3 Ways Veneers Can Boost Your Smile

If your teeth become chipped, misshapen, or discolored, you’re less likely to share your smile with others. Veneers can change how you feel about your teeth and give you your smile back.

Even as babies, we smiled when we were happy. Furthermore, did you know that smiling improves your mood, showing others you’re courteous and likable. It also encourages others to do the same?

However, the condition of your teeth can affect whether you share a smile with others, which also impacts how you see yourself.

But there is good news if you aren’t all that happy with your smile. Dental veneers are an effective way to restore your confidence. So, let’s explore how this quick dental procedure can help.

If you live in the Richmond Hill, Georgia, area and you want to feel better about sharing your smile with others, Dr. Nils Anderson and our dedicated team at Village Dental can help.

Facts about veneers

Veneers are a covering for the surface of your teeth. They can be made from a variety of materials, such as porcelain and composite resin.

This cosmetic treatment covers imperfections and damage to teeth, and they’re cleaned just like your other teeth with brushing, flossing, and rinsing. Various types of veneers are also available, including removable (pop-on or snap-on) and no-prep.

How they’re applied

After a preliminary appointment, during which we decide about placement or whether the damage to teeth is severe enough to require other methods, we properly size your veneers. The teeth getting the veneers will be shaved down (only around half a millimeter), and a mold is made to be sent to a lab for production.

Once they’re ready, your teeth are thoroughly cleaned to prevent bacteria from infecting them. Dental cement is used to apply the veneers, and ultraviolet light helps it harden faster.

How they help

Expect these benefits from veneers:

1. Covering up imperfections

Teeth can become discolored for many reasons, including due to what you eat and drink, if you smoke, or from medication or treatment. Veneers cover them and give you a brighter smile.

2. Repairing chips and cracks

Tooth injuries can create chips and cracks and lead to misshapen teeth. Even if the problems aren’t medically significant, it can leave you feeling self-conscious. Veneers are a great option for these situations.

3. Strengthening teeth

Sensitive teeth can result from the breakdown of enamel. Veneers boost the strength of these weakened teeth.

Veneers give you a reason to smile by improving your self image. If you want to see how they can help you, make an appointment with Dr. Anderson and Village Dental today.