Porcelain veneers
Veneers are wafer thin shells made of porcelain. The concept is very similar to that of false fingernails that lengthen and improve the appearance of your regular nail by being bonded over them. Porcelain veneers can enhance the appearance of your smile by being bonded to the fronts of the teeth. The existing teeth are shaped to receive these beautiful hand crafted porcelain veneers which are then bonded to the teeth. Veneers provide an excellent cosmetic solution for teeth that are stained, chipped, cracked, crooked or with gaps.
Porcelain Crowns
Essentially, a crown (Americans call crowns “caps”) is similar to a thimble that is placed over a compromised tooth to afford it protection and increase the longevity. Crowns are ideal restorations for teeth that have been broken, or have been weakened by decay, have very large fillings, are root canal treated or to improve their cosmetic appearance.
Crowns can be made from various materials. These crowns are then cemented in place, although it is becoming more commonplace to bond the crowns with resin cements. Most crowns are made of porcelain, looks natural and feels like your natural teeth. The colour and shape can be made to match your own teeth or adjusted to the new desired aesthetic appearance.
The secret to a natural and beautiful smile lies in the artistic ability of the dentist who will contour and tone every tooth with precision to achieve the most flattering effect for you.