If you watched the Hollywood Academy Awards this year, you may have noticed something about all the smiling actors. They all have flawless teeth and amazingly white smiles. If you’ve ever wanted a smile as beautiful as theirs, or are self-conscious about your own smile, then you might want to consider getting dental veneers.
Dental veneers are a cosmetic dental treatment that can repair many imperfections in your teeth. Largely spaced teeth, chipped teeth, teeth that are slightly crooked or discolored, and minor cracks can all be repaired with dental veneers. They can make your teeth much more even and uniform, giving that Hollywood-perfect smile. They aren’t that uncomfortable to install, and can give you a lifetime of a beautiful smile once you have them.
Veneers are a thin shell of porcelain or resin that is fitted and bonded to the outer surface of your teeth to fix imperfections. Dr. David Blackhurst will match the shade of the veneer to the shade of your teeth. You may wish to have a whitening treatment before getting veneers installed. The procedure starts with the doctor taking an impression of your teeth and sending it to a lab. The veneer is then made to fit the teeth and mouth and installed with resin to your own teeth.
There are currently two varieties of veneer, porcelain veneers and resin. Porcelain veneers can be custom made and fitted to your teeth, and can take 2-3 visits to your dentist to finish installing. Resin veneers and made from dental bonding material, and can be applied in a single visit. While less durable than porcelain, they can be touched up after the initial treatment.
To learn more about dental veneers and how they can improve your smile, contact our office for an appointment with our dentist in American Fork, Utah, today.