How to Get a Beach-Ready Smile with Veneers

You’re one month away from leaving on a week-long getaway to the beach with your friends. Unhappy with your appearance, you struggle to find a solution that will produce the transformative look you desire. After doing your research, you discover that porcelain veneers may just be the right option for you. Read on to learn more about these unique restorations and how they can help you get ready to show off a new and improved smile this summer.

What Are Porcelain Veneers?

If you are looking to leave behind the stains, discoloration, chips, cracks, misshapen and gapped teeth, and minor misalignments, veneers may just give you the look you truly desire. These thin sheaths of porcelain are custom-made to fit over the surface of your teeth. Hiding a variety of imperfections, veneers can change the size, shape, and color of your smile, and you can choose to treat all your teeth or only those most visible. The choice is yours.

What Are the Benefits of Veneers?

As with any other form of cosmetic dentistry, many great benefits come with veneers. Patients who choose to move forward with this type of treatment must be aware that it is permanent, so there is no turning back once the process begins. However, because it cannot be reversed, patients with veneers can expect a healthier, more vibrant appearance that doesn’t require the same frequency of replacement as other solutions (i.e., dental bonding, teeth whitening touch-ups).

Some of the most common benefits you can expect to receive when choosing veneers include:

• They are capable of lasting between 10-15 years if properly cared for and maintained
• They are extremely versatile at hiding all types of smile imperfections
• They blend in beautifully with the rest of your smile, making it nearly impossible for anyone to tell the difference between your real teeth and your veneers
• They only require 2 visits to your dentist’s office to complete treatment
• They are stain-resistant, making them less penetrable than traditional tooth enamel

Who is a Qualified Candidate for Veneers?

Before you can begin the process of receiving veneers, you’ll need to schedule a consultation with your cosmetic dentist. During this visit, they will discuss your smile goals and determine if veneers are the right solution for your needs. Sometimes, if a gap or alignment is too severe, orthodontics will need to be recommended. Also, if you’re looking to do more than just enhance your aesthetics, a metal-free restoration may be a better solution, especially if you need help to address severe tooth decay or damage.

If you are tired of living with teeth that appear dull, gray, yellow, or are worn down, there is a good chance you will be eligible for veneers.

When talking to your dentist, make sure to explain the timeline you are looking to meet, as this will also be a deciding factor as to whether veneers are even possible. If so, you can be well on your way to being the envy of all your friends when you show them your new smile this summer.

About the Author
Dr. Carroll Butler has more than 25 years of experience helping patients achieve their smile goals. Providing an array of cosmetic services designed to improve and enhance an individual’s aesthetics, veneers are one of the more popular solutions people choose when looking to transform their smile. If you are wanting to rid your teeth of stains, chips, cracks, and even minor gaps, contact us at (830) 257-4900 and let us help you feel more confident in your appearance.