Getting a Great Smile
Has the enamel on your teeth worn down causing your teeth to look translucent or discolored? Are there chips or cracks in your teeth? Have your teeth become uneven over time? Are you unhappy with your teeth causing you to hide your smile? If you answered yes to any of these questions then it is time you thought about getting dental veneers.
Dental veneers are thin shells of material that are custom made to fit over your teeth or to fill in the gaps between your teeth. Dental veneers are one of the quickest and easiest ways fix your smile. There is little or drilling required and most veneers can be implanted during just one session.
Dental veneers can fix almost any problem you are having with your teeth. They can be used to straighten your teeth when orthodontics is not necessary. Veneers can cover discolored teeth that do not respond to whitening. They can cover cracked teeth or fill in cracked ones. Dental veneers can fill in where enamel has worn down over time. Veneers can fill in any abnormal spacing between your teeth.
The two most common materials used in making dental veneers are composite resin and porcelain. A dentist technician in a dental laboratory can make porcelain veneers and composite veneers. Composite veneers can also be made directly inside your mouth at the dentist office. Porcelain veneers are longer lasting and more expensive.
Most people choose porcelain veneers. Porcelain is glass-like in nature and is a perfect match to that of our natural teeth. Porcelain reflects light just like our natural enamel so your veneers will not stand out against your other teeth. Also, since porcelain is like glass, your veneers will not discolor when in contact with coffee, red wine, tobacco products and anything else that may cause your teeth to stain.
Dental veneers fall into the cosmetic category of dentistry and cannot be placed your normal family dentist. Dental veneers are considered cosmetic because they create a bright, white smile that is beautifully straight.
Dental veneers can do wonders for your smile. Whether your teeth are discolored or cracked, crooked or uneven, veneers can solve your problem. Technology has given us the knowledge and materials to fix our smiles quickly and without pain. There is no need to be unhappy with your smile. Enquire about dental veneers and start loving your teeth.