Sometimes your dentist can do more for you than scrape plaque off your teeth and remind you to floss more often. If you’re interested in improving the appearance of your smile, a good dentist can do a lot to help! Dental veneers are a highly effective way to improve the appearance of your teeth, and having them installed is a painless process.
What Dental Veneers Are All About
In the plainest possible terms, a dental veneer is a thin cap that fully covers the front surface of a tooth. They’re usually installed for cosmetic reasons, but that doesn’t mean that aesthetics are the only motivation for you to look into getting veneers. Veneers can cover up several unappealing tooth conditions caused by circumstances beyond your control, including physical damage, drug side-effects, or water conditions.
Of course, there’s nothing wrong with using veneers purely for aesthetic improvement, either. Veneers are one of the most popular tools in the kit of the cosmetic dentist, and plenty of patients opt to have one or more veneers installed to make their smile brighter and whiter. Veneers are particularly popular among actors and other celebrities with a vested interest in cultivating a perfect smile.
What To Expect From Veneers
As dental procedures go, veneer installation is one of the easiest and hassle-free options your dentist can give you. Getting veneers typically requires two or three visits to your dentist. Traditional veneers made of porcelain require a fitting appointment prior to installation and then a second visit for the actual placement. Modern resin veneers (also called composites) can often be installed in a single sitting.
Regardless of the type of veneer you get, your dentist will want to see you for a follow-up visit shortly after the installation. This is to check the fit of the veneers and to confirm that they are attached securely. When properly installed and cared for, veneers should last ten to thirty years — this makes them a very durable product!
Picking A Cosmetic Dentist
As with a lot of cosmetic procedures, your choice of dentist matters when you’re having veneers installed. Experience counts for a great deal, especially with the new composite veneers which are crafted entirely by your dentist. Fortunately, most dentists who specialize in the cosmetic end of the field are highly experienced with veneers and deliver excellent results. If you think veneers are right for you, don’t hesitate to contact your dentist’s office today!
