Porcelain Veneers FAQ

Berks County, Reading and Wyomissing, Pennsylvania

What are dental veneers?
Dental veneers are thin shells of ceramic material that are custom designed for the individual. They are bonded to the fronts of your teeth in order to restore size, shape, color and stylish appeal to your smile. Veneers are designed to look just like healthy, natural teeth. They are designed to offer an alternative to traditional orthodontics for many people.

What types of veneers are available?
Dr. Schwartz offers Empress Veneers, hand-crafted Feldspathic Veneers, as well as Lumineers. These are durable and highly pleasing restorations for many different cosmetic and functional dental problems. Which one is right for you depends on your personal situation.

What problems do dental veneers correct?
Dental veneers are designed to correct a variety of dental problems. These include:

Gaps between teeth
Chips
Cracks
Broken teeth
Worn teeth
Discolored teeth

What advantages do dental veneers offer?
Dental veneers offer dental restoration options beyond bonding and traditional orthodontics. Veneers also do not require as much time commitment from you to have your new smile completed. Dental veneers are stain resistant and can be created to match the ideal color of the natural teeth. Finally, veneers look like natural teeth and most people’s gums react well to them.

What aesthetic factors should you consider before having veneers placed?

Your ultimate goals for the appearance of your teeth should be determined
The coloration of your teeth
If your teeth are severely discolored, you may consider having a teeth whitening treatment first to prepare them for their final veneered color
Do your lifestyle and habits agree with a veneer procedure? For example, if you tend to clench your jaws or grind your teeth, you stand a good chance of chipping, cracking or breaking your veneers, durable as they may be.

Does your cosmetic dentist possess the skills necessary for successful veneer placement?
Overall, porcelain veneers are made with the same materials and techniques, but they can give very different results. Dr. Schwartz works with the highest quality dental lab to ensure he is starting with the highest quality restorations. However, the same veneers placed by two different dentists will not necessarily look the same. The difference lies in the artistic skill of the cosmetic dentist who will be designing and placing them. Be sure your chosen cosmetic dentist knows what he is doing and does it well.

As you can see, dental veneers are well worth looking into if you are considering restoring your smile to one you can be proud to show off. To learn more about the dental veneers process or any other cosmetic dentistry procedure, please contact Dr. David A. Schwartz today.

Phone: 610.670.6910