Veneers
Millions of Americans dream of having perfectly straight, white and evenly-sized teeth. Despite practicing good dental hygiene habits and having braces, for many of us this dream had been difficult to achieve. However, thanks to teeth veneers, anyone can have perfect teeth in a matter of weeks.
Many people who are unhappy with their teeth are opting for dental veneers. One of the leading reasons for their enormous popularity is the fact that they address a wide range of dental problems, such as teeth that are stained, crooked, chipped or decayed.
Veneers are extremely thin shells made of porcelain or resin composite which are bonded to existing teeth. This allows them to instantly change the shape, size, length, color and position of your teeth, giving your entire smile a completely new and improved appearance. The materials from which tooth veneers are made look incredibly realistic, making it virtually impossible for anyone to tell that you are wearing them at all.
Your veneers dentist will help you decide whether porcelain or resin tooth veneers are right for you. Porcelain veneers are slightly more natural looking and are better at resisting stains, but resin veneers don't require as much tooth removal to apply. Resin veneers are also thinner than porcelain veneers.
Patients love how fast the process of getting veneers takes. Typically, only three dental visits are required which include a consultation and the complete application process. In many cases, little or no anesthesia is required and little if any discomfort is reported.
The process of applying veneers is simple. A tiny amount of the surface of your tooth is removed to compensate for the thickness of the veneer being applied. At this time, your dentist will temporarily place the veneer on your tooth to ensure that it fits properly and looks as natural as possible. Your dentist will then make any necessary adjustments to the veneer before etching your tooth to roughen up its surface, allowing the veneer to bond to the tooth more easily. They will use a dental cement in the bonding process to ensure that your veneer remains in its position.
After your veneers have been successfully applied, your dentist will require that you follow up with a visit over the next few weeks to ensure that your veneers are still fitting properly and that your gums have accepted them.
Teeth veneers typically last anywhere from five to ten years and are easily replaced after this period of time. With veneers, you can easily maintain your oral hygiene habits such as brushing and flossing.
Overall, the process of getting veneers is incredibly easy, quick and painless. Therefore, it's no wonder that so many patients are turning to veneers to address a multitude of common dental problems. Veneers can mask almost any dental imperfections with a natural-looking semi-permanent solution. If you have any dental imperfections that you would like to solve with veneers, contact Three Fountains Dentistry in Holladay for a veneers dentist right for the job.
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