What Are Veneers?
Veneers are extremely thin, tooth-colored shells that permanently bond to your teeth to improve their shape, color, and/or size. Veneers are custom-made to ensure they fit perfectly and match your look. If you’re seeking a way to improve the overall appearance of your teeth, veneers are a great option.
Who Needs Veneers?
Veneers are for anyone who wants to enhance their smile. They are typically used to treat the following conditions:
- Permanent tooth discoloration
- Cracks or chips in teeth
- Large gaps in teeth
- Teeth that are worn down
- Irregularly shaped teeth
If any of these conditions apply to you, veneers could be a great option to correct these problems with your teeth.
How Does the Treatment Work?
There are a few steps to the treatment process:
- Creating a plan. The first step in getting veneers is making an appointment with your dentist for an initial consultation. Here, you’ll discuss your goals for your teeth and explain how you’d like them to look, if you have a vision in mind. Then, your dentist will inspect your teeth to ensure that veneers are the correct choice for you.
- Reshaping your teeth. Once you’ve decided to move forward, at your next appointment, your dentist will reshape the surface of your teeth to prepare them for the veneers. The change will only be to the size of the veneer itself, which is wafer-thin.
- Taking an impression. Next, your dentist will take an impression of your newly shaped teeth. Your veneers will be custom-made to you based on this impression.
- Bonding the veneers. In a few weeks, your veneers will arrive in the office. Your dentist will bond the veneers to the surface of your teeth and trim them as necessary to ensure you get the right look and perfect fit.
What Are the Benefits of Veneers?
While there are plenty of tooth enhancement treatments out there, veneers offer their own unique set of benefits. They look completely natural, they require no extra maintenance or care, they’re stain-resistant, and they can be customized in shape, color, and size to match your exact needs. Plus, the treatment is much less invasive than others, and they last between seven to fifteen years.
