Few people are born with perfect smiles, but that fact doesn’t stop one-third of Americans from being unhappy with their smiles. In fact, far too many Americans dream of emulating their favorite celebrities’ red carpet smiles. Of course, even the brightest Hollywood stars aren’t born with perfect chompers. What they do have in common, however, are round-the-clock beauty teams and great dental care. In fact, whether your dream smile emulates that of Tom Cruise, Chrissy Teigen, Cristiano Ronaldo, or Emma Watson, porcelain veneers can be the perfect solution. But what are some of the best reasons to say yes to porcelain veneers?
Porcelain Veneers Are Natural Looking and Easily Customized
Dental veneers are wafer-thin shells that are lab-created specifically for each patient. By creating molds of the existing teeth, the dentist can easily create the correct shape and shades required to provide a seamless and natural-looking smile makeover solution. Because of their thin composition, porcelain veneers not only look natural but feel natural too. So a minimal learning curve, if any, is required to get used to them once treatment is complete.
Porcelain Veneers Can Fix Several Cosmetic Issues
Unlike many other cosmetic dentistry options, porcelain veneers are specifically aesthetic. They’ll cover the issues but the issues but won’t actually repair them. Nonetheless, an array of dental issues can be visually fixed, including gaps, cracks, chips, missing teeth, misaligned or misshapen teeth, and serious enamel stains or discolorations. Compared to the cost involved in having multiple treatments completed to permanently repair individual issues, porcelain veneers can actually be a better deal financially in the long run.
Porcelain Veneers Are Minimally Invasive
Porcelain veneers are usually completed quickly in just a couple dental visits. While it’s not a surgical procedure in any form, the treatment is minimally invasive. This is simply because a small amount of enamel needs to be removed from the teeth to affix the porcelain shells properly. This can cause some discomfort, but the procedure is painless. Due to the enamel filing, porcelain veneers are also not reversible. But the patient is involved every step of the way, and they get to see the expected final result early enough to opt out prior to fitting.
Porcelain Veneers Are Durable and Resist Stains
Modern dental materials are created tough enough to last years. Properly customized and affixed porcelain veneers are strong enough for daily needs and can last up well over a decade, and often closer to two, without needing to be repaired or replaced when taken care of correctly. And while porcelain veneers can still absorb stains from eating or drinking foods and beverages heavy in harsh dyes and tannins, they do resist stains better than natural tooth enamel.
Porcelain Veneers Are Easy to Maintain
You’ll need to already have good oral health habits established prior to getting porcelain veneers, but if those are already set caring for your veneers should be pretty simple. Simply brush twice a day, floss once daily, and be sure to schedule regular dental visits to keep your natural looking smile beautiful for years to come. Contact Dr. Yolanda Cintron of Fort Lauderdale Dentistry when you’re ready to discuss if porcelain veneers are the right solution for your needs.