Most of us at some point of time or the other are smitten by the flawless cosmetic appearance of the sparkling teeth behind the 'smiles that launch a thousand products' flashing our television screen all day. And, if in your heart of hearts there is a passion igniting to have the same with yourself; then cosmetic dentistry veneers are your perfect choice.

The most intriguing part about dental veneers used by cosmetic dentists is that they completely change the look of your tooth. It camouflages the minutest flaws relating to colour, spacing, size, and alignment; and produce results that create dazzling white smile.

These dental veneers are custom-designed wafer thin shells made from ceramic material like porcelain. This translucent veneer is placed gently and cemented over the tooth (to be treated) with a special adhesive by a dentist having professional expertise in cosmetic dentistry.

Dental veneers can enhance the cosmetic appearance of your tooth if you are experiencing discomfort or lack of confidence due to uneven teeth, extensive discoloration, worn enamel, normal wear and tear of teeth due to age factor and of course genetic flaws incurred like spacing in teeth.

Dental veneers used by dentists are like magic, as they can transform the most unlikely teeth shapes, size and color. Speaking about the composition of these dental veneers; they primarily consist of porcelain and composite resin. So, there are basically two kinds of dental veneers used in cosmetic dentistry which is on offer; they are porcelain veneers and composite resin veneers.

But, you all must be willing to know the basic difference between the two kinds of veneer used for cosmetic dentistry. Even though both porcelain and composite resin veneer are fabricated by dental experts in a dental laboratory after due evaluation of your tooth structure; composite veneers have the option that they can also be directly fabricated inside your mouth at the dental office.

Indirectly fabricated dental veneers in a dental laboratory are usually bonded to the teeth with various types of resin cement which are stable and long lasting. However, on comparison, porcelain veneers scores an edge over in longevity even though it is more expensive. Besides the visibly pleasing cosmetic appearance, dental veneers also helps in protecting the surface of a damaged tooth. It has also been recorded in many cases where veneers for cosmetic dentistry have replaced the need for a dental crown; diminishing the requirement for more invasive tooth preparation.

Cosmetic dentistry veneers are so real in appearance that it is almost impossible, even for the dentist to make out between the actual and veneered tooth. Dental veneers are the perfect solution for dull and uneven teeth, mild chipping, cracking, spacing and acute discoloration problems.