Discover What Dental Veneers Can Do For Your Smile
Today, we live in an appearance driven society. In fact, more people are concerned with their smile than ever before. According to a survey by the American Dental Association , 85 percent of Americans believe that their oral health is very or extremely important to their overall health while 52 percent of them made their most recent check-up for a routine dental visit.
However, there's a large number of dental patients that haven't received the proper dental treatment they need, suffer from dental irregularities, or have very little confidence in their smile and feel like they have nowhere to turn. Dental veneers are at an all-time high and many patients have been able to enhance their smile for less than they could have imagined.
What Are Dental Veneers And How Can They Enhance Your Smile
Dental veneers
are wafer-thin, custom made shells of tooth-colored material designed to cover the front surface of the teeth. In fact, veneers are a great way to improve the appearance of your teeth. Dental veneers can be made from porcelain or resin composite materials. Most dentists agree: porcelain veneers are better at resisting stains. Your dentist can discuss the best veneer material for your unique smile.
Veneers are used to repair teeth that are:
- discolored
- worn down
- chipped/broken
- misaligned
- gaped
Getting veneers are simple and usually only require a few trips to the dentist for a consultation and then make and apply your veneers. A dentist will also take x-rays and make impressions of your mouth and teeth for a perfect fit. There's very little discomfort associated with getting veneers. Once you get veneers, they aren't reversible. In fact, they're not recommended for patients suffering from tooth decay or active gum disease.
At The Lakes Family Dental, we take pride in your smile. You're invited to contact us to find out more details about veneers or schedule a free consultation today!
