What You Need to Know About Veneers.

A survey recently conducted by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry found that 48% of all Americans consider a person’s smile to be their most memorable feature. More than anything else, a winning smile is the best way to make a good first impression. If your smile is not everything you want it to be, you might consider cosmetic dentistry as a way of improving your situation, and achieving a beautiful smile.

In dentistry, a veneer consists of either a composite material or dental porcelain which is placed over a single tooth or several teeth. This is generally done to protect the teeth from any further damage, and to improve the aesthetics of a person’s smile. Since they are much less invasive than crowns or braces, they are a popular choice for many people who want to improve their teeth and their smile.

To be a good candidate for veneers, you must not have the habit of clenching or grinding your teeth, because this will damage the veneers. You should not have an underbite or a cross-bite, and teeth should not be crowded in your mouth. You should not have any significant damage to the structure of your teeth, and you should not have any current gum disease. If you don’t have any of these issues, and you have good oral hygiene, you are probably a suitable candidate for porcelain veneers.

Veneers are very thin porcelain shells which cover your teeth completely when applied.  They can be tinted to match the color of the surrounding teeth. If properly cared for, they can last for decades, or even for life, in many cases. Advances in the development of veneers make them look extremely natural, and are virtually undetectable when properly placed.

People who elect to have veneers placed generally need more whitening than ordinary whitening agents can supply, or they may have chipped, cracked, or discolored teeth which they wish to cover up. Some dental patients also wish to hide gaps between their teeth. Veneers will cover all these flaws, and make your smile as bright as you want it to be.

If you live anywhere in the area around Colorado Springs, CO, and you’re looking for a Colorado Springs dentist, the place to go for high-quality veneers and thorough, professional service is HollowBrook Dental. Contact us today, so we schedule an initial consultation and answer all your questions about porcelain veneers.