If you’re unhappy with your smile’s appearance, you’re probably thinking about what your options are for enhancing it. Porcelain veneers are one of the best solutions available; these handy veneers can correct all sorts of minor aesthetic issues and flaws, and they’re certain to leave you feeling great about your new pearly whites. Keep reading to learn more about five awesome benefits to receiving porcelain veneers.
#1: They’re a Quick & Simple Cosmetic Fix
One of the coolest things about porcelain veneers is that they instantly improve the appearance of your smile upon being placed. Your dentist will bond thin sheets of dental porcelain to the front surfaces of your teeth, immediately enhancing their look. They’re effective at treating things like minor chips and cracks, stains, gaps between teeth, and more. It usually only takes one or two appointments to receive veneers, too.
#2: They’re Natural in Appearance
Your veneers will perfectly match and mimic your natural teeth thanks to the efforts made by your dentist. Before receiving your veneers, your dentist will take impressions of your teeth that are sent to the lab where your veneers will be manufactured. When they’re finished and sent back to your dentist, they’ll be precisely measured and sculpted before being bonded to your teeth, to ensure the best possible fit. People won’t be able to even tell that you’ve received veneers unless you tell them.
#3: The Procedure Is Minimally Invasive
Compared to other procedures, getting porcelain veneers is minimally invasive and usually requires little to no anesthesia whatsoever. Your dentist will need to remove a tiny amount of enamel from the front surfaces of your teeth, (about half a millimeter), but this is nothing that you should be worried about; it ensures that your veneers will remain bonded! After the surface of the tooth has been shaved down, each veneer is simply fused and adjusted as needed.
#4: They’re Permanent and Durable
Your veneers are crafted from a special type of medical-grade porcelain that is much more resistant to staining and decay than your natural teeth. The veneers are also non-porous, unlike your tooth enamel which is porous. Assuming you take good care of them by brushing and flossing daily, your veneers can last for 10 to 15 years.
#5: Caring for Them Is Easy
On that note, caring for your porcelain veneers is quite easy to do and doesn’t require any additional or specialized maintenance. You simply need to brush them twice a day while also flossing and using an antibacterial mouthwash. It’s also important to visit your dentist regularly for checkups and cleanings; this allows your dentist to inspect your veneers to ensure they aren’t compromised.
Porcelain veneers can completely change your smile and your life! If you’re curious about receiving them and reaping all of these amazing benefits for yourself, don’t hesitate to speak with your dentist to get the ball rolling.
About the Practice
The team at Allen Smile Design is honored to serve patients and families in the Allen, TX area. The practice is led by Dr. Tonie C. Lewis. Dr. Lewis received her DDS from the Howard University College of Dentistry and is a member of several professional organizations including the American Dental Association and the prestigious Academy of General Dentistry. Her practice is pleased to offer many available services including porcelain veneers. If you have any questions about veneers or would like to schedule a visit, feel free to contact the practice online or over the phone: (972) 954-9728.