Dental Veneers: Vanity or Necessity?

A common problem that affects self-esteem for most are their teeth. May it be discolored, or possess gaps, it is an easily noticeable facial feature which makes many people insecure.

Dental Veneers

For those who want to whiten and straighten their smile without undergoing the pains and aches of braces, a dental veneer is a simple solution which many people who struggle with their oral confidence may not know about. Dental veneers are made out of porcelain material, and are as thin as contact lenses. They are placed over your teeth, and are used in lieu of your enamel. They can be applied on one teeth only, or on all of them, to further enhance smiles that may have been discolored. Veneers are designed to be as natural as your own teeth, and will even feel like you’re not wearing any enhancements. In a way, you can compare them to contact lenses, but for the teeth.

Dental Care Matters

To install dental veneers, at least three tips to the dentist are required. Initial consultation, diagnosis and planning, and application are necessary steps to ensure your get your best smile. Don’t fret though — your dentist will create a temporary veneer you can use, while they craft mock-ups, and fit your final dental veneer. Once done, the permanent ones will finally replace the temporary ones, and will grant you a renewed smile, and restored self-confidence.

Source: Dr. Ehab’s Dental Clinic

When should I opt for veneers?

If you have tried options like teeth whitening, but to little or no avail, dental veneers are a painless way to restore your teeth’s whiteness. In a similar vein, if you feel that braces may be a pain, veneers can likewise help straighten teeth, or even fill in the gaps. Dental veneers can be a two-in-one solution for those who seek to whiten their teeth while also closing gaps between teeth. Since veneers last for several years  and can be restored when they detach, they can act like a permanent set of teeth.