As we grow older, our teeth begin to show signs of natural wear and tear. These cracks, gaps, chips, discoloration, and misalignments can make us self-conscious about our smile and hesitant to show it when we might want to. You may look in the mirror at your smile and be overwhelmed by the variety of issues you see there. Maybe you’re fearful of the amount of dental work that you may think you need to fix it all and have the smile you want. Porcelain dental veneers could be a way to correct all these problems in just a few office visits with only one procedure instead of multiple.
With porcelain dental veneers, West Lancaster, CA dental office Smile Dental Group, can give your smile a facelift by correcting the color, shape, and spacing of your teeth. Porcelain veneers can eliminate spaces between your teeth, reshape small or misshapen teeth or brighten up stained teeth. And if your teeth are chipped or are showing signs of wear, dental veneers can restore their appearance in a way that looks and feels natural while shielding them from further wear and tear.
Digestion begins in the mouth and eating foods with dyes or that are acidic like coffee, most fruit, and sugar can damage and discolor your tooth enamel. You may be considering a teeth whitening procedure but dental veneers may be a better option for you if you have multiple concerns that need to be addressed.
To eliminate minor gaps between teeth, or allign few crooked teeth, porcelain veneers could be a faster, easier and more affordable option than orthodontic treatment. Porcelain veneers are custom-made for each patient’s mouth and placed over your existing teeth, so your dentist can design yours to specifically correct any issues you have with your smile.
Your dentist must first remove the outermost layer of enamel to allow the veneers to fit in your mouth without changing the shape of your face. Then they are simply adhered to the front of your teeth. This is unlike a dental crown, where the natural teeth are altered or even removed. With dental veneers, your teeth will still be your own, simply covered with a protective layer that has given them a facelift!
There are some conditions patients may have that will need to be addressed first before they have porcelain veneers installed. For example, individuals who suffer from bruxism (habitual grinding of teeth) may want to resolve this issue as it can be destructive to the veneers. Also, patients with very sensitive teeth may want to discuss this with their dentist first as the preparation process can be painful for some. Fortunately, once these issues have been addressed, most people are able to benefit from veneers.
To learn more about whether porcelain veneers are right for you, schedule an appointment with our dental care team at Smile Dental Group. Call (661) 383-0186 or schedule a consultation online today.
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