Have you ever heard of porcelain laminates?
If you are looking for a way to whiten, straighten or conceal cracks in your teeth quickly, this is undoubtedly a treatment option that you should look into. Why? Because it is simple, effective, and causes no discomfort. The only thing that you will get from this treatment is a straighter and whiter smile.
However, if you have heard of porcelain laminates and been on the internet, you are likely to have heard some of the misconceptions that surround this treatment (and every other cosmetic dental treatment on the planet). Therefore, for you to make the correct decision relating to your cosmetic dental care, you need facts, not fiction.
At DRMR, we are professionals at fitting veneers London and are always happy to advise our patients on whether or not this would be a suitable treatment for them, and of course, we are always on hand to answer any questions that you may have about this procedure.
So, what are some of the myths that our team at DRMR has heard over the years relating to veneers London? Read on to find out; some of them are quite humorous!
Myth 1- they will always fall off
We will not lie, veneers London can and do fall off, but it is rarely without reason, and in most cases, it is due to a blunt force trauma to the tooth or other instances such as gum disease.
If you have had porcelain laminates fitted and are concerned that they are coming loose or they have fallen off, you will need to see our team promptly so that we can assess the cause for this. As they are fitted in place with dental cement, they really shouldn’t be falling off!
Myth 2- they will crack and break
Almost everybody has dropped a porcelain mug or plate in their life and watched it shatter, so you may be wondering how on earth porcelain can be used as a restorative material when it comes to teeth without it cracking or shattering under the pressure of eating.
But we assure you that much like the laminate not falling off, it is exceedingly unlikely that your porcelain laminates will crack or break unless they are subjected to an extreme force.
Myth 3- they discolour easily
Porcelain laminates are a great way to whiten your teeth, and it is often an option that many people lean towards because they simply do not discolour easily. As they are made from porcelain, they are less porous than the natural enamel on the front of the teeth, and thus they do not absorb staining in the same way, so you can keep your smile whiter for longer.
Myth 4- the fitting is uncomfortable
The fitting of porcelain laminates simply involves the front of the tooth being lightly sanded, the placing of dental cement onto the tooth and the laminate being pressed on top of it. There should be nothing uncomfortable about this process, but if you are concerned that you will feel some unpleasant sensations, our team will be able to numb the area for you before beginning fitting.
Myth 5- they do not last very long
With the correct care, porcelain laminates can easily last for 15 years or more, so they are a worthwhile investment in your smile.
