What to Expect Before Getting Veneers

A good smile plays a big part in people’s first impressions. Having good teeth serves you both aesthetically and functionally. Porcelain veneers help to cover aesthetic imperfections on teeth to give you a picture perfect smile. They can resolve issues with stained teeth, crooked teeth, and even chipped teeth. If you are looking to get veneers, here is what you need to know about them.

Why Would You Get Veneers?

Porcelain veneers are used to fix a wide range of teeth imperfections. They are the best for improving the appearance of your teeth. If you have broken or chipped teeth, veneers can be used to fix that. Discolored teeth that are beyond bleaching are also fixable with veneers. 

Do You Have Other Options?

Maybe you have seen someone with a new set of shiny veneers and decided you want some too. However, before making this choice, you should consult with your cosmetic dentist to discuss veneers along with any other treatments they may recommend. Sometimes, Invisalign or braces are preferrable to fix crooked teeth. Sometimes, your discolored teeth can be fixed by cleaning and whitening. However, porcelain veneers are a lifetime solution.

How Many Veneers Do You Need?

The number of veneers required is determined by the problem you are looking to fix. For a chipped or cracked tooth, one veneer for the affected tooth is usually enough. Fixing gaps between teeth or crooked teeth may require multiple veneers. 

Sizing and Fitting Is Very Important

It may seem that veneers come in standard sizes, but they do not. Veneers have improved a lot over time. In the past, they looked big, square, and very white. Modern veneers are custom-made to fit the patient’s smile. Patients undergo a fitting process to ensure that their veneers are the perfect fit. Depending on your teeth alignment and size, you can get natural-looking veneers that fit your unique smile. Veneers are also custom colored to match your existing teeth.

Consider Possibility of Further Facial Treatment

If you plan to have a additional aesthetic facial treatment, you should let your dentist know. Treatments such as facelifts, lip fillers, and muscle relaxants in the face can affect the outcome of your dental veneers. If you plan to alter the shape of your face in any way, then you should consider how it will affect your smile.

Veneers Are a Permanent Choice

During the installation of veneers, some of your tooth structure is adjusted through a slight filing process to accommodate them. Once you decide to go for veneers, you should understand that they are a permanent solution. 

To learn more about veneers, visit kksmiles at our office in Marietta, Georgia. You can also call 770.830.3700 to schedule a veeners consultation today!