This two-part article series provides a comprehensive overview of dental veneers as a wonderful cosmetic treatment for an imperfect tooth or imperfect teeth.

Welcome to the second half of this two-part article series on everything Newport Beach residents could possibly need to know about getting porcelain veneers. In Part 1, we explained what porcelain or dental veneers are, the various cosmetic imperfections and problems they could be used to fix and the procedure involved in getting them done by a cosmetic dentist in Newport Beach. Now, let’s address some of your frequently asked questions about this fantastic cosmetic solution to chipped, cracked, fractured, gappy, stained, discolored, worn, skew or overlapping teeth!

FAQ: Will I Get To Choose The Shade Of My New Teeth?

Cosmetic Dentist Answer: Getting a smile makeover with porcelain veneers in Newport Beach is great in that you can lighten the shade of all your teeth, giving you a whiter, more beautiful smile. However, any Newport Beach dentist will warn you that if you have existing restorations, such as crowns or bridges, it is advisable that you match the color of your porcelain veneers to these restorations, or else you risk your smile looking a little unnatural and like patchwork.

Additionally, if you’re only having a veneer placed upon one or two teeth, now might be the perfect time to get a teeth whitening treatment! This is so that the color of your custom-designed veneers will be matched to your new, whiter teeth rather than your previous dulled dental enamel.

Choosing a shade for your veneers might seem like a daunting task considering the very subtle difference between your various color choices, but this is precisely what your dentist is here to help you with. Listen to his or her advice, because he or she will have the trained and skillful eye necessary to choose a good color for your beautiful new teeth.

FAQ: Will I Be Able To Eat Normally With My New Veneers?

Cosmetic Dentist Answer: Porcelain veneers may appear to be made from very fragile materials, but once they are bonded to the surface of your teeth, they are exceptionally durable and enable you to eat most, if not all of your favorite foods. You will be able to eat normally and perfectly comfortably with your new veneers and after a short time, you’ll even forget they are there.

As with any dental restoration, however, the lifespan can be affected by how you treat them, so if you set about chewing on ice, gnawing on bones and crunching hard candies and popcorn, you could damage your veneers. Having said that, any of these activities would also damage your dental enamel, so rather stop them or else your Newport Beach dentist will be repairing more than just your smile aesthetics!

FAQ: Am I A Candidate For Porcelain Veneers?

Cosmetic Dentist Answer: Newport Beach residents, young and old, may be considered candidates for porcelain veneers. The procedure isn’t invasive at all, it doesn’t require sedation (unless you’re a nervous patient and the dentist recommends it) and it can be done in a short dental appointment. The only things that may come between you and getting your teeth improved with dental veneers are:

1. The damage or decay present is too advanced for porcelain veneers to offer a viable treatment solution. Your dentist may, instead, recommend a crown or even a dental implant if the tooth cannot be saved.

2. You have bad gum problems (such as gum disease) and/or tooth decay. In this case, any professional dentist in Newport Beach will opt to provide you with treatment for the infection before going in for cosmetic improvement alone.

Remember, healthy teeth are beautiful teeth, but if your teeth need a little help, porcelain veneers can constitute the perfect answer!