Porcelain veneers may seem like the domain of celebrities, but this cosmetic dentistry treatment is possible for "regular" people too. When it comes to smile makeovers, there are many factors that influence whether you're a good porcelain veneers candidate in Philadelphia. Schedule an appointment at Dentistry for Life to find out whether veneers are right for you.
You've decided you want veneers to fix your smile complaints. The next determination that must be made is whether your mouth and teeth are healthy enough to handle veneers. Before any dental work is scheduled, you will undergo a thorough dental exam. Veneers are a cosmetic correction, not a restorative one. They will make your teeth look better, but they cannot hide cavities, infections, or other problems.
If it is discovered that your oral health is not 100%, you aren't automatically disqualified from getting veneers. Other dental work may need to be done first to get your mouth and teeth in good shape to receive veneers, especially if you have decay or gum disease. This is a good thing - you want the foundation of your teeth to be strong.
Depending on the condition of your teeth, gums, and overall oral health, you may receive recommendations from your dentist about other dental procedures that may be a more sensible option than veneers.
Don't despair if veneers aren't an option - you can still get that VIP smile you've dreamed of without veneers when you have an experienced Philadelphia cosmetic dentist creating your new smile.
Veneers are a versatile cosmetic dentistry treatment that are designed to conceal every aesthetic issue you have with your smile, including:
Instead of, for example, teeth whitening and cosmetic bonding and a few porcelain crowns, patients may consider veneers instead to fix all the characteristics that are marring their smile. A smile makeover doesn't have to consist of multiple procedures and lots of time - porcelain veneers can be completed in usually just two visits.
Veneers can make you look younger, happier, healthier, smarter, and more affluent. In short, porcelain veneers are life-altering for the people who get this type of smile makeover. To find out if you're a good porcelain veneers candidate Philadelphia dentists at Dentistry for Life can answer that and any other questions during a consultation. Schedule one today!
Once it's been determined that your mouth is healthy and you are indeed a good candidate for veneers, the fun begins. You and your dentist will go over all the veneer options to design your smile makeover from scratch to determine if you are a porcelain veneers candidate. This includes:
You may think you just want super-white teeth, but not every shade of white is the same for every patient. Depending on your skin tone and even the whites of your eyes, the whites will look different and there will be many shades of white from which to choose.
For veneers to look like natural teeth, the translucency must be spot-on, so the porcelain reflects light properly and doesn't look flat. This is just one more of the artistic elements that are involved in the porcelain veneer procedure.
If you want veneers because you have short teeth, you are already conscious of the importance of tooth size. You want teeth that are even but not all identical, so you have a smile that looks natural.
Gender, age, and the shape of your mouth and face are all importance factors in settling on the shape of veneers. You will have a detailed conversation with your dentist about this detail.
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