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People’s teeth age just like the rest of their bodies, and sometimes dental restorations are needed to maintain an attractive smile. Teeth can become yellowed or stained, and chips or cracks can affect the appearance of your teeth. Cosmetic dentists can help improve the look of your teeth by using dental veneers.
What are veneers?
Often made from porcelain or composite, veneers are extremely thin shells that are permanently adhered to the front surfaces of your teeth. The purpose is to cover imperfections that occur with time and wear on your teeth.
What are the good things about veneers?
There are some great advantages to dental veneers, making them a popular choice as a dental restoration. These include:
- Hiding stained teeth – Your teeth can suffer discoloration from years of eating and drinking foods that stain them, and aging itself tends to yellow your teeth. Sometimes whitening products and methods aren’t enough to hide discoloration, and veneers provide an easy way to immediately cover your teeth.
- Color versatility – Your dentist can find the best shade for your veneers so that they look very natural and attractive.
- Simple process – Often you only need one or two appointments at your dentist’s office to get veneers.
- Easy on your mouth – There aren’t extensive invasive procedures like tooth reshaping or scraping required. Veneers are a non-surgical approach to restoring your smile.
- Durability – Veneers can last up to 10 to 15 years.
- Confidence – Your self-esteem will improve as a result of your beautiful new smile.
What about the bad things?
The list of disadvantages to dental veneers is much shorter than the benefits. It can require a week or two to become accustomed to your veneers, and the procedure can’t be reversed once it is completed. Some patients experience increased tooth sensitivity because some enamel may be removed as part of the veneer process. In very rare cases, tooth extraction may be necessary.
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