To have a smile you want to show off requires teeth to be free of harsh stains and imperfections such as gaps or misalignment. While these are small issues that affect the way your smile appears, they are issues that lead some people to cover their mouths when laughing or speaking. The good news is that there is an easy fix for unsightly problems such as staining or slightly crooked teeth: Porcelain Veneers

The veneer is a customized porcelain shell made in the same color of the patient’s teeth. This shell is cemented onto the front of the tooth, and provides a comfortable and attractive new appearance. Discussing this option with your dentist is the first step to creating the smile you’ve always wanted. You may be a good candidate for porcelain dental veneers if you have one or more of the following issues:

• Worn or stained enamel
• Gaps or spaces between teeth
• Teeth that are set back from others
• Chipped, cracked, and damaged teeth
• Crooked, uneven teeth
• Teeth with irregular shape, too short or too long

Custom porcelain veneers do take time to prepare. The process, though, is quite simple. Once you and your dentist decide that this is the most viable option to improve your smile, preparation will begin. To prepare the tooth for a veneer, the area may be numbed in order to prevent any discomfort during the procedure. A bit of the tooth’s surface enamel will be removed to prepare it for cementing. This CAN take only minutes, while the patient sits comfortably! Once the tooth or teeth are prepared, an impression is made. The impression is sent to the lab, where the custom veneer if needed will be created. Custom veneers are typically ready in about two to three weeks. In the meantime, your dentist will place a temporary veneer.

There are ample benefits to porcelain veneers. Although veneers can be made from other materials, porcelain is more like natural teeth, giving you a bright and shining smile. Porcelain veneers also restore strength and functionality to the teeth, are durable enough to last for up to 15 years, and are customized to fit your mouth. Best of all, porcelain veneers are affordable and can be completed in just a few visits. Talk with your dentist if you feel this option may give you the smile you’ve always dreamed of.


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