How Are Dental Veneers Used in a Smile Makeover?

Unhealthy and damaged teeth can make you feel embarrassed or worried that people will judge you about the appearance of your smile. If you have dental imperfections that make you feel self-conscious, it’s about time you change that! Whether you’ve chipped, stained, cracked, improperly gapped, or misshapen teeth, a smile makeover can help.

A dental veneer is an ideal solution to repair your dental flaws and give you an attractive, bright, and youthful appearance. While they are primarily considered cosmetic, veneers also help to restore your oral health and function. A flaw-free mouth can make you feel good about your dental appearance, health, and function.

What are dental veneers?

A tooth veneer is a thin coating or shell bonded to the front side of the teeth to hide or repair tooth damage. The veneer is customized to look like a natural tooth and blends seamlessly with the rest of your teeth.

You can use them on single or multiple teeth. Veneers contain composite resin or porcelain material. Comparing the two, porcelain veneers offer more natural results, strength, durability, and resistance to stains.

Candidacy for Dental Veneers

If you are considering dental veneers in Wellesley, MA our dentist can help. Commonly, a dental veneer corrects the following dental imperfections:

• Minor teeth misalignments. If your teeth are slightly crooked, you don’t need lengthy orthodontic treatments to correct the alignment. Your dentist can use dental veneers to make your teeth appear straighter.
• Improperly gapped teeth. Improper spacing between teeth is a common problem. The dentist can use veneers to close these gaps and make your teeth look spaced correctly.
• Stained, yellowed, or discolored teeth. If your teeth stains won’t respond to whitening or bleaching treatments, a dental veneer is an excellent alternative to enhance the appearance of your smile.
• Minor tooth damage. If you have minor teeth damage like chips, cracks, or fractures, a veneer can fix these damages and restore the health and appearance of your teeth.
• A gummy smile. If your teeth appear shorter, your dentist can use a dental veneer to make your teeth appear longer for a more natural smile.

What to expect during a smile makeover?

The first step to your smile makeover is to visit our dental office in Wellesley, MA. Our dentist will examine your mouth and identify imperfections in your teeth, gums, and mouth. The dentist will also ask what you feel about your smile and desired makeover goals. If you are not eligible for a dental veneer, the dentist will recommend alternative treatments to improve your smile. Patients with insufficient enamel and existing oral issues like decay and gum disease might not be good candidates for veneers.

Dental Veneers Procedure

A standard dental veneer requires two dental appointments, and you can complete it within two weeks. You’ll be under sedation to keep you comfortable and pain-free during the procedure. The installation of the veneer begins by preparing the tooth. The dentist will shave a thin portion of your tooth’s enamel to create enough room for a veneer to fit perfectly. Some veneers, like Lumineers, require little to no enamel shaving.

Next, the dentist takes impressions and records of your teeth and sends them to a dental lab to create the permanent veneer. A temporary veneer is placed in the tooth to protect it until the customized veneer is ready. Once the customized veneer is ready, they’ll call you to schedule you for the bonding procedure. The dentist will remove the temporary veneer and test the custom-made one before bonding it permanently.

Caring for Your Smile

Typically, veneers are easy to maintain and care for. Use the following tips to ensure your new smile stays in tip-top shape for many years:

• Brush and floss daily.
• Wear a mouthguard for bruxism and contact sports.
• Avoid abrasive oral products.
• Schedule regular oral checkups and cleanings.
• Don’t use your teeth as a tool to open or cut things.
• Avoid chewing hard items like nuts, hard candy, nails, and ice.
• Avoid staining habits like smoking and consuming highly pigmented items like coffee, tea, or soda.

Schedule an Appointment

Ready to enhance your smile with dental veneers? Contact Wellesley Dental Arts to schedule your appointment today.