What Are Veneers, and Are They Right for You?

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Veneers are a great way to restore your smile instantly. In simple terms, a veneer is a thin shell that covers the front part of your teeth giving them a straighter, brighter, and improved appearance.

Typically, these shells are used to improve the appearance of teeth by hiding common problems like discolored or stained teeth, small or chipped teeth and a slightly crooked smile. The veneer is shaped like natural teeth and bonded in place to alter the overall appearance of the teeth. Although most people may not have realized it, many of those perfect smiles seen on the red carpet are courtesy of this dental cosmetic treatment.

How do they work?

Conventional veneers usually require a thin layer of enamel to be removed from the front section of the patient's tooth to make room for it. The dentist will then attach the device to restore the appearance of the tooth.

Typically, the dentist will prepare the teeth in one visit then the patient will return to have the veneer placed. Once installed securely, the veneers can last up to 25 years with good oral hygiene. Some people opt for Lumineers since it offers the same results without getting rid of the existing teeth.

The most significant advantage of Lumineers is that it reduces or eliminates the need to remove the existing tooth enamel, and the individual can choose to remove the veneer in the future if they wish to do so. However, it takes a thorough examination by an experienced cosmetic dentist to determine the right type of veneer for each person. The dentist will consider the individual’s personal goals, preferences and existing tooth defects when deciding the type of veneer that will offer them the best smile makeover.

Are veneers right for me?

This is a question many people often find themselves asking when considering teeth restoration.  Typically, veneers are a highly flexible dental solution, and that is why they are recommended to correct different cosmetic issues. They can solve almost anything, from tooth discoloration to crowded teeth. Sometimes, the dentist may discover that some discoloration or staining cannot be resolved with whitening treatments, but the shade and color of a veneer can easily be customized to look natural and attractive. Therefore, regardless of the tooth's real color, the veneer can keep an individual’s smile bright.

Anyone with multiple teeth that are darker than the rest of their teeth, gaps, or spaces between their teeth can use veneers to achieve a bright smile. One of the most significant advantages of this cosmetic dentistry solution is that it is long lasting and it can dramatically change one’s smile. Anyone with minor chips and cracks is also a perfect candidate. A veneer can also be an alternative to braces since they can be used to fix crowded, rotated or broken teeth hence saving you the time and work involved with Invisalign.

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