When you have crooked or misaligned teeth, a straightening treatment is often the first option you think of, but many people don’t think of an easier option: dental veneers. Dental veneers can provide you with the straightened, attractive smile you desire without all the extra dentist appointments and the uncomfortable alternatives. Braces treatment, one of the most traditional straightening methods, is often chosen because not many people take the time to learn about other solutions. To learn more about why dental veneers are a viable option, continue reading these impressive facts.
• Dental veneers can be used to straighten teeth as well as to cover a variety of other flaws.
Although covering misaligned teeth is one of the biggest reasons our patients choose dental veneers, there are many other imperfections veneers can be used to correct. Our dental veneers cover discolorations, damaged enamel, spaces between teeth, and even uneven teeth lengths. So in addition to giving your teeth a straighter appearance, you are also improving the look of your teeth as a whole.
• Dental veneers only require two office visits.
In most cases, the dental veneers process only requires two visits to our office. One visit will be used to determine what type of veneers are best, what shade of veneers you’d like, and to map out your teeth for the manufacturer. We also may go ahead and prepare your tooth for the veneers placement at this time. Teeth preparation includes etching the surface of your enamel on the fronts of your teeth to provide a better grip for your veneers and a thinner area for your veneers to cover. If we feel it is necessary, we may also provide you with temporary veneers to protect your teeth while your customized permanent veneers are being created.
During the second visit, we will continue preparing your teeth, and we will adhere your veneers into the correct placement with a strong dental glue. During both visits, we will supply you with a local anesthetic to help with any sensitivity or discomfort as needed. The process will not take long, and you will have more beautiful teeth before you know it. Most patients enjoy the fact that they can attain straighter teeth in only two dentist visits as opposed to going through a year long braces treatment complete with visits to the dentist every few weeks for adjustments.
• Veneers look and feel natural.
Our dental veneers are typically made of porcelain material that looks like a natural tooth. The sheen of the porcelain mimics that of natural tooth enamel. The veneers will fit so closely to your teeth that they will also feel very natural in your mouth. Most people will have no idea that you have dental veneers as opposed to the obviousness that comes with the use of braces for straightening teeth.
These are merely a few of the great aspects of dental veneers, especially when compared to your other options for achieving straighter-looking teeth. We know that you will love the results you see after we securely place your veneers.