For people in the Santa Barbara area who have damage to the surface of their teeth, or who just simply want to improve the aesthetics of their teeth, you might want to consider porcelain veneers. This can be done through a Santa Barbara porcelain veneers expert and will have you feeling great about your smile again.

Porcelain veneers are nothing more than a thin layer of material that is used to restore the aesthetics or damage to a tooth by being placed over it. Back in 1982 it was discovered that by adding hydrofluoric acid to porcelain that the porcelain could be bonded to the tooth permanently. While there are also composite veneers, which are typically bonded to the tooth using resin cement, porcelain veneers have proven to be more durable and are not likely to stain as much as composite veneers. Veneers will typically last for at least ten years and can even last up to 30 years.

There now exists many veneer procedures that can be completed without using any or very little local anesthetic. There are veneers that are now made to be placed on the top of the teeth. Lumineers is one popular type of porcelain veneer that allows for the alteration of the shape and color of the tooth by placing a thin piece of porcelain on top of the existing structure of the teeth.

In the case of mildly malposed teeth, a Santa Barbara dentist can likely use porcelain veneers to cosmetically resurface the teeth without having to use orthodontics. In cases where the malposed teeth are more pronounced, orthodontics or a combination of orthodontics and veneers could be a valid solution. Likewise, a patient who has a protruding lower jaw may not benefit from veneers because the veneers may become dislodged due to the teeth from the lower jaw biting into the teeth of the upper jaw.

Veneers can be used to correct the aesthetics or damage of a single tooth or multiple teeth. People who are good candidates for porcelain veneers in santa barbara are those that have small teeth that have spaces in their teeth that are not able to be closed by orthodontic procedures. People who have worn away the edges of their teeth, making them look older than they really are, or those that have teeth that appear crooked are also excellent candidates for porcelain veneers.

Multiple veneers have a number of advantages for patients, including:

* Closing spaces in teeth
* Lengthening teeth that have become shortened by wear
* Providing a uniform color for the teeth
* Providing a uniform shape to the teeth
* Symmetry of the teeth
* The appearance of straight teeth

Porcelain veneers can be a valid solution for those who have damaged or aesthetically challenged teeth. With the advances in technology, these veneers are much easier to produce. They can be just the thing someone might need in order to gain back their self-confidence and be able to smile in front of other people again. For anyone interested in a Santa Barbara porcelain veneers dentist, you will want to consider the services of Dr. Weiser, whom you can find at