Refresh Your Smile with Porcelain Dental Veneers

As we grow older, our teeth also begin to show their age. Even if you regularly brush, floss and see your dentist, routine wear and tear on your teeth will begin to show. These cracks, gaps, chips, discoloration, and misalignments can make you feel self-conscious about smiling even when you really want to.

With porcelain dental veneers, Poquoson, VA dentist Dr. William Harper can improve the aesthetics of your smile by correcting the color, shape, and spacing of your teeth.

Refresh Your Existing Smile With Dental Veneers

Dental veneers can eliminate unsightly spaces between your teeth, lengthen small or misshapen teeth or whiten teeth stained by smoking or drinking wine or coffee with one procedure. Maybe your teeth are chipped, dented and are showing signs of wear and tear? Porcelain dental veneers can shield them from additional damage while also restoring their appearance in a way that looks youthful and feels natural.

Consuming foods with dyes or that are acidic like coffee, most fruit, and sugar can damage your tooth enamel, creating sensitivity or discoloration. It is said that digestion begins in the mouth, and that everything we eat affects our teeth, some more than others. Some patients may consider having their teeth whitened, but dental veneers may be right for you if you have multiple concerns that need to be addressed.

For minor gaps between teeth, or a few misaligned teeth, dental veneers are a less invasive and relatively inexpensive option than orthodontic treatment. Porcelain veneers are customized for each patient’s mouth and placed over your existing teeth, so Dr. Harper can design yours to cover any minor misalignment, gaps, or cracks.

Are Dental Veneers Right For Me?

The porcelain dental veneers are installed by your Dr. Harper after he removes the outermost layer of tooth enamel to prevent the veneers feeling overly large in your mouth or changing the shape of your mouth. After this,your new veneers are simply fastened to the front of your teeth. This differs from the installation of a dental crown, where the damaged teeth are removed and the neighboring teeth are altered to support the crown that will occupy the empty space. With dental veneers, the teeth others see when you smile are still your own, but refreshed and protected by a protective layer, resulting in an enhanced version of your smile!

There are some scenarios where porcelain veneers may not be the best option at this time. For example, patients who suffer from bruxism (habitual grinding of teeth) may want to address this issue with Dr. Harper before veneers are installed as grinding your teeth can damage them. Likewise, patients with very sensitive teeth may not want to undergo the procedure until this issue is addressed as the preparation of the teeth can be uncomfortable . Fortunately, once these issues are controlled, most patients are able to benefit from this versatile treatment.

Dental Veneers In Poquoson, VA

To learn more about whether porcelain veneers are right for you, schedule an appointment with Dr. Harper and his dental care team in Poquoson, in the Hampton Roads/Newport News area of Virginia.  Call 757.414.7227 or schedule a consultation online today.