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Your smile holds remarkable power. Its appearance impacts how others perceive you as well as how you feel about yourself. But what if you don’t like how your teeth look? You are not alone. Whether it is a large gap, missized teeth or discoloration, a large majority of patients have unwanted flaws in the front of their smile. If your imperfect teeth are causing you to lose confidence or even hide your smile, please consider the cosmetic dental veneers as a game-changing solution.
Veneers are small caps or shells that are placed on the front surface of your teeth. Because they are purely cosmetic, veneers are reserved for the teeth that are visible when you smile. These wafer-thin shells of porcelain are custom fabricated in shape, size and shade to create a brilliant smile.
An impression or mold of your teeth is taken to ensure your veneers are tailored to meet the exact measurements of your teeth and mouth. Before veneers are placed, we must shave off or sand down the top layer of your tooth enamel. This allows the veneers to form a strong bond and sit flush with the rest of your teeth.
You won’t walk away with your permanent veneers after the first visit. However, you will receive a set of temporary veneers to wear until your final veneers are ready. Don’t worry, these veneers will look very much like the real thing! You should have your permanent smile makeover results in as little as 2 office visits over the course of 2-3 weeks.
There is generally no pain. In fact, most patient do not need any anesthesia at all, even during the enamel removal process. If you prefer, you may elect to have dental anesthetics or sedation dentistry to help you relax.
There are many reasons why patients consider dental veneers. Veneers have a highly versatile ability to cover up a wide range of dental imperfections, including gaps, chips, irregular tooth sizes/shapes and discoloration. They can even provide “instant orthodontics” to hide crooked teeth!
You’ll be glad to know that you can care for your veneers in the exact same way you would with regular teeth. You still need to brush your teeth twice a day, floss at least once a day and treat your veneers like teeth. While they won’t whiten like natural teeth, veneers are considered stain-resistant to ensure lasting satisfaction.
Are you ready to learn more about how porcelain veneer can enhance your smile confidence? Call Montevallo Family Dentistry today.
Posted on behalf of Montevallo Family Dentistry
Are you someone who often relies on that extra kick from an energy drink to get through the day? While they might seem like a quick fix to beat the afternoon slump or power…
