There are times in a person’s life when they realise that they have to make a change. Whether it’s buying a new car, a career change, or moving house, milestone moments come to us all at some point. The same moments can happen when you look in the mirror and realise that you need to do something about your smile. You may realise that it doesn’t look as good as you want it to and that making a change could make you happier. For people with stained, chipped or cracked teeth, porcelain veneers could be the answer. If you asked a dentist Nottingham, for example, about this treatment, you may realise that it is a non-invasive treatment that could last you many years to come - what’s not to love about that?! 

Porcelain veneers are like false nails but for your teeth! They are made of porcelain and can be fixed to the front of your teeth to improve their appearance. The tooth doesn’t require much preparation as dentists use strong glue to attach the veneers to the front of the teeth, allowing the teeth to look healthy and attractive again. Veneers are particularly useful to have when dental whitening isn’t powerful enough to improve the appearance of your teeth, for example. 

When you decide to go ahead with having porcelain veneers, a dentist will prepare your tooth by reshaping it as needed before taking an impression of it to get the size and shape required and sending that impression to the laboratory to manufacture the veneer. Once these impressions are sent away, you will need to wait for 2 to 4 weeks for the veneers to be made. During this time, you can have temporary veneers fitted to last you until your permanent ones arrive. 

The great thing about porcelain is that it is a very durable material that should be long-lasting. Moreover, the porcelain typically works well with the gums and shouldn’t cause irritation. The porcelain is also stain resistant, so brushing and flossing and visiting your dentist for routine checkups should be all you need to do to take care of them. They require less shaping than crowns and can actually last longer than crowns. The average life expectancy of porcelain veneers is 10 to 15 years. 

If you are keen to learn more about porcelain veneers, you should seek the support of a dentist who offers this treatment. Checking on dental practices’ websites should allow you to view the list of treatments offered, or you could call them to enquire. Booking an initial consultation is a great idea as it will allow you to discuss your concerns with your dentist and explore all the treatment options available to you so that you fully understand what each one entails. If you do decide to have porcelain veneers, you could look forward to having a wonderful smile that works for you in just a couple of appointments’ time!