Michigan Porcelain Veneers | FAQs
Serving Patients In Grand Rapids, Muskegon, Holland, And Surrounding Areas
Am I a good candidate for veneers?
What advantages does porcelain offer?
What are “instant orthodontics”?
What is the difference between bonding and veneers?
Am I a good candidate for veneers?
Veneers usually work well for patients with healthy teeth who just need a little cosmetic change. Dr. Mulder will need to evaluate your current dental health before making a treatment recommendation. Schedule your free smile evaluation today to find out if porcelain veneers are right for you.
What advantages does porcelain offer?
Porcelain makes such a great material for cosmetic restorations because it is strong, stain-resistant, and translucent. It absorbs and reflects light the same way that natural enamel does. Dr. Mulder can match your veneers to your natural tooth shade. Veneers done well are virtually indistinguishable from natural teeth!
What are “instant orthodontics”?
“Instant orthodontics” is a term used to describe veneers when they are used to create the appearance of straighter teeth. The results are much quicker than those from wearing orthodontic braces for one or two years. “Instant orthodontics” can often be a more cost-effective choice.
What is the difference between bonding and veneers?
Veneers are thin shells of porcelain bonded to the front tooth surfaces to create a more beautiful smile. A bonding treatment uses dental bonding, a putty-like composite material, and shapes it to add bulk to a tooth. It re-shapes teeth, the bonding used is thicker than the bonding used to attach veneers. Dental bonding lacks the lustrous sheen of porcelain, so it may not directly match the shade of other teeth, but is a very useful and cost-effective way to reshape teeth which are not as visible as the front ones.
Make an appointment with a Grand Rapids family dentist today. Call or email Dr. Jerry Mulder today for your free smile evaluation.
