When your friends want to take a selfie, you cringe. You want to hide your chipped, colored, or otherwise flawed teeth. But you don’t have to hide. There is a way to give you a smile you’d be proud to show off—porcelain veneers in Lakewood. They address many of teeth’s imperfections and can give you the confidence to smile your brightest for every single selfie and picture.
What are porcelain veneers?
Porcelain veneers are thin ceramic shells that are bonded to the front surfaces of your teeth. Unlike veneers in the past, the porcelain material allows them to be made thinner, making them less invasive than ever before. Also, porcelain veneers reflect light like natural teeth, so they look great!
What issues do porcelain veneers address?
Because a porcelain veneer covers the front of the tooth, it can conceal several common issues:
- Dark tooth discoloration.
- Chipped, cracked, or shorter than average teeth.
- Abnormally shaped teeth.
- Gaps between teeth.
- Minor alignment issues.
Basically, if your smile has flaws and you’re looking to get a Hollywood-worthy, red-carpet smile, porcelain veneers are a great treatment option.
What is the process of getting porcelain veneers?
Although individual cases may be slightly different, the following is the typical process used for placing porcelain veneers:
- Usually you have a initial consultation with the dentist in Lakewood about porcelain veneers. During this consultation, your dentist explains the whole process, answers any questions you may have, and creates a customized treatment plan.
- Your dentist removes a small part of your tooth’s enamel to make space for the veneer.
- Your dentist then takes impressions and measurements of your teeth, so your veneer can be made specifically to fit you. This information is sent to a dental lab for fabrication. Because it usually takes a couple of weeks to craft your veneer, the dentist places a temporary one over your tooth.
- When the final product is ready, you return to the dentist’s office for a second appointment, where they adhere the veneer to your tooth, creating the smile you always dreamed of.
When you talk with your dentist about porcelain veneers, they can adjust the treatment plan to your specific case.
What are the benefits of porcelain veneers?
On top of looking natural, porcelain veneers have several advantages:
- They are durable. With proper maintenance, porcelain veneers can last for 5 to 10 years.
- They are more stain-resistant than natural teeth.
- They are strong.
Through the fairly straightforward process of placing porcelain veneers, your dentist can give you back your confidence in your teeth. With all their advantages, porcelain veneers are worth the investment. Take the first step to change your smile and your life for the better with porcelain veneers by scheduling an appointment with your dentist in Lakewood.
About the Author
Dr. Vincenzo “Vinnie” Artino is experienced and able to offer services ranging from routine fillings to orthodontics to dental implants to TMJ treatment. At Lakewood Complete Dentistry, he and the staff take time to understand and cater treatment to the specific needs of each patient. You can contact him by calling (303) 238-2800 or clicking here.