Oh the beautiful white and perfect smiles of the many stars in Hollywood are so attractive and make for the ideal star studded smile. In most cases these beautiful smiles have been purchased and are porcelain veneers. So, what happens to your real teeth when you get porcelain veneers?
Porcelain veneers are made of ceramic and create the look of a perfect smile. This is not to say all porcelain veneers are pretty or even look good. There have been a few Hollywood stars that got porcelain veneers that were too big and looked like horse teeth. There is also the occasional situation of those who only get them on the front four teeth leaving the other teeth looking difference from the teeth with porcelain veneers. But what is really underneath the porcelain veneer?
First of all porcelain veneers are considered cosmetic surgery so don’t expect your insurance to pay for them. Porcelain veneers can be quite expensive with the costs varying from state to state. Secondly consider whether or not this is something you really want to do because you will be saying goodbye to your original God given pearly whites. You will also want to be patient and have time to keep the appointments as the process of getting porcelain veneers will also require more than one visit to the cosmetic dentist.
In the process of getting porcelain veneers your natural teeth undergo a process where the surface of the front teeth is removed leaving a slightly rough finish. This is done to allow room for the application of the porcelain veneer. The patient then undergoes an impression fitting from which the veneers will be created. The next visit to the cosmetic dentist involves the dentist fitting the veneers against your natural teeth for shape and adjustment. This is one of the most important visits and when you need to speak up as a patient. If you want them perfect this is the time to examine them closely for fit and shape. Once you have your porcelain veneers you will want to consider what you eat and drink and the particular sports in which you participate because they can fracture. The third visit is the application and bonding of the porcelain veneers to your natural teeth and the beginning of a new life with your new perfect smile.