Porcelain Veneers: Are They For You?
Dr. Friedman uses porcelain veneers to correct a range of cosmetic problems. By placing veneers over patients' teeth, he can greatly improve the appearance of cracked, chipped and/or worn out dental structures. Dr. Friedman is also highly skilled in using porcelain veneers to improve the symmetry of teeth that are too long or too short. In addition, Dr. Friedman sometimes recommends and performs porcelain veneers procedure for patients with severely stained teeth. By covering the surface of the teeth with thin shells of porcelain, he is able to achieve a dramatically whiter teeth appearance.

Advantages of Porcelain Veneers
Dr. Friedman spends ample time with each one of his porcelain veneers Toronto patients explaining how porcelain veneers work and what cosmetic and functional benefits they provide. Porcelain veneers are thin custom-made shells of porcelain that are bonded to the surface of teeth. Before the placement of veneers, Dr. Friedman prepares patients' teeth to ensure optimum fit and functionality. After porcelain veneers are bonded, they become a permanent part of the mouth and do not require specialized care. Some of the benefits of receiving porcelain veneers in Toronto include:

• Natural-Looking. The shade of porcelain veneers can be matched to each patient's teeth, creating a natural appearance. In addition, veneers are translucent, which means that they reflect light just like the surface of natural teeth.
  
• Durable. The use of advanced veneer materials and technologies makes these restorations resistant to cracks and chips.
  
• Stain-Resistant. While many other bonding materials are susceptible to staining, the glass-like surface of porcelain veneers is resistant to most types of stains.