{"id":33,"date":"2018-01-02T06:14:30","date_gmt":"2018-01-02T06:14:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/devonshiredental.net\/blog\/?p=33"},"modified":"2018-02-08T06:15:25","modified_gmt":"2018-02-08T06:15:25","slug":"downtown-boston-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.devonshiredental.net\/blog\/2018\/01\/02\/downtown-boston-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"A Downtown Boston Dentist Explains How Porcelain Veneers Work"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_34\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-34\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-34\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devonshiredental.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/image-2018-02-07-3-300x213.jpg\" alt=\"3D image of a porcelain veneer\" width=\"300\" height=\"213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devonshiredental.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/image-2018-02-07-3-300x213.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.devonshiredental.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/image-2018-02-07-3.jpg 384w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-34\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">3D image of a porcelain veneer<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Do you have a friend or family member who has transformed their smile with porcelain veneers? If so, you can attest to the dramatic change in their appearance, as well as in how they carry themselves. If witnessing someone else\u2019s success with veneers makes you think about the imperfections in your own smile, you\u2019re likely to be curious about the procedure! But even if you\u2019ve always been bothered by your teeth, you\u2019d probably prefer to correct them without extensive dental work. If so, you\u2019ll be glad to know that porcelain veneers are minimally invasive. But how do they work and what are the benefits? A downtown Boston dentist explains this modern cosmetic option that can give you big results without a lot of hassle.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>What Kind of Problems Can Be Fixed With Veneers?<\/h2>\n<p>First, you\u2019re probably wondering if you\u2019re a good candidate for veneers. While <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devonshiredental.net\/cosmetic-dentistry.html\">scheduling a consultation<\/a> with your cosmetic dentist in the financial district is the best way to determine that, generally porcelain veneers are an excellent option for any of the following flaws:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Chips or fractures.<\/li>\n<li>Stained or yellow teeth that don\u2019t whiten easily with traditional whitening treatments.<\/li>\n<li>Abnormally small or misshapen teeth.<\/li>\n<li>Gaps<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How Do Porcelain Veneers Work?<\/h2>\n<p>Veneers are extremely thin, strong \u201cshells\u201d that are permanently adhered to the front of your teeth. They\u2019re custom-made to match the shape and color of your existing teeth, so no one will know that they aren\u2019t real.<\/p>\n<p>A good analogy is thinking about veneers like the siding on a house. The underlying structure is left intact, but an attractive, long-lasting material is used to cover that structure and give it a more desirable appearance.<\/p>\n<p>One of the biggest advantages of porcelain veneers is that they only require a very small amount of enamel be removed \u2013 even less than with traditional veneers.<\/p>\n<h2>What Kind of Maintenance Is Required?<\/h2>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve invested in yourself with porcelain veneers, one of the best ways to extend the life of your new smile is to avoid biting anything particularly hard or tough. Ice, hard candies, and opening cans of soda with your teeth are all off limits.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, a night guard may be recommended to protect your new dental work from the heavy force that can be exerted from clenching and grinding at nighttime.<\/p>\n<p>In terms of at-home hygiene, porcelain veneers require much the same maintenance as your normal teeth. That means brushing at least twice per day and flossing once.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, regular checkups and cleanings are particularly important so that your dentist can catch potential problems early and also professionally polish your veneers every six months.<\/p>\n<h2>About the Author<\/h2>\n<p>Each of the five dentists at Devonshire Dental is committed to providing the absolute best dental care possible to their community. Covering general, cosmetic and other specialty fields of dentistry, they are able to take care of all of their patient\u2019s dental needs under one roof. If you have additional questions about veneers, they can be reached through their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devonshiredental.net\/contact.html\">website<\/a>, or at (617) 350-7474.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you have a friend or family member who has transformed their smile with porcelain veneers? 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