Porcelain veneers are the go-to cosmetic dentistry option for most patients looking for transformative results. The advantage of veneers is their likeness to natural teeth and their ability to give a lot of people a fresh start at a beautiful smile. While anyone can see how transformative they can be for a person’s smile, the question on every patient’s mind is “How do porcelain veneers feel?”
If you’re going to wear something on your teeth for the foreseeable future, they should look amazing and feel completely natural. Therein lies the major advantage of opting for porcelain veneers as opposed to competing materials, porcelain veneers feel like your natural teeth.
One of the reasons patients enjoy porcelain veneers so much is because of how comfortable they are. Porcelain veneers earn this distinction because they are designed from direct impressions of your teeth meaning they are created custom for your mouth and smile.
Filing is often a necessary feature to placing naturally feeling veneers. Without filing, veneers can protrude and fit awkwardly on top of natural teeth. This situation diminishes the intended natural feel that everyone wants. However, because porcelain veneers are so thin, cosmetic dentists often only need to shave off 0.5 mm or less of tooth enamel to secure a good fit.
Porcelain veneers look great and can give a person’s smile new life. Patients who opt to brighten their smile with veneers can also enjoy teeth that are:
People looking for comfortably fitting, custom-designed porcelain veneers in South Carolina, need look no further than Dr. Wallace’s office, Palmetto Smiles of Beaufort. Patients can enjoy a brand new smile devoid of imperfections by scheduling a consultation by calling our office at (843) 410-0345 or visiting our contact form.