Porcelain dental veneers make the most of advanced science for lasting healthy smiles in Langley City, BC

At Smile365 Dental, we encourage you to think of porcelain dental veneers in Langley City, BC, as your healthy, natural teeth – only better! Modern dental ceramics, such as porcelain, reflect light and boast other properties that make the appearance of these materials indistinguishable from natural enamel. Additionally, the modern bonding agents used to join veneers to the front surfaces of teeth add significant strength to the porcelain, making it an incredibly durable option to correct a wide variety of imperfections that can weaken the natural tooth structure.
Dr. Harpeet Aulakh also wants those patients who are considering porcelain veneers to know that:
- Unlike natural teeth, dental porcelain is highly stain-resistant. Other dental materials, such as composite resins, are more vulnerable to staining from coffees, teas, berries, sauces, wines, and tobacco products. This is particularly welcome news for patients who desire veneers to cover up very yellow or stained teeth that did not respond well to professional whitening treatments.·
- Synthetic tooth material does not decay like natural tissues; however, it is still important to maintain excellent oral hygiene. Veneers are bonded on top of the natural tooth structure. So, the underlying tooth itself is still vulnerable to decay. Likewise, the surrounding gums that support your veneered teeth are susceptible to disease.
Fortunately, veneers are easy to care for – just like natural teeth, with consistent brushing, flossing, and visits to Smile365 Dental as directed by your dentist.
- The veneer procedure retains as much of the healthy, natural tooth as possible, which is an ideal situation. While many advancements have been made in restorative dentistry, the best tooth in terms of form and function remains the one that Mother Nature made. Advanced veneers require only a small amount of enamel to be shaved off to make room for the thickness of the porcelain that is then bonded on top of the prepared, slightly reduced tooth. Usually, the amount of removed enamel is only about the thickness of a fingernail or contact lens.
Porcelain veneers are well-suited to correct many cases of stubborn discoloration, cracks and chips, gaps, wear and tear, and undesirable tooth contours. However, veneers can only be placed on healthy teeth. Dr. Aulakh must resolve active disease and may recommend dental crowns or other restorative options to you. Schedule an appointment at the Langley City, BC, office. Brookswood area residents are also welcome. Call Smile365 Dental at (604) 409-8660.