4 Reasons to Upgrade Your Smile with Veneers

There are many reasons why you might want to upgrade your grin with the help of cosmetic dentistry. However, if you have multiple aspects of your teeth that you’d like to transform, you may not want to undergo numerous procedures to correct them. The good news is that with beautiful, natural-looking veneers, you won’t need to! Here’s a closer look at some of the ways these incredible restorations can improve your smile in just one fast, easy procedure!

What are Veneers?

Veneers are thin, porcelain shells that fit over your existing teeth to transform their appearance. They are typically only applied to the ones in your “smile zone” so only those that are visible in your grin are affected.  To get veneers, your dentist will remove tiny amounts of enamel from each tooth, take some impressions, and send them off to a dental lab. Then, you’ll wear temporary restorations until your permanent ones are ready – usually in about two weeks. Then, you’ll return to the dentist once more to have the temps removed and the real ones attached, where they should look and feel incredible for 20+ years with proper maintenance.

Veneers can transform multiple aspects of your smile in just one treatment, including each of the following.

The Size of Your Teeth

Do your teeth seem too small or stubby? Veneers can make them appear larger and bolder in your smile, so more of the focus goes on the healthy, white spaces. They are also a great option for people who only have one or a few shorter teeth, allowing them to match sizes with the rest of your grin.

The Shape of Your Teeth

Do you have misshapen, unevenly worn, or oddly shaped teeth? Veneers can correct these discrepancies, making your smile look more even and better aligned.

The Spacing of Your Teeth

Thanks to their ability to make your teeth look more evenly spaced, veneers have earned the impressive nickname “instant orthodontics.” Although they cannot correct severe bite issues, they can make your smile look and feel more flush and can even close small gaps between the teeth that increase your risk of gum irritation and infection.

The Color of Your Teeth

Finally, with veneers you can customize your restorations to the exact shade of white you’d like your smile to be. Better still, because they’re stain resistant, they allow you to enjoy a full diet without worrying about discoloration. In fact, as long as you regularly brush and floss them, they should look as good on day 7,300 as they do on day one!

Remember, veneers can correct a multitude of smile flaws in one convenient treatment. So, stop worrying about needing a suite of procedures to get the gorgeous, glowing grin you desire, and talk to your dentist about whether veneers are right for you!

About Dr. Condie

Dr. Shandy Condie earned her undergraduate degree at College of the Holy Cross, her M.S. in Public Health from the University of Massachusetts and her D.D.S. from the Creighton School of Dentistry.  She is also a regular continuing student at the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI), and a proud member of the American Dental Association (ADA) and the Arizona Dental Association. To schedule a consultation for veneers at Desert Springs Dental, visit our website or call us today at 623-283-2088.