Veneers

Porcelain Veneers In Urbana, MD

A whole new world is possible when you repair and brighten up your smile with veneers. Countless celebrities and public figures can flash their previously imperfect smiles with pride thanks to custom-designed porcelain veneers. Find out more about this cosmetic treatment at PearlFection Dentistry in Urbana, MD and what the appointment for veneers entails.

A Miracle Smile with Veneers

Dental veneers are ultra-thin shells, typically made from porcelain, that are designed to cover the entire front surface of a tooth to alter its appearance. Veneers provide a simple, minimally invasive way to alter your smile for the long term. Luckily, tooth preparation is also minimal. Even though traditional veneers are thin, they would be a bit too bulky if they were immediately applied to your teeth. Your Urbana dentist will need to prep your teeth by removing a small amount of enamel from the front surface of your teeth. The veneers are then bonded over your natural teeth where they can stay for decades. Some people have kept their veneers for 20 or more years.

It doesn’t matter if your front teeth are too small, darkly discolored, chipped, or broken. Veneers can make them all look the same—white, smooth, healthy, and evenly shaped. You might feel like some kind of miracle has been performed when you look at your smile after your treatment is finished.

More Benefits Of Getting Veneers

When your goal is to have a “Hollywood” smile, your dentist will most likely recommend porcelain veneers. There are plenty of benefits to consider when you're making this important decision about your teeth:

• Veneers can protect your teeth from future damage and staining.
• Veneers and the bonding dental cement are color-matched to look natural with the rest of your smile.
• With veneers, only a small amount of enamel will be removed from each tooth (none in some cases).
• Your self-confidence and self-esteem increases after your smile has been enhanced with veneers.

A Relatively Simple Cosmetic Treatment

Compared to getting braces, which could take years to give you acceptable results, veneers are a relatively quick and simple way to improve your smile. If you have an urgent upcoming affair, there’s a good chance that your treatment will be completed in time. One appointment is set to prepare the tooth and take an impression, and another is required to perform the bonding procedure. Expect the treatment to be completed in a few weeks.

Limitations of Porcelain Veneers

There are some situations in which veneers would be inappropriate. For example, if you have significantly misaligned teeth or a large gap, orthodontics might be a more appropriate solution than veneers. And if you have lost a lot of tooth structure from decay or trauma (or a particularly severe grinding habit), it might be better to restore your teeth with porcelain crowns that cover the entire tooth.

Our Urbana dentists can determine if you are a good candidate for veneers during a consultation at our Urbana, MD office. If veneers are not right for you, they can suggest other treatment options we have that may be better suited to help you achieve your desired results.