San Francisco and Marin CA
Change is an inevitable part of aging. Your hair may turn grey and your skin may lose its youthful luster. Your teeth also can change with age. Specifically, wear and tear can leave your smile looking less dazzling than it once may have. When you look at your teeth in the mirror, are you satisfied with what you see? If not, receiving veneers from a trained cosmetic dentist can make a big difference in the appearance of your smile. Today on the blog, your cosmetic dentist in San Francisco explores how veneers not only transform your smile but represent an investment in yourself.
Veneers are a tried-and-true treatment option in cosmetic dentistry
Modern veneers can correct an assortment of different cosmetic issues, producing beautiful results. Veneers simultaneously can address several aesthetic flaws, including teeth that are chipped, cracked, differently sized, or fractured; discoloration that has proven resistant to other methods of whitening teeth; or concealing an unwanted gap between teeth. Our cosmetic dentists work with veneers made of a composite resin or dental porcelain. No matter which material you choose, the veneer consists of a thin shell that is placed over the front of the tooth or teeth being treated.
Reasons to consider veneers
- Longer-lasting whitening – Even a professional dental whitening treatment will need to be repeated in order to maintain results. Teeth whitening procedures also do not address all types of stains; intrinsic stains, for example, do not respond well to even the most powerful whitening agents. Veneers can be placed on all the visible tooth surfaces in your mouth, making for a dramatic difference in the appearance of your smile. If you choose veneers made of dental porcelain, this material is resistant to the stains that can be caused by coffee, red wine or using tobacco.
- “Instant” orthodontics – If you just want to have the appearance of straighter teeth, veneers can achieve this as well. Just a couple of visits to our office can have you with a visible smile of straight, perfectly-aligned teeth without dealing with braces or plastic aligners. Remember, veneers will do nothing to alter the structure of your teeth, meaning you remain vulnerable to issues such as bite misalignment, gum disease and temporomandibular joint disorder.
- Durability – No cosmetic dental treatment just meant to last forever, but if you are diligent about your oral hygiene, a well-maintained set of veneers can last as long as a few decades. You can prolong the effective lifespan of veneers, or any cosmetic procedure, by avoiding habits like using your teeth as tools to open objects or chomping on ice cubes.
Veneers in the Bay Area
Are you ready to find out for yourself about the transformative effect of veneers? Glen Park Dental proudly offers both composite and porcelain veneers to help improve the smiles of our patients in Oakland, Marin, San Francisco and the surrounding areas in California. To learn more about veneers or any of our other cosmetic dentistry services, schedule a consultation with us today. Just call (415) 585-1500 or complete our online contact form.
