{"id":238,"date":"2018-09-14T19:03:03","date_gmt":"2018-09-14T19:03:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ps-smiles.com\/blog\/?p=238"},"modified":"2018-09-14T19:07:25","modified_gmt":"2018-09-14T19:07:25","slug":"cosmetic-dentist-in-green-hills-talks-porcelain-veneers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greenhillsdentalcenter.com\/blog\/cosmetic-dentist-in-green-hills-talks-porcelain-veneers\/","title":{"rendered":"A Cosmetic Dentist in Green Hills Talks Porcelain Veneers"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"PorcelainOur smiles are often the first thing people notice about us and can leave a lasting positive impression. In fact, according to research commissioned by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, 48 percent of adults think a smile is the most memorable feature after they meet someone for the first time \u2013 more than what a person says or even how they dress. All that attention fixated on our smiles, however, means that cracked, misshapen or stained teeth can make the wrong impression. Fortunately, modern cosmetic dentistry<\/a> can often correct these dental imperfections with porcelain veneers. In today\u2019s blog post, a cosmetic dentist in Green Hills answers the basic questions about how porcelain veneers can transform your smile.<\/p>\n

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What are Dental Veneers?<\/h2>\n

Veneers are thin porcelain shells that are custom-designed to fit on the front of your teeth to fill in gaps or hide stained or misshapen teeth. To firmly bond a veneer to your tooth, a very small amount of original tooth enamel \u2013 usually less than a millimeter \u2013 must first be removed. The porcelain veneer is then applied to the top of the tooth and bonded using a light-sensitive resin and special curing light.<\/p>\n

Dental veneers are an effective and attractive way to fix a variety of common dental imperfections, such as:<\/p>\n