If you plan on spending a lot of time soaking up the sun at the beach this summer, don’t let your teeth hold you back from feeling your best. If you’re embarrassed by stains, cracks, or other imperfections, you can get your smile beach-ready with porcelain veneers. Don’t worry, you won’t need an invasive procedure or a lengthy treatment plan. Here’s how you can have a picture-perfect smile after just 2 appointments.
Save Time with Veneers
A veneer is a customized thin cell that’s bonded to the front surface of a tooth to enhance its color, shape, and size. However, the overall goal of veneers is to transform a person’s entire smile.
Bonding veneers to the teeth visible when smiling fixes many imperfections at once, like discoloration, chips, gaps, and cracks. You won’t need several procedures to address common issues. You’ll benefit from natural-looking results using a method that accommodates your timeline.
Enjoy a Minimally Invasive Solution
Porcelain allows veneers to be thinner than ever before, so less enamel is removed during the preparation process. Your dentist must etch the surfaces of your teeth to ensure your veneers sit flush and to promote a strong bond.
You don’t have to worry about a painful day in the dentist’s chair. Your dentist may use a local numbing agent to block any pain. You may feel some pressure or unusual sensations, but you won’t have any outright discomfort.
Your cosmetic dentist will clean and etch your teeth before taking an impression of your mouth. The mold is sent to the dental lab, where they will carefully craft your new smile. It can take them a couple of weeks, so your dentist will bond temporary veneers while you wait. They’ll protect your teeth and allow you to “try on” your new smile.
After the lab sends your veneers back to your dentist, you’ll return to have them bonded in place. You’ll walk out of the office with a dazzling smile to be proud of.
Benefit from Long-Lasting Results
You can enjoy a long-lasting investment with veneers. The average lifespan is about 10 years, but it’s not unusual for them to last for much longer. You’ll maintain beautiful results by committing to your oral hygiene.
Use a soft-bristled toothbrush and non-abrasive toothpaste to clean your teeth at least twice daily. Floss between each tooth once a day and finish your routine with a daily mouthwash. Break any bad habits that may damage your veneers, like chewing on your fingernails.
Besides caring for your smile at home, commit to visiting your dentist every 6 months for a cleaning and checkup. Your smile will be beach-ready for many years ahead.
About Dr. Gordon Barnes
Dr. Barnes earned his dental degree from the New York University College of Dentistry and the University of Health Sciences Antigua School of Dental Medicine. He has regularly pursued continuing education in several specialties, including cosmetic dentistry and sedation dentistry. Request an appointment through our website or call (718) 210-9634.