Now that it’s late July, summer is already past its halfway point. Time flies when you’re having fun in the sun! Even so, maybe you want a beach-ready smile before the season’s end. It’d be a great way to impress friends and family on vacation. Well, cosmetic dentistry has a way to get that summertime grin: porcelain veneers. This treatment does a lot to improve how your teeth look. Learn more about the matter from your Harker Heights dentist in this summary.
So, What Are Porcelain Veneers?
In essence, veneers are thin shells made of porcelain. Dentists bond them to the fronts of teeth to fix smile flaws – stains, chips, cracks, fractures, and more.
Due to their high-quality material, veneers are customized to match your surrounding teeth. In particular, the shells can be changed in terms of color, size, and shape. The result is that they blend seamlessly with the rest of your smile. Once placed, only your dentist can tell you’ve had work done!
Who’s a Good Candidate for Them?
Ultimately, most people with dental imperfections can qualify for veneers. Their only real requirements are decent oral health and sufficient tooth enamel. Once those are met, treatment is ideal for patients with any of the following:
- Severely discolored teeth
- Small-to-moderate tooth chips or cracks
- Minor gaps between teeth
- Minor tooth misalignment
While veneers are called “instant orthodontics,” remember they only correct your smile’s appearance. See your orthodontist for genuine care if you have severely crooked teeth or bite problems.
What are Veneers’ Upsides?
Generally, you can expect many benefits from a veneer treatment. The most common ones are:
- Lifelike Results –Because veneers use dental-grade porcelain, they look and feel like natural teeth. Therefore, they’ll transform your smile without seeming artificial.
- Versatile Care –Veneers can cover the whole fronts of teeth, meaning they’re able to treat stains, cracks, and even misalignments.
- A Confidence Boost –Your pretty veneers will give you more confidence in social settings. From there, you’ll feel more at ease around family and friends!
- Easy Maintenance – You can care for veneers as you would natural teeth. Namely, just brush twice daily, floss once daily, and rinse as needed with fluoridated mouthwash.
There’s still enough time to get a beach-ready smile before summer ends. That being the case, see your cosmetic dentist for a transformative veneer treatment!
About the Practice
Market Heights Family Dental is based in Harker Heights, TX. Led by Dr. Angie Lim, our practice wants to give each patient the best smile possible. As such, our team’s dentistry is comprehensive – we offer preventive, cosmetic, and restorative services, not to mention emergency procedures. Our office is even a certified provider of Invisalign clear aligners! For more information or to book a visit, you can reach us on our website or by phone at (254)-699-3565.