Changing Your Mood With Dental Veneers
There are many things to love about yourself and your smile should be at the top of the list. Did you know that when you smile, even when you don’t feel like smiling, it actually triggers a response in your brain that can elevate your mood? And since a smile is contagious, smiling at someone else can help you spread the happiness.
Changing Your Less-Than-Perfect Smile
Sadly, there are people who are embarrassed of their smile. Not everyone has a set of perfect, white, beautiful teeth. For whatever reason, your teeth might be less-than-perfect, and that often means that you spend more time hiding them than letting them show. Luckily, you don’t have to suffer in silence anymore. Tired of your smile? Why not change it?
Dental veneers, also called porcelain veneers, can transform your smile into something that you’ll want to show everyone, every day. Veneers are wafer-thin shells made of tooth-colored materials that cover the front surface of your teeth, transforming them into something beautiful. Veneers can change the color, shape, and even the size of your teeth making them perfect for creating a look you have only dreamed about.
Getting That Hollywood Look
It’s no coincidence that the Hollywood stars have the best teeth; the process of placing veneers all began with the film industry. In the 1920s, a dentist in Hollywood created temporary coverings for teeth that gave actors and actresses the ability to shine on the big screen. Of course, this fix only lasted through filming as there was no way to permanently bond the coverings. It wasn’t until the 1960s that a bonding process was even invented, and it took until the 1980s for someone to realize that the bonding process could be used for veneers.
Starting The Process
The process begins with your dentist. You’ll sit down and discuss your needs, your wishes, and discover exactly what the dentist can do for you. You’ll understand the step-by-step process before you even begin. And at that point, your dentist will take impressions of your teeth, prep your teeth by removing a slight portion of your surface enamel in order to get an area that will hold the bond of the veneers, and finally place them in your mouth.
Veneers look so much like natural teeth, no one will ever know that you weren’t born with the beauty. After placement, you can treat your new veneers just like your regular teeth. Brush them, floss them, and do your best to take care of them. Though veneers are stain-resistant, avoiding certain beverages and foods can help them stay bright. Once you have a smile that you can feel good about, you’ll want to show it off all day and that will make everyone feel better in the end.
If you’re ready for a new look and a new smile, contact us at Community Dental Group. We’ll discuss all of your options for looking good, and feeling better, in no time.