4 reasons porcelain + veneers are a winning combination for your smile

As you search for “veneers near me in Newport Beach, California,” it is essential to choose a cosmetic dentist with great skill, artistry, and craftsmanship. As an award-winning cosmetic and restorative dentist at Magnolia And Orange Dental Studio in Costa Mesa, Dr. Joyce Kahng not only ticks all of these boxes but also invests in the latest technologies and materials to deliver the longest-lasting, most natural results from your veneers and other treatments. You can trust her expertise and the advanced porcelain carefully selected by Dr. Kahng for your veneers. 

Here are four reasons today’s porcelain is an exceptional choice to correct chips, cracks, stubborn stains, gaps, and other imperfections in your smile:

1 – It looks more like natural enamel than any other dental material. 

The enamel that protects and covers your teeth acts like a mirror. It effectively reflects light and provides a distinctive shiny appearance. Porcelain shares similar light-reflecting properties. When expertly designed and placed by Dr. Kahng, porcelain veneers look no different than your surrounding healthy, natural teeth. 

2 – Porcelain allows for a high degree of customization. 

With porcelain, we can account for the smallest details and slightest nuances to craft a tooth structure that is uniquely yours. Porcelain is considered the “gold standard” for aesthetic dental restorations, in part, because it can be so closely shade-matched to the color of your natural teeth. Dr. Kahng can also precisely customize the shape and size of the veneer to create the most seamless and natural look. 

Before and After Actual Patient Results

3 – It wears well. 

Both natural enamel and other dental materials, like composite resin, are prone to staining. Porcelain is distinctive for its exceptional resistance to stains. Our patients love that their treated teeth remain vibrant for many years and that the appearance of their veneers does not degrade over time. Porcelain is uniquely stain-resistant because of its smooth, nonporous surface. Pigments in coffee, tea, and other staining foods and beverages do not seep into the material the way they might with other dental materials or natural tooth structure. 

4 – Porcelain is surprisingly strong. 

Unlike grandma’s fine china, dental-grade porcelain ceramic is engineered to be durable and strong. Your teeth withstand significant pressure from day-to-day chewing, biting, and other functions. The porcelain we use is designed to withstand these forces, making it a fantastic, fracture-resistant option. In fact, Dr. Kahng has designed and secured porcelain veneers that are still going strong after 15-20 years! Due to its considerable strength, porcelain is a versatile option for many patients as well. 

Of course, while Dr. Kahng sets you up for success with high-quality porcelain veneers, it is important to take care of them like you would your natural teeth. If bruxism or teeth grinding is to blame for the chips you want to correct with veneers, let’s talk about getting you a nightguard to protect your investment in your beautiful new smile! By maintaining good oral care at home and professional care at your dentist’s office, you also prevent decay from forming underneath the veneer. 

Orange And Magnolia Dental Studio looks forward to helping you learn more about the benefits of porcelain veneers at our Newport Beach, CA, office in Costa Mesa. Call (949) 867-4346 to schedule your consultation today.