Dental veneers are custom-made thin shells designed to cover the front surface of your teeth. They look like your natural teeth and help improve your smile. Veneers fit on your tooth the same way a fake fingernail fits over a natural nail.

 

Getting dental veneers will require you to make three visits to your dentist. The first one is for consultation, and the last two are for making and getting them applied. All your teeth can go through the process at the same time.

 

Types of Veneers

Dental veneers come from resin composite or porcelain materials. Resin veneers stain easily compared to porcelain ones that resist stains. Porcelain dental veneers have properties that reflect light like natural teeth. Your dentist can advise you on the best choice of veneer material.

 

Benefits of Dental Veneers

Below are the advantages that veneers offer:

 

• They have a natural teeth appearance
   

• Porcelain dental veneers resist stains
   

• They can make darker teeth look whiter and brighter
   

• They look better, stronger, and do not need much shaping like crowns
   

• Gums tolerate them
  
   

Who Should Get Dental Veneers?

Below are reasons that qualify who needs to get dental veneers:

 

• To improve your smile - You may be unhappy and embarrassed about your smile for various reasons. Regardless of why you are not confident in your smile, dental veneers can help you regain your confidence
   

• Your discolored teeth do not improve after whitening - If you have tried all whitening products and homemade remedies without any success, dental veneers can help. Extremely stained or discolored teeth can be a problem. Dental veneers can give you a fresh set of white pearls, and you can regain your beautiful smile
   

• You have a worn-down, chipped, or cracked tooth (or teeth) - No matter how your teeth became chipped or cracked, they make it uncomfortable to talk or even smile in front of people. Depending on the severity of the problem, your dentist can advise you to get veneers
   

• You have misaligned teeth - Veneers can solve slight misalignment of teeth. If you have uneven or irregular teeth, consult your dentist to know whether you can fix the problem with custom-made veneers
   

• You have teeth gaps - Gaps or spaces between your teeth can affect the appearance of your smile. Some people love their natural teeth gaps. However, others would rather have their dentists fix them. If you are among those who do not like the spaces between teeth, veneers can help enhance your smile. Consult your dentist to verify whether veneers can mend the gap you have between your teeth
  
   

How Long Do Dental Veneers Last?

Veneers can last for a long time, from 7 to 15 years. After they finish their lifespan, you may need to have them replaced by your dentist.

 

Dental Veneer Aftercare

You do not need to give your veneers any special treatment after the process is over. It is ideal to continue following a proper oral and dental hygiene routine. Brush, floss, and rinse your mouth with an antiseptic mouthwash as recommended by your dental hygienist.

 

Your dentist can also advise you to avoid foods that could stain your teeth, even if your porcelain veneers are stain-resistant. You may need to reduce excessive coffee, red wine, or tea intake.


 

For more on dental veneers, contact Riverview Dental at our office in Corunna, Michigan. You can call us at 989.743.4851 to book an appointment today.