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What Are Veneers?

can you please also explain the meaning of "porcelain" veneers.  Is that what veneers are made from? 

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Porcelain Veneers for Smile Makeovers

Porcelain veneers are thin shells of porcelain that are bonded over front teeth to correct a wide variety of aesthetic issues. They can be used to correct spaces between teeth, crowded teeth, discolored teeth, and a variety of other issues. They are the restoration of choice in smile makeovers and when performed correctly can dramatically enhance your smile in two visits. Most people look 10-15 years younger after having their smile makeover.
Scott Young, DDS
Houston Cosmetic Dentist
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Porcelain veneers are thin shells that are bonded over...

Porcelain veneers are thin shells that are bonded over the front and sides of a tooth. The bond is extremely strong and should not come off very easily. It normally takes 2-3 visits (in a matter of 3-6 weeks total) to get them done well. Since the bonded porcelain is strong, veneers can alter the appearance of a smile in ways that were impossible just a short time ago. Veneers can close spaces between teeth, lengthen small or misshapen teeth, or make them appear whiter than ever before... more
Lance Timmerman, DMD
Seattle Cosmetic Dentist
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More people should consider Porcelain Veneers

Porcelain veneers are thin layers of porcelain about the thickness of an eggshell that are bonded to a tooth to change the shape, size or color of a tooth. It is done in 2 visits about a week apart. They can be truly amazing! I have many patients who have contemplated plastic surgery until they did their veneers. In many cases Porcelain Veneers can make you look years younger. As you start to look at people's teeth you will wonder why more people don't do it.
Joseph W.  Worthington, DDS
Fairfield Cosmetic Dentist
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Porcelain Veneers for improving your smile

Porcelain Veneers are a technique we (cosmetic dentists) use to improve/perfect your smile. Depending on what is 'wrong' with your smile, porcelain veneers may be a good solution for you...and you'll start smiling a LOT more!
Susan Goode Estep, DMD
Atlanta Cosmetic Dentist
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What is a Porcelain Veneer

A porcelain veneer is like a fake fingernail. It goes over the front of your tooth and is bonded on. There are many techniques that are used to make them look and fit well. The newer porcelain veneers can be made very thin and are yet very strong. Liken this to a floor tile. You can break the tile if you are holding it, but if it is cemented to the floor you can jump on it and it will not break.. Skilled dentists and their ceramist can design veneers that can... more
Ronald Konig DDS
Houston Cosmetic Dentist
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Veneers are the heart of a new smile

Veneers are thin porcelain shields which are cemented on teeth. They have all the natural translucency and depth of color as material enamel. They glisten and reflect light looking like the patient was born with them. see video
Benjamin S. Fiss, DDS
Chicago Cosmetic Dentist
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