What Can Porcelain Veneers Do For Me?
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By now, even if you haven’t been reading my blog, you have probably heard something about cosmetic dentistry. Perhaps you have a relative or a friend who have had cosmetic dentistry completed. If you don’t know anyone, ask your dentist (or your cosmetic dentist) about what cosmetic dentistry could do for you! You will truly be amazed at what the results can offer!
Perhaps you’re not all that thrilled with your smile. Through cosmetic dentistry, you can achieve a brand new smile – and this can virtually change your entire look. You’ll feel more confident, more satisfied with your smile – and feel better about yourself.
One popular option with today’s cosmetic dentistry is the application of porcelain veneers.
There are multiple types of dental veneers in use today – composite dental veneers as well as porcelain veneers. For an elegant durable finish and a bright new smile, porcelain veneers might be the option for you.
But what really can porcelain veneers do for your smile? These ultra-thin covers are permanently adhered to your teeth, and are virtually invisible. Their application provides for not only an improvement in your smile, but also provides for the possibility of smile reshaping, tooth re-coloring, and dental realignment. Take a look at your smile right now. Could you benefit from porcelain veneers?
Consider these improvements seen by many of our patients enjoying the benefits of dental veneers – and all after just one dental treatment!
- Elimination of small gaps between front teeth
- Elimination of stains that have not responded well to tooth whitening
- Elimination of crooked or misaligned teeth
- Filling in of small chips or cracks in teeth
Your dentist or cosmetic dentist will ensure your teeth are healthy before beginning this work, as a good healthy foundation is essential before any dental veneers are placed.
And while you may wish to have your entire mouth covered in porcelain veneers, only the front teeth are candidates for this procedure. Why? Because back teeth are predominantly for chewing and require a much stronger surface than porcelain veneers can offer. For this reason, porcelain inlays or onlays, or porcelain crowns, may be used for improvements on back teeth.
One recommendation is to undergo professional teeth whitening before pursuing porcelain veneers. This allows the cosmetic dentist to color match white teeth to the new veneers, not to your old dingy tooth color – and this provides for a much more permanent solution.
Once your porcelain veneers are in place, your dentist will review their care and maintenance with you. They really require no special care. Just brush them daily, remember to floss daily, and visit your dentist for regular checkups and cleanings. And always remember to avoid prolonged pressure on your teeth that have porcelain veneers applied. Performing such activities as removing staples or nails with your teeth are not advised (like I have to say that?).
If all of this sounds inviting, cosmetic dentistry through porcelain veneers might just be for you! If you’re in or near Valparaiso, Indiana, contact a dentist with skill and experience in cosmetic dentistry – Dr. Joseph Majka. Dr. Majka and his skilled team of caring dental professionals can help you get that beautiful bright mile you have always dreamed of. Contact us for an initial consultation today.
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