If you have recently learned about the exciting benefits of porcelain veneers, you may suddenly find yourself beginning to doubt them. Patients often feel overjoyed to have found a way to receive a smile makeover within as few as two visits only to then realize there’s a lot they don’t know about veneers. Rather than allowing your enthusiasm to take a nosedive, we encourage you to become more familiar with the details.

Veneers Quiz: True or False

1. True or False: Your porcelain veneers will require you to completely rethink daily hygiene. You will also need to stock up on a variety of instruments made specifically to care for your veneers.
2. True or False: Your veneers are made in such a way that, although they look quite fragile, they can withstand significant pressure and daily wear-and-tear.
3. True or False: Your veneers will look somewhat artificial, but it is worth it to have a beautiful smile.

Veneers Quiz Answer Key

1. False. You will not need to rethink anything. Your porcelain veneers are similar to your natural teeth. One benefit of the way they are made is that you can care for them the same way you do for your natural teeth. Remember to brush twice daily with a soft-bristle brush and non-abrasive toothpaste. Floss one time a day, as well.
2. True. Porcelain veneers certainly look like they may shatter before they are placed on your teeth. However, like your own natural smile, they will last for many years to come, partially as a result of their extraordinary durability and strength.
3. False. A significant portion of your newly improved smile’s beauty will come from the fact that porcelain veneers offer a natural finish. This is the result of their makeup of multi-layered translucent porcelain – it reflects light in a way similar to natural tooth tissue.

ABOUT YOUR SOUTHLAKE, TX DENTISTS:

As a native Texan, Gregory Wright, DDS, opened his private practice in Southlake, TX in 1992. He and Dr. Victoria Heron are happily accepting new patients from Southlake, Grapevine, Keller, Trophy Club, Colleyville, and all surrounding communities. To learn more, call our office today at (817) 481-7999.