Veneers – Silver Spring, MD
Achieve the Beautiful Smile of Your Dreams
If you’re unhappy with the state of your smile due to issues such as staining, small chips or cracks, or even gaps between your teeth, you might be wondering what your options are for achieving the smile you’ve always dreamed of. Veneers are one of the most comprehensive and capable cosmetic treatments available. They are an ideal choice for improving your smile and have become increasingly popular due to their simplicity and versatility. Continue reading below to learn a little more about veneers and the process for receiving them, along with some of their remarkable benefits. If you’re curious to see if veneers are an ideal solution to meet your cosmetic needs, feel free to contact us today to schedule your initial consultation.
What Are Dental Veneers?
Veneers are thin shells made from high-quality materials like porcelain, and they’re bonded to the front surfaces of teeth in order to improve their appearance. Each veneer is individually designed to match and enhance the characteristics of the patient’s smile. They’re capable of addressing a very wide range of aesthetic issues such as:
- Stained or discolored teeth
- Chipped, cracked, or fractured teeth
- Misshapen teeth
- Small gaps between teeth
- Very minor misalignment
The Process of Getting Veneers
After attending your consultation and discussing your smile goals, Dr. Gakavian will be able to begin preparing your teeth to receive veneers.
First, your teeth are cleaned, and then a small amount of enamel is shaved off from the teeth receiving veneers. This alteration is nothing to worry about and ensures that the veneers will fit nicely once they’ve been bonded. However, it’s worth noting that teeth treated in this manner will always need to be outfitted with veneers moving forward.
Impressions of your smile are also made and will be used in the creation of your veneers. In the meantime, you’ll be given temporary veneers to wear until your final ones are ready. For a perfect fit, your fabricated veneers might also need to be reshaped and readjusted before they’re bonded to your teeth.
The Benefits of Veneers
When you commit to receiving veneers, you are also pledging to all of the awesome benefits that accompany the treatment. Here are just a few of their advantages:
- Veneers are natural-looking and customized specifically for your smile. In terms of appearance, their resemblance to healthy enamel is unsurpassed by other options.
- Veneers are durable and can last for over a decade with proper oral hygiene and regular preventive care.
- They’re made from high-quality materials that are stain-resistant and impervious to cavities.
- They’re notably versatile and can conceal multiple cosmetic dental flaws simultaneously, in one or multiple teeth.