Porcelain veneers come with a price – disadvantages

A flawless smile that stays till eternity is something everyone longs for. With an increasing demand of porcelain veneers, immaculate teeth are perhaps no more a desire that cannot be arrived at. Porcelain veneers are made of ceramic, hence are stain resistant and unlike the teeth enamel any amount of tobacco, tea, coffee or alcohol cannot discolor them. However, these porcelain veneers do not come without a price and bring along with them several drawbacks. These are:

• Porcelain veneers can detach or snap off

Though porcelain veneers are very strong and generally last for years, they can, at times detach from the tooth surface. In such cases, the cosmetic dentist generally reattaches them, however if the veneer breaks, it is unrepairable and a new veneer will have to be made. Therefore this calls for guarding them taking good care of them.

• An irreversible process

A small amount of enamel is removed from the tooth before placing a veneer. Thus changing the natural look of the teeth and once the veneers are removed, the teeth will portray an unappealing appearance.

• Increased tooth-sensitivity

To place a veneer, the enamel from the surface of the tooth has to be removed, this results in an increased sensitivity to hot and cold. Though this varies from person to person and may be temporary, in some cases it may be severe

For most people, the benefits of porcelain veneer dental bonding outweigh any negative aspects, the drawbacks of the procedure too need to be kept in mind prior to undergoing the practice.