Veneers are thin shells that are custom-made to fit your teeth and cover imperfections. At Van Buren Smiles, we craft veneers from tooth-colored materials, such as porcelain and ceramic, so they can best mimic the appearance of your natural teeth. After the veneers are bonded to your teeth with special resin cement, you will see a complete change in your smile.
When Are Veneers Used?
Generally, our dentist uses porcelain veneers to treat teeth that are discolored, worn down, chipped or broken, misaligned or irregularly shaped, or too small. For cosmetic concerns, such as gapped teeth or large spaces between the teeth, orthodontics may be recommended before veneers are placed. However, many cases of minor misalignment can be corrected with veneers alone.
Dental veneers are a minimally invasive treatment that can dramatically improve the appearance of your teeth in as little as two visits to the dentist. Our dentist will prepare your teeth for veneers by reshaping them and removing a minimal amount of enamel. This is necessary to ensure that the veneers fit properly. Once the teeth are prepared, our dentist will take impressions that will be used to create your custom veneers. At your next appointment, your veneers will be ready for placement. The final result is beautiful, natural-looking teeth that you will love showing off!
Advantages of Getting Veneers
Veneers are thin porcelain shells that sit on top of your teeth. Unlike crowns, they are only bonded to the front of a tooth rather than covering their entire surface. This makes them an excellent option for correcting the appearance of your smile without altering the structure or function of the teeth.
When creating your veneers, the dentist will choose from various shades to ensure that you get a color that perfectly matches your smile. Veneers can also correct minor imperfections such as chips, cracks, and stains that negatively impact the look of your smile.
Essentially, veneers are an excellent option for fixing the appearance of your smile without having to undergo more invasive procedures. They’re also long-lasting and can last up to ten years or more with proper care. Because they’re so durable, you won’t have to worry about having them replaced. Most patients only need to get them replaced every five to fifteen years to maintain their ideal appearance.
To learn more about how you can get your ideal smile with veneers, visit Van Buren Smiles at 6270 Van Buren Boulevard, Riverside, CA 92503, or call (951) 603-3600.
