4 Questions to Ask about Dental Veneers

There are several reasons why you may be recommended to receive dental veneers, with one of the most common reasons being to improve the overall appearance of your teeth. Dental veneers are custom-fitted shells that are bonded to your natural teeth that look just like natural teeth but are perfect in color, shape, alignment, and appearance. It is common for individuals to choose to receive veneers to help address specific cosmetic concerns they may have with their teeth that cannot otherwise be treated such as permanent discoloration, stains, chips, cracks, and excess gapping between the teeth. The results include a straighter, brighter smile that appears just as natural as a perfect set of teeth that are aesthetically pleasing.

Getting a dental veneer does require a bit of a process with several steps to ensure that it is done properly and that it is properly fitted for your teeth. The initial step includes a consultation with a dentist to determine your specific goals and expectations from the treatment to make sure that dental veneers are the most suitable treatment option for you or if other options should be taken into consideration. If you decide to pursue dental veneers, the dentist will have to prepare your teeth by removing some of the enamel to create sufficient space for the veneers to be properly placed. To custom-fit the veneers to be a perfect fit over your teeth and among the surrounding teeth, impressions will be made of your teeth which will then be sent to a dental laboratory where the custom veneers will be manufactured. Once the veneers are made and ready, you will go back to your dentist to have them bonded to your teeth using a special adhesive. Any adjustments can then be made to ensure that the veneers are a proper fit, and the bite is properly aligned. At this point, your dentist will provide you with any specific aftercare instructions to care for your veneers to ensure that they last as long as possible.

One of the primary advantages of receiving dental veneers is that they effectively cover up any stains, discolorations, or chips in the teeth to improve their overall appearance. They are also effective in correcting the size and shape of the teeth as well as closing any excessive gaps to further improve their appearance. Veneers are long-lasting and are just as durable if not even more so than natural teeth, enhancing your smile long-term. With proper care, they can last for many years, with only regular check-ups for maintenance being required to prolong the lifespan as much as possible. Veneers are also stain-resistant, allowing patients to worry less about discoloration. They also require only minimal alteration to your natural teeth to be placed, unlike many other cosmetic dental procedures. There are multiple types and materials for veneers that are commonly used, providing a variety of options to provide very natural results that can accommodate most people’s budgets.

Veneers are a great way to enhance the appearance of your teeth to reveal a more aesthetically appealing smile, with porcelain veneers being a great option that is long-lasting, durable, and very closely matches the appearance of natural teeth. Good candidates for porcelain veneers include those who have teeth that are discolored, misshapen, stained, chipped, or have minor cracks. Most people looking to improve the appearance of their teeth will be considered good candidates so long as they can closely follow all necessary aftercare instructions and make sure to continue receiving regular check-ups for proper maintenance. Those who may be encouraged to explore other cosmetic dental options include those who grind or clench their teeth excessively, have insufficient tooth enamel, weakened teeth, gum disease, or significant tooth decay as they will likely not be good candidates to receive any type of veneers.

Dental veneers are a common cosmetic dentistry procedure that can improve your smile and confidence. For more information, please contact us or schedule an appointment online. We are conveniently located at 1319 Blossom Hill Rd, San Jose, CA 95118. We serve patients from San Jose CA, Los Gatos CA, Campbell CA, Santa Clara CA, Cupertino CA, Sunnyvale CA, Saratoga CA, and Mountain View CA.