Curious about porcelain veneers and how they can help you smile with confidence? We highly recommend that you book a consultation with our cosmetic dentist in Jacksonville, FL, to learn more. Dr. West would be more than happy to help you explore your treatment options, including dental veneers, so you can enjoy a healthier, more attractive smile.
In the meantime, here’s what you need to know about the veneers procedure and how it can benefit your oral health and overall wellbeing.
It can be hard to feel confident about your smile when your front teeth have small chips or cracks. The good news is that veneers are often an ideal solution for patients who wish to improve the appearance of teeth in the “smile zone.” The smile zone refers to teeth that are most prominent when you smile, laugh, talk, or otherwise show your teeth.
A beautiful smile will help you make great first impressions, whether you’re on a job interview or a first date. It may also help boost your self-esteem in the long run and affect how you present yourself while out in public. For instance, the people in your life may start to notice how you carry yourself with more confidence after you get veneers.
Your teeth may be more susceptible to injury if they already have small chips and cracks. For this reason, it’s best to ask our cosmetic dentist about your treatment options. To treat minor cosmetic damage, Dr. West may suggest dental veneers to strengthen and improve the appearance of front teeth.
Do you have tiny gaps between your front teeth? If so, you may be a . Depending on your circumstances, Dr. West may suggest veneers to close small gaps. To close large gaps between teeth, Dr. West is more likely to recommend clear orthodontic aligners.
One of the major is that we only remove a small amount of enamel from the fronts of your teeth. This is necessary to ensure the veneers sit flush against your teeth and blend in with the rest of your smile.
That being said, preparing your teeth for veneers is much less invasive than how we’d need to prepare a tooth to receive a crown. Compared to dental crowns, veneers are considered a more conservative treatment because they allow you to preserve more natural enamel.
Most stains respond to professional teeth whitening. However, there are certain dental stains that extend beyond the surface layer of teeth. For example, you may have deep staining from being exposed to excessive fluoride at a young age or taking antibiotics. Under these circumstances, Dr. West may recommend either porcelain dental veneers or crowns to improve the appearance of deeply stained teeth.
Ready to take the next step? Dr. Jacqueline West is proud to serve as your local cosmetic dentist in Jacksonville, FL. To schedule an appointment and learn if you’re a candidate for porcelain veneers, please call West Dentistry at (904) 387-3333. You may also fill out our online contact form and someone from our team will reach out to you soon.