Porcelain Veneers Can Restore Your Teeth to Health and Brilliance

(Newswire.net — October 24, 2017) Fort Lauderdale, Florida — If you are afraid to smile, Dr. Gary Kodish wants you to know that porcelain veneers could be just what you need to restore your teeth to health and brilliance.

At one time, having stained, cracked or gapped teeth was something you had to live with. Whether it was the result of poor oral hygiene, trauma or the aging effects of time, someone with dental issues such as these would be embarrassed to smile, often hiding their teeth if they did. But according to Kodish, a cosmetic dentist, not anymore.

Kodish, a certified and accredited dentist and owner of Kodish Dental Group in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, ranks among the nation’s top cosmetic dentists. He often recommends porcelain veneers for patients who have teeth that are discolored, worn, chipped, broken, misaligned, uneven, misshapen, or gapped. Of course, a full dental assessment is recommended to determine if there are any reasons you shouldn’t have porcelain veneers or to establish if there are other treatments which would suit your dental needs better.

What are Porcelain Veneers?

Modern dental technology has been able to give people confident and beautiful smiles again with the development of porcelain veneers – wafer-thin shells of tooth-like material which are customized to cover the surface of a tooth. During this simple and relatively pain-free procedure, porcelain veneers are bonded to the entire front surface of the tooth, resulting in a beautifully restored look.

The Procedure

The procedure begins with your dentist freezing the area with a local anesthetic. A thin layer of tooth enamel is then removed to make room for the veneer. Your dentist will then make a mold of the tooth so that your porcelain veneer can be customized to fit the tooth. While the porcelain veneer is being made, a temporary veneer is applied to the tooth and is worn until the porcelain veneer is ready. Great care must be taken with temporary veneers, however, as they can be easily loosened and removed during eating and brushing. At your next visit, the temporary veneers are removed and the permanent porcelain veneers are applied using a composite resin cement.

What You Need to Know About Veneers

• Porcelain veneers are stronger than other types of veneers and don’t change color or stain

• Veneered teeth must be brushed and flossed daily, just like your natural teeth

• Veneers are permanent; the procedure cannot be reversed since some of your tooth enamel has already been removed

• Stain or cavities can form under the veneers if they are not bonded properly

• Veneers can be chipped if you bite into hard or chewy foods. It is recommended you avoid biting fingernails or ice cubes

• The veneer must be redone if it chips or peels off; or if a cavity forms underneath it

• Not all insurance plans cover veneers

Should You Get Veneers?

Although porcelain veneers are a great solution for some dental issues, they are not for everyone. Your dentist may not recommend porcelain veneers if:

• Your tooth has decay or is in an area with gum disease

• Your tooth doesn’t have enough enamel for the veneer to properly bond to

• If too little of the tooth remains, a crown may be recommended instead

• If you grind or clench your teeth, there is a good chance you will chip or break the veneer

Dr. Kodish recommends talking to your dentist to see what options would be best for you. In some cases, such as in tooth decay or gum disease, porcelain veneers may be appropriate after these concerns are treated.

There is no need to hide your smile when a simple dental procedure like porcelain veneers can restore both your beauty and your confidence in as little as two visits.  

Still unsure? Check out Dr. Kodish’s smile gallery where a picture tells a thousands words.

Call Kodish Dental Group today at (954) 462-5252 for more information about porcelain veneers or to book your dental assessment. Ask us about our new patient specials. Visit us online at www.kodish.com.

A bigger, brighter, more confident smile is only a phone call away!