Why Dental Veneers Are Right For You!
A smile is worth a thousand words; this is an expression you may have heard before because smiles are meant to be shared. AND it's regrettable when embarrassment keeps you from proudly sharing your beautiful smile. If you feel uncomfortable with your smile, veneers may be the quick and stunning option you have been waiting for.
When it comes to cosmetic dentistry, many options are available to patients. One popular option is dental veneers. Veneers are thin, custom-made shells designed to cover your teeth's front surface. They can be used to correct a variety of aesthetic issues, including misshapen teeth, chipped teeth, gaps between teeth, and discoloration.
What are Dental Veneers
Porcelain is the most beautiful material for veneers because it closely resembles natural tooth enamel in both appearance and reflectivity. Veneers are usually placed in two appointments. The teeth are prepared for veneers during the first appointment, which may require the removal of some enamel. Then, impressions are taken of the teeth and sent to a lab where the veneers are custom-made.
On the second appointment, the veneers are permanently bonded into place. With proper care, veneers may last for many years – up to 20 years.
Pros and Cons of Dental Veneers
So, are dental veneers worth it? That depends on your individual goals and corrective adjustments needed to your smile. If you're looking for a way to improve your smile and boost your self-confidence, then veneers may be your best choice.
Things to consider before investing in veneers; first, there are no dental restorations that can promise forever. However, with reasonable care, veneers will typically last 20 years before needing to be replaced. To place a veneer requires the removal of some of your protective enamel. Once enamel is gone, you can not make more.
On the flip side, veneers can brighten your smile and provide your smile with the ideal tooth shape, covering over chips, cracks, and gaps. It is a quick fix that you can walk out with a stunning smile in as little as two appointments.
Investing in yourself
If you invest in cosmetic dentistry, you will want to take good care of your investment by keeping your mouth healthy. You will get the best return by staying in good health, meaning a longer life out of your dental veneers. You can accomplish this by maintaining good nutrition, keeping your dental appointments, and practicing good home care, so your veneers aren't compromised.
Are veneers worth it?
Only you can answer if dental veneers are worth it once you know if you are a candidate and have weighed the pros and cons. However, please don't go through life holding back your beautiful smile because you don't feel comfortable with it. Talk to a dentist to find your best option. Smiles are meant to be shared. We are here to help; you can find us in Salem, MA.
