These days, every magazine cover shows a model with seemingly perfect white teeth staring back at us. And tune in to your favorite TV show and you’ll notice the same – everyone seems to be blessed with the biggest, shiniest, whitest, most perfectly shaped teeth! You probably think to yourself – how can I have the same type of beautiful high watt smile?
The answer in almost every case except for the exceptionally blessed, is dental veneers. Veneers are special covers made of porcelain that go over your existing teeth. Depending on the issues you have with your teeth, you can have a full set of veneers, or just a few to change your look.
While there are certainly other methods of improving your teeth, such as braces, dental bleaching and whitening, crowns, bonding, and implants, veneers are an excellent option for many reasons. Below are the top 10!
1. Improve the Look of Cracked or Chipped Teeth
Rather than spending time in the dental chair having repairs done to cracked or chipped teeth, you can have veneers made that will fit right over the teeth in question, and provide a beautiful even set of perfect teeth that are free from cracks and chips.
Veneers are made of an incredibly strong material that not only protects your natural tooth structure, but are highly scratch, stain, and break resistant, so you aren’t likely to experience cracks or chips in the future if you choose to have veneers.
2. Correct the Shape of Teeth
If you have teeth that are uneven in shape, or that simply aren’t big enough, veneers are the perfect solution. Not only can they make the shape of your teeth more consistent, if you find that your teeth are also on the small side, veneers can be made larger than your natural teeth to give you that high watt smile we see on magazine covers.
If you want to have a perfectly even and white smile that will give you the look of being born with perfect teeth, veneers are an excellent choice.
3. Even out the Arch
If you only have one or two teeth that are a problem, or if an entire arch (full top or bottom set of teeth) are inconsistently shaped or sized, a full arch of veneers will give you the perfectly consistent results you are after.
Most of us are born with less than perfect lower teeth which can often be a strong contrast to more even and straight upper teeth. You can even things up by having just your bottom teeth done, or go for the gold and have both arches completely redone with a beautiful set of veneers!
4. Correct Gaps
In the old days, the only ways to correct gaps between teeth were either braces, or the use of dental bonding. And while both are still common solutions today, they are more commonly used when gaps are present due to overcrowding or crooked teeth. Veneers are an excellent choice when the teeth are generally straight but only slightly gapped. The size of the veneer is custom made so that once applied, your teeth will no longer have gaps between them.
5. Provide Uniform Whiteness
There are lots of reasons why teeth may become yellowed and stained over time. Everything from the use of certain types of medications, to what a person eats and drinks, to the use of tobacco products.
And while there are lots of bleaching and whitening products on the market today, in some cases, the teeth just cannot be whitened. Veneers are an excellent option in this type of situation. Not only will they provide an even and bright smile, but you can choose the exact shade you’d like them to be. And on top of that, veneers are made of a type of porcelain that is highly stain resistant.
Once you have your new veneers, you will no longer need to use any bleaching or whitening products because your veneers are highly stain resistant and will stay white and bright for years to come!
6. More Choice in Shape and Color
With veneers, you can virtually choose any shape and color – if you want that super blue-white look the stars have, it’s absolutely possible. Or if you prefer a more natural shade of white, that’s another possibility. And you have just as much freedom in choosing the shape of your veneers. Many people choose a shape that is still natural yet slightly larger and more square, but it’s entirely up to you have you’d like them to look.
7. A Natural Look
Because veneers are made of a very thin sheet of porcelain that fits right over your existing teeth, they look entirely natural, unlike the crowns of the past where there was a gap between the top of the tooth and the gums that cast a dark shadow. Nobody but you and your dentist will know you have veneers.
8. Long Lasting
Veneers can last for many years with little or no maintenance. In fact all you really need to do to maintain your beautiful new smile, is practice good dental hygiene that includes brushing, flossing and rinsing at least twice a day.
9. Quick and Easy
If you make the decision to have dental veneers, the process can be completed quickly. First, you and your Vancouver dentist will choose the style, shape, shade and number of veneers. Then once the lab has created them, it’s as simple as one or two visits to have them applied – that’s it!
10. Durability
Even though dental veneers are made of a very thin piece of porcelain, they are incredibly strong and durable. Along with being stain resistant, your veneers are almost completely scratch resistant, and very hard to break.
As you can see, there are many reasons to choose dental veneers. If you are interested in changing the look of your teeth, set up an appointment to discuss how dental veneers can change your smile and your life!
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