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When we feel comfortable with our smile, it shows. We have more confidence and we find more reasons to smile, which makes for a more enjoyable day. The opposite is true as well. If we don’t like our smile or don’t like the way our teeth look, we end up hiding our teeth.
For some, teeth naturally discolor and get worn out, even if we don’t regularly eat or drink foods that cause this. Sometimes it can be genetic as well. Regardless, modern dental technology and procedures allow us to revitalize a smile with minimal pain and inconvenience to the patient.
Porcelain dental veneers is one of those techniques that has revolutionized how we approach cosmetic dentistry. Like bonding, dental veneers go over top of the teeth, only dental veneers can last much longer, sometimes 10-20 years. Here’s why most utilize veneers:
- Re-shape teeth that are misaligned
- Eliminate stains that won’t come out with teeth whitening procedures
- Fix gaps between teeth
- Long-term fix for teeth that are chipped, fractured, crooked or broken
Ultimately, people elect to get porcelain veneers because they are unhappy with the way their smile looks and feels. Your dentist should take a personalized approach to this procedure in order to deliver veneers that fit your natural smile. The procedure is fairly simple:
- Veneer preparation involves the removal of a small amount of tooth structure.
- An impression is taken in order to fabricate custom veneers.
- During this time, temporary veneers may be placed on your teeth. (Note: Temporary veneers are very fragile and need to be treated gently during eating and cleaning.)
- Once your permanent veneers arrive, they are bonded to your teeth.
See below for an explanation of dental veneers from the American Dental Association (ADA).
If you would like to learn more about dental veneers, please make an appointment for a consultation.