Are you looking to enhance your smile in time for summer? You have all sorts of cosmetic dental options to choose from, including porcelain veneers. Porcelain veneers are wafer-thin shells of porcelain that are placed over the front surface of the teeth in order to cover up cosmetic imperfections. They may be the perfect way for you to get your smile beach ready! Continue reading to learn more about the aesthetic issues they can fix among other things you should know.
What Can Porcelain Veneers Fix?
Veneers are preferred by celebrities because they are able to fix a wide variety of imperfections. Here are just a handful of them:
- Discoloration
- Worn down teeth
- Chipped and broken teeth
- Slight misalignment
- Irregularly shaped teeth
- Small gaps
Getting Veneers is Minimally Invasive
When you have your veneers placed, you don’t need to put up with an uncomfortable, long procedure to see the final result. Your dentist will remove about ½ millimeter of enamel from the front surface of the teeth where the veneers will be placed. You will receive temporary veneers to wear for a few weeks until your permanent ones are prepared. During your next appointment, they will be adhered to the teeth using a special dental cement. There is little to no anesthesia required.
Easy to Maintain
There isn’t anything extra that you will need to do to care for your veneers. You just care for them how you would with your natural teeth. Brush, floss, rinse, and see your dentist for regular checkups twice a year.
Veneers are Durable and Long-Lasting
Veneers aren’t made to last forever, but they are still considered to be a permanent cosmetic option. They are nonporous so they resist stains much better than your natural tooth enamel. When you care for it properly, they can last between 10 to 15 years or even longer.
Permanent Whitening Option
Many patients come to the dental office for regular teeth whitening, but veneers are a great option as well. This is because they are resistant to discoloration that is caused by habits like smoking and drinking. This way, you won’t need to invest in teeth whitening treatments. Your dentist can design your veneers to be the exact color you want.
Porcelain Veneers Look Natural
Most people don’t want the world to know that they had cosmetic work done just by looking at them. This isn’t an issue with porcelain veneers. They are customized to be the exact size, shape, and color needed to blend in with your smile, leaving you with natural-looking, beautiful results.
If you are looking for a way to brighten up your smile this summer for your beach vacation, ask your dentist about porcelain veneers. You will be showing off your pearly whites with pride in no time!
About the Author
Dr. Miguel A. Casañas Jr. earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the State University of Stony Brook. Currently, he is a proud member of the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation. To learn more about porcelain veneers or to schedule an appointment at his office in Mineola, visit his website or call (516) 284-1234.