abnormally spaced teeth. The two most common materials used in dental veneers are composite resin and porcelain. Both types of veneers can be fabricated by a dental technician in a laboratory and are bonded to the patient’s teeth in a dentist’s office. Dental veneers are bonded to the teeth with resin cement. Porcelain material is brittle; however, when it is firmly bonded to the tooth it can become very strong and durable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Porcelain veneers have been known to last anywhere from several years to a decade. While veneers are strong and durable, how long they last really depends on how well you take care of your teeth and your oral health in general.
Proper oral hygiene plays an important role in the longevity of your dental veneers. In general, though, you will get the most out of your veneers if you treat them with the same care as your natural teeth.
Meet Our Doctor:
Dr. Ami Agbabli DDS
Doctor of Dental Surgery | Published Author
Dr. Ami is a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), a Missionary, Humanitarian and Philanthropist and a Published Author .
She grew up in The Republic of Togo, before coming to the U.S as a high school teenager . Since her childhood, Dr. Ami shows a keen interest in people’s well-being and always knew she was called to the profession of healthcare. She received her High School diploma from Litchfield High in Gadsden Alabama. After graduating from the University of Alabama in Birmingham in ...
