A good set of teeth not only boosts your confidence but gives others a positive first impression of you. Being confident about yourself and how you feel increases your productivity throughout the day and facilitates better human interaction. However, not everyone enjoys the benefits of healthy and beautiful teeth, especially those with dental imperfections such as discoloration, misalignment, and spaces or gaps between their teeth. Thanks to porcelain veneers in Woodland Hills, you can now fix multiple dental problems after consulting with your specialist.
What are dental veneers?
Veneers are thin, custom-made tooth coverings or shells used to resolve several dental problems, including:
· Discolored teeth. This may result from root canal treatment, medications such as tetracycline, and excessive fluoride.
· Cracked or chipped teeth
· Irregularly shaped resulting from bulges and craters.
· Gaps between teeth
Dental veneers can be fabricated from two different types of material, such as porcelain and composite resin. The choice of your coverings may depend on various factors, including your budget. Porcelain veneers may be more costly than the ones made out of composite resins. However, porcelain veneers are more potent, last longer, and closely match the shade of your teeth, giving you a more natural look.
Preparing for dental veneers
A consultation with your dentist is necessary for people who are considering getting dental veneers. During the first visit, your doctor evaluates your teeth to determine whether you are eligible for dental veneers. While the process is generally safe, other people may not be good candidates for veneers due to different reasons that include:
· Severe teeth misalignment. This may affect the process of placing veneers and result in undesirable outcomes. If your teeth are misaligned, your dentists may recommend orthodontic treatment, such as wearing braces before getting veneers.
· Gum disease. Patients with gum disease or periodontitis may have receding gums with bacteria inside. Covering the teeth with veneers may worsen the existing condition. Professional cleaning and treatment, including gum grafting and antibiotics, may be needed before dental veneers.
· Worn out teeth. The process of getting veneers involves removing small amounts of enamel from your tooth’s surface. If you have insufficient enamel, your tooth may become sensitive to stimuli such as cold, heat, and acidic substances.
Treatment planning
A second visit to your specialist means that your specialist gave you the go-ahead to proceed with treatment. Here, you may discuss with your doctor the results you want to achieve. Your doctor may discuss with you what veneers can and cannot do. For example, veneers do not whiten discolored teeth.
Your specialist may also discuss with you the benefits of dental veneers, such as improving your self-confidence and general outlook. During this appointment, your specialist takes impressions of your teeth to create molds that facilitate the making of permanent veneers. Permanent veneers may take several weeks or a month to get ready. As the tooth coverings are fabricated, your dentists may send you home with temporary veneers.
Besides their functional role in your body, teeth are essential aesthetic organs and affect your facial appearance. If you have dental problems like discoloration and chipped teeth, book an appointment with your dentist at Couture Smiles to determine whether you are eligible for porcelain veneers.
