Want a better smile in Chicago? Ask about Lumineers or porcelain veneers

Porcelain is synonymous with veneers. This material is often used to make indirect veneers, the kind of veneer designed and fabricated in a lab and later placed on the tooth. Better known as “bonding,” direct veneers are made from composite resin or plastic. This tooth-colored material is placed directly on the treated tooth. While composite resin may also be used for indirect veneers, porcelain is heralded for its lifelike appearance and stain resistance.

There has never been a better time to get veneers

Advancements in products and techniques have eliminated many of the complaints traditionally associated with veneers made from porcelain. Porcelain, when bonded securely to the front of the tooth offers strength and durability that is hard to beat. This type of veneer can be enjoyed for 20 years or more, without additional upkeep. Good oral hygiene and modification of habits such as teeth-grinding keep your porcelain veneers looking and functioning their best, just like these practices keep your natural teeth healthy, strong, and beautiful.

Formerly, candidates for porcelain veneers may have expressed concern over how much enamel must be removed to make room for the veneer. Modern-day veneers brands such as Lumineers are very thin, because they use a patented type of porcelain called “Cerinate.” Since these layers of porcelain are so thin, the dentists at Big Smile Dental are able to preserve natural enamel. Usually, little more than a contact lens thickness of tooth structure is removed to prepare the tooth that receives these porcelain layers.

Beautiful smiles never go out-of-style

Veneers are also a staple in Hollywood, for good reason. Porcelain is known for its translucence and depth, characteristics that help to make your tooth appear lifelike and natural. At the dawn of the movie age, the earliest veneers closed Judy Garland’s uneven spacing and Shirley Temple’s missing baby teeth, but they had to be snapped off when eating, sleeping, or cleaning. As techniques to prepare the treated tooth and to bond the porcelain evolved, veneers became a permanent way to cover stubborn dark or gray stains and other cosmetic concerns for a more uniform and attractive appearance.

As ideal as porcelain may be to recreate the strength and appearance of enamel, the final result is only as good as the dental professional placing your veneers. Trust your porcelain Lumineers in Chicago to Big Smile Dental, a team that combines modern products and technologies with artistry and skill. Call 773-772-8400 for appointments.