Around this time of year, many people want to make significant changes. This can range from reading more books to implementing a new workout routine. First, however, you should consider choosing your smile as your New Year’s resolution. If you want to change your smile drastically, talk to your dentist about dental veneers.
Dental veneers are thin porcelain shells that your dentist places on the front surface of your teeth. To receive veneers, your dentist will file down a small portion of your enamel to ensure a flush placement. Dental veneers can completely change your smile in both shape and color.
How Are They Used?
There are a variety of ways that you can use dental veneers.
One way that people like to change their smile is the color of their teeth. Typically, chemical whitening treatments will lift the shade of teeth. However, there are some issues that whitening treatments cannot alter. For example, genetics, dental trauma, and medical problems can cause permanent discoloration. Therefore, you must look for alternative therapies, such as dental veneer. Rather than breaking down stains, dental veneers cover and camouflage color issues.
Another way you can utilize dental veneers is to change the shape of your teeth. Chipped or broken teeth can cause many problems for your oral health and self-esteem. When there is a break in your enamel, it can leave room for bacteria to enter your teeth. With chipped or broken teeth, you are more likely to develop tooth decay. Additionally, chips can pull focus from your lovely smile. So, you can use dental veneers to change the shape of your smile—from chips to smaller-than-average teeth.
Benefits of Dental Veneers
One of the many benefits of dental veneers is that they are stain-resistant. This means that they are less likely to stain compared to your natural teeth. If you get a mouth full of dental veneers, you can enjoy a brighter, whiter smile for years to come. However, if you only get one or two veneers to even out your smile, you should be careful with your diet. For example, drinking coffee or wine can stain your teeth. Yet, your dental veneer will be slower to stain, giving your smile an uneven appearance.
Unlike whitening treatments, dental veneers are permanent. After your dentist preps your tooth, they will use a special cement to ensure secure placement. This means that your dental veneers won’t shift or fall off. While dental veneers are permanent, you will eventually need to get them replaced. With proper care, dental veneers can last up to 15 years.
Dental veneers are durable fixtures. Unlike teeth bonding, dental veneers can withstand regular chewing and snacking. Although veneers are durable, you should still be careful with some foods. For example, hard candies or non-food items, such as pens, can crack or break your dental veneers. To ensure the health of your teeth and veneers, you should avoid extremely hard foods.