Does the sight of your smile make you want to frown? If so, your feelings about your smile could be affecting your life far more than you may think. The lowered self-esteem that comes from embarrassment about your smile can color your social interactions with others and have a dramatic affect on your general outlook. Thankfully, however, if you are unhappy with your smile, there is a fast and effective solution. To learn more, read below as your Ankeny IA dentist, Dr. Amanda Foust, answers several frequently asked questions about porcelain veneers.
How do porcelain veneers work?
Porcelain veneers are thin, tooth-colored shells that are attached to the front surfaces of teeth. In order to attach the veneers, teeth must be prepared to receive them. Tooth preparation requires the scraping away of small amounts of enamel to ensure that the veneers are able to attach properly. Once the veneers are in place, their durability and resistance to staining will allow them to last for many years to come.
What problems can porcelain veneers fix?
It is more accurate to say that porcelain veneers mask problems rather than fix them. That being said, the list of cosmetic blights that they can mask is impressive. Porcelain veneers can improve the appearance of pitted teeth, gaps, crowding, stained teeth, and damaged teeth.
Why would veneers be chosen over teeth whitening for stained teeth?
In most cases, teeth whitening is an effective way of brightening teeth and removing stains. However, a type of stain called an intrinsic stain cannot be reached by teeth whitening. Intrinsic stains exist inside of teeth, where the whitening agents cannot access them. Thus, for these stains, porcelain veneers are the better choice.
Schedule a Visit with Your Ankeny IA Cosmetic Dentist
Are you ready to transform your smile? offer a quick solution with impressive cosmetic results. Contact your Ankeny IA cosmetic dentist, Dr. Foust, today schedule an appointment or a consultation by calling (515) 965-0230. Also, visit our website to print patient forms, learn about our team, and view our other services. We offer general, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry and look forward to treating patients from Polk City, Bondurant, Elkhart, Alleman, and surrounding cities.
