How Natural Do Porcelain Veneers Look and Feel?

Even when giving your smile a complete overhaul —like with a smile makeover – you may be like many patients who still want their teeth to look and feel natural. Without a doubt, porcelain veneers offer one of the most compelling and convenient opportunities to achieve a beautiful, stunning, bright smile that retains many of the qualities of natural teeth. At Maison BE Dental Studio, New York cosmetic dentist Dr. Ellen Katz understands the many nuances that contribute to a natural look and feel for teeth and applies this knowledge and expertise to her work with porcelain veneers to help patients achieve a smile they can feel confident about. Take a closer look here at the exciting benefits of porcelain veneers, including their remarkably natural appearance, texture, and more.

Will veneers look like real teeth?

Even patients who want the whitest, straightest, most Hollywood-worthy smile possible still often have concerns and don't want their teeth to look fake. With porcelain veneers, however, Dr. Katz can create a dramatically more beautiful smile that still has many of the characteristics of natural teeth. For example, porcelain veneers are specially designed to have a subtle translucence that mimics the coloring and opacity of a natural tooth. Additionally, Dr. Katz can create an optimal tooth shape, length, size, and more that aligns with your desires and looks natural and appropriate against your other features.

Do veneers feel natural?

Many patients report that veneers feel extremely natural and, in many cases, even better than natural teeth. Oftentimes, patients experience a loss of enamel over time and with normal wear and tear. This can leave the teeth feeling gritty or rough. Porcelain veneers, however, mimic the natural smoothness of enamel. In fact, the feeling of porcelain veneers is one of the things patients report loving about their new smile most often.

Are veneers as strong as natural teeth?

While porcelain veneers are considered very durable, it is important for patients to keep in mind that they can become damaged or even dislodged — particularly with certain behaviors. Some of the specific activities and foods to avoid with veneers include:

• Biting directly into foods or tearing foods with your teeth (use a knife and fork when possible)
• Smoking
• Using your teeth as tools (to cut things, open packages, etc.)
• Hard candies
• Hard or crunchy foods
• Sticky or gummy foods
• Chewy candies

Additionally, veneers are highly stain-resistant but not stain-proof, making it important to avoid or minimize consumption of staining foods and beverages, like red wine and coffee.

How long do porcelain veneers last?

With an appropriate dental and oral hygiene routine, healthy behaviors, and regular visits to the dentist, your porcelain veneers can last for decades or even longer — giving you the natural-looking and natural-feeling smile of your dreams for a lifetime.

Get a beautiful smile that looks like it was made for you with porcelain veneers in New York, NY

If you have always dreamed of a white, beautiful, celebrity smile but have concerns about your teeth looking too artificial, you may be excited to learn more about the extraordinarily natural-looking transformations that can be achieved with custom porcelain veneers. Start your journey toward a smile you can feel confident about by calling Maison BE Dental Studio to schedule your consultation for New York dental veneers with Dr. Ellen Katz today.