Are you wanting some quick corrections for your crooked teeth? A solution that works in just two dental appointments might seem too good to be true, and yet it’s possible! With veneers, you could have your cake and eat it, too – once your two appointments are complete, you’ll have a stunning new smile with all the right angles. To learn how this works and whether you’d be a good candidate, keep reading.
How it Works
Usually, dental veneers are used to conceal minor cosmetic blemishes from view. After getting a sense of your vision and preparing your teeth, your dentist will send customization instructions off to a dental lab. The technicians there will begin crafting the thin, porcelain shells that will be adhered to the front-facing portion of your teeth, taking great care to size and color-match them to fit seamlessly into your smile.
You might notice that this process doesn’t involve physically straightening your pearly whites. Instead, the idea is to personalize your veneers so that their shape makes it look like your teeth are perfectly aligned. That’s why the treatment can be done so quickly – all you really need is one appointment to remove the small bit of enamel necessary to make room for the veneers, and a second appointment to have them placed.
Are You a Good Candidate?
This method of straightening your smile is perfect for patients who have minor misalignments. If your teeth are severely crooked or cause physical discomfort, then a treatment like clear aligners or traditional braces would likely be a better solution. Orthodontics will move your teeth into more ideal positions, and are able to solve crowding, bite issues, and other uncomfortable effects of severe misalignment.
If you’re not sure whether you’d be a good candidate for dental veneers, don’t worry – that’s what your dentist is for! During your consultation, they’ll conduct a thorough oral examination to make sure veneers are right for your smile. Just be honest about what your expectations are, and they’ll make sure your treatment plan will fulfill the vision you have for your pearly whites.
About the Practice
Dr. Andrew Hale and Dr. Sally Bishko are dedicated to helping their patients feel better about their smiles! If cosmetically straightening your teeth would give you peace of mind and boosted confidence, they’d be happy to meet with you for a consultation. To contact their office, call 802-223-2244.