Could Veneers Work for Me?

What your dentists in Dothan want you to know about dental veneersveneers

Do you have smile envy? Do you notice other people with gorgeous smiles and want to be like them? If you are embarrassed by your smile, you may have thought about dental veneers. You may be wondering if dental veneers could work for you. The truth is dental veneers are a great choice for just about everyone. Dr. Bayne Heersink and Dr. H. Paul Hufham III, at Healthwest Dental Associates in Dothan, AL want to share what dental veneers can do for your smile.

Dental veneers are thin coverings of dazzling porcelain that are cemented over the front surfaces of your teeth. Porcelain looks just like your natural tooth surface because porcelain reflects light just like tooth enamel does. Your new veneers will also stay beautiful because porcelain is stain resistant. That means you can still enjoy a dazzling smile even if you smoke or drink coffee!

Dental veneers are one of the most versatile cosmetic dental treatments because they can mask most minor and major aesthetic issues including:

  • Chipped tooth edges due to aging or bad habits
  • Cracks and fracture lines due to injury or trauma
  • Staining or yellowing due to lifestyle habits or aging
  • Discolored, blotchy teeth due to medications or genetics

If you are bothered by the small gaps between your teeth or teeth that overlap each other, you may be thinking the only answer is orthodontics. Actually, veneers can cosmetically alter the appearance of your smile by cosmetically closing the gaps and hiding tooth overlap so your teeth appear straight!

Veneer treatment begins with a consultation appointment which is your chance to ask questions and discuss how you want your new smile to look. Then your teeth are prepared and models of your teeth are made. The dental technician uses the models to create your new veneers, and then your veneers are permanently cemented. You have a new smile!

Typically dental veneer treatment takes between 2 and 3 appointments. To find out more about dental veneers call Dr. Heersink and Dr. Hufham at Healthwest Dental Associates in Dothan, AL. Call today and get started on your new smile!