Are you insecure about your smile? Fortunately, with modern dental technology, there are all sorts of different ways that you can enhance your smile for long-term results. One great option is porcelain veneers. These are thin shells of porcelain that are placed over the front surface of your teeth to minimize imperfections. Before making the investment, it is important that you know these facts about veneers.
Dental Veneers Fix a Variety of Imperfections
Veneers can be sized and shaped in any way, so there are a wide variety of imperfections that you can cover up with them. They include gaps, chips, cracks, discoloration, permanent stains, teeth that are misshapen or uneven, and teeth that are slightly crooked. They can also help if you have tooth sensitivity.
Veneers Are Long-Lasting
Dental veneers aren’t made to last forever, but they should last anywhere from 15 to 20 years after you’ve had them placed if you care for them correctly. With regular visits to the dentist and excellent oral hygiene, you should be able to keep them for much more than a decade before you need them to be replaced. They are as strong as your natural teeth and difficult to chip or crack.
You Don’t Need Veneers on Every Tooth
If you have one tooth that has some permanent staining or a chip, that doesn’t mean that you need to get veneers on all of your teeth to solve the issue. You can get them on just one tooth, a few teeth, or transform your whole smile! You will work with your dentist to come up with a plan that works best for you.
Porcelain Veneers Are Permanent
Before committing to this cosmetic procedure, you should know that they are not reversible. This is because your dentist needs to remove a small amount of your protective enamel in order to have your veneers placed. You cannot just have them removed and go back to your old teeth. They can help you reach your smile goals, but there’s no turning back!
You Can Get Veneers in Just a Couple Appointments
After you and your dentist decide that veneers are right for you, a thin layer of your enamel will be removed, and an impression will be taken on your teeth. Your teeth will them be covered with temporary veneers to keep them safe and comfortable until your next visit. In just a few weeks, you will have another appointment where your temporary veneers are replaced with permanent porcelain veneers. Then you’re ready to show them off to the world!
Porcelain veneers are a great option for fixing smile imperfections. Talk to your cosmetic dentist to decide if they are right for you.
About the Author
Dr. Suzanne Najjar earned her dental doctorate from Nova Southeastern University and is a member of both the American Dental Association and the Texas Dental Association. She offers many different cosmetic services, including porcelain veneers, at her practice in DeSoto. For more information or to schedule a consultation, visit her website or call (972) 230-1100.