About the Most Common performed treatments (cont.)
We can fix pretty much any dental problem. Extreme crowding or teeth that are way out of alignment we may suggest doing a combination of Invisalign first to get the teeth in the right places then do the veneers. The process can take a few more months, but it is worth it for the health of your teeth and the final look of the veneers which will last 15 to 20 years or longer.
Veneers don't stain like natural teeth, they are not as porous as natural teeth so they do not take on stains the same way. You can drink coffee and red wine and not worry about staining your new veneers.
When considering a smile enhancement it is important for the patients to ask their dentists about their experience in smile makeovers. Find out if they are active members of the AACD which is the largest most comprehensive cosmetic organization in the country, ask to see their before and afters, and do not be afraid to ask questions. Make sure they have advanced training in cosmetic dentistry. A passionate cosmetic dentist will love to tell you about their experience.
Look out for things that sound to good to be true, like veneers that don't require any tooth reshaping like lumineers, or veneers you can get in one day like with a Cerec machine. Veneers that look truly natural is a challenging art form so be careful not to make compromises, because you will have them for a long time.
Our biggest petpeave right now is so many dentists without advanced education in cosmetics doing veneers, who are complacent with less than natural results. The only way to raise the standard is to educate the patient to understand that veneers can and should look like natural teeth.
We never let up on working to make veneers more beautiful and undetectable. A veneer can look natural, be white enough, and have this aura about it that makes a smile light up a room. A beautiful smile can change your life.
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