5 Popular Reasons to Get Porcelain Veneers

If you hide your smile because you’re not proud of your teeth, you not only change how others see you but also how you see and experience the world. 

A bright, confident smile inspires trust and respect. Smiling makes you feel better and more optimistic, too. Or, as silent movie star and filmmaker Charlie Chaplin put it in his song “Smile” (1936):

“Smile,

Though your heart is achin'

Smile,

Even though it's breakin'

When there are clouds in the sky

You'll get by...

If you smile

Through your fear and sorrow

Smile,

And maybe tomorrow

You'll see the sun come shinin' through,

For you…”

The Little Tramp was onto something profound that many women and men who’ve brightened their smiles with veneers have also discovered. These insights and intuitions have now been verified by science: Smiling improves your mood and your outlook on life. 

Addie Chang, DMD, and our expert dental team at her Tukwila, Washington, practice want you to smile more. They may recommend porcelain veneers to brighten both your smile and the world around you.

1. Porcelain veneers cover damage 

The most common reason that women and men decide to improve their smiles with veneers is because their teeth are damaged. Whether you have chips, cracks, or intense stains, covering and strengthening your teeth with veneers restores a uniform look.

Veneers have the benefit of strengthening your teeth, too. Cracked or chipped teeth have the added protection of the porcelain layer to keep out bacteria and acid that could otherwise erode or decay your teeth.

2. Porcelain veneers have a “wow” factor

Celebrities weren’t born with those perfect smiles. You can change the shape and size of your teeth to be more flattering with porcelain veneers. They correct issues such as:

• Crooked teeth
• Gapped teeth
• Short teeth
• Uneven teeth
• Worn teeth

If you have crooked or gapped teeth, other types of veneers might not be sturdy enough to make significant changes to them. Dr. Chang always lets you explore your options but also tells you when porcelain veneers are the best choice in your individual case.

3. Porcelain veneers look natural

Unlike ready-made veneers, porcelain veneers are custom-designed to match your coloring, tooth length, and mouth shape. In other words, veneers look like the teeth you “should have” been born with. They harmonize with your natural face shape and skin tone while still improving your smile.

Porcelain most closely resembles tooth enamel as a material. Porcelain veneers have a slight translucence, just as natural teeth do. 

4. Porcelain veneers are stain resistant

If you worry about excessive at-home teeth whitening destroying the enamel on your teeth, porcelain veneers let you rest easy. Durable porcelain is stain-resistant, so you can eat blueberries and drink red wine without giving your teeth a second thought.

You don't need whitening treatments anymore. With proper care, your veneers will retain their brilliance and be stain-free.

5. Porcelain veneers are long-lasting and easy to care for

Best of all, once you have your veneers, you don’t have to worry about maintenance or replacements. First, you care for your veneers just as if they were your normal teeth:

• Brush at least twice a day
• Floss at least once a day
• See your dentist at least twice a year

With proper care, veneers can last for 15 years or more. Thanks to your veneers, 

“You'll find that life is still worthwhile

If you just smile.”

Contact our knowledgeable dental team by phone or online today to find out if you’re a candidate for sturdy, brilliant, long-lasting veneers. Then, you can have a more confident, brighter smile tomorrow.