Veneers Could Make Your Smile Shine

If you have multiple cosmetic issues with the appearance of your smile, then you may assume that multiple procedures could be needed to correct them. But what if a single option could transform how teeth look? In today’s blog, your Columbia, TN, dentist talks about cosmetic smile makeovers with our porcelain veneers.

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The Cosmetic Benefits of Placing Veneers

A porcelain veneer is a very thin dental restoration that we attach to the front-facing side of a tooth. Unlike other restorations, such as crowns, this one is purely designed to improve esthetics, so you enjoy a more attractive smile in just two visits. Since this will cover the front of a tooth, this instantly makes positive changes to the shape and color of the area, masking multiple cosmetic imperfections at once.

Our team can cover up serious teeth stains, the kind that could resist whitening, and also fill in exposed gaps between your teeth. Placement could also address misshapen teeth and even lengthen ones worn down by teeth grinding. We could also repair minor damage to the teeth and even correct the appearance of minor misalignment, so you obtain a more even looking smile in only one to two appointments.

How We Create and Place Them

Each one we attach to a patient’s tooth has been custom-made. Taking this route ensures they not only look more natural, but that they fit comfortably and keep your bite properly balanced. To get started, we will numb the tooth or teeth being treated, and then remove a very thin layer of outer tooth enamel. Once we do, our team will gather detailed digital images and impressions of the area. We use these in a lab setting to design and craft your finished product. The porcelain we use is very durable and can handle daily bite forces, but is also translucent like natural enable and can be color-matched to blend with your smile. Finally, we will attach them with a powerful bonding agent!

Maintaining Your New Restorations

To keep them bright and ensure they have the potential to truly last, we can recommend daily care. Brushing and flossing, avoiding tobacco products, and cutting back on the sugar and starch in your diet can all help protect the stability and appearance of your new restorations. You should also see our team for a checkup and cleaning every six months. Remember, a visit now is a chance to use your 2025 dental benefits before they expire!

Learn More About Cosmetic Dentistry with Creekside Family Dentistry!

Our team wants to offer a custom dental restoration that can help your smile look incredible. Give us a call today at Creekside Family Dentistry in Columbia, TN at (931) 388-3384 to schedule your appointment.