mayda Ferguson, DDS
Do you ever catch yourself hiding your smile when your friends or family want to take pictures? When you go to brush your teeth, are your stubborn stains simply not going away? Did you sustain damage from a minor dental injury that left your tooth chipped or cracked cosmetically? If this sounds like you, you have a lot to gain from porcelain veneers in Metairie.
There are few cosmetic treatments as versatile as veneers. If you want to solve multiple cosmetic issues at once, keep reading.
What are Porcelain Veneers?
Porcelain veneers are ultra-thin sheaths of ceramic designed to sit on the surface of teeth. They are typically placed in two appointments. After you have a consultation with your dentist in Metairie and discuss your options, your dentist will have your tooth minimally buffed down in order to make room for the veneer. Afterwards, your dentist will take an impression of your tooth and use it to produce the veneers at a dental lab.
While the veneer is being made to match your existing smile’s exact shape, color, and size, you’ll wear temporary veneers to help you get acclimated to your new smile. Once the permanent veneers are produced, you’ll come back to have them bonded, giving you the smile you’ve always wanted.
Discoloration
One of the most common reasons people seek cosmetic treatment is to make their smile look as white and bright as possible. With veneers, it doesn’t matter how severe your stains are. Whether your enamel has worn down and exposed your tooth’s natural dentin or you have stains caused by tetracycline, veneers will cover them effectively.
Chips or Cracks
It’s possible to chip and crack teeth without causing significant damage, but that doesn’t mean it won’t affect your smile and your self-esteem. Since dental bonding only lasts for a few years, porcelain veneers are considered to be a better long-term solution.
Gaps
When patients don’t want to pursue orthodontic treatment like traditional braces or Invisalign, porcelain veneers can effectively cover up any gaps. The veneers are customized to be wider, effectively covering any gaps in your smile.
Misalignments
Similar to gaps, misalignments can also be covered completely using porcelain veneers. While your teeth won’t actually be straight, your smile will look like it just went through months of orthodontic treatment.
Short Teeth
Many patients are born with teeth that are either short or appear short because the gumline extends over them. Porcelain veneers can help balance out the proportions of teeth and gum without gum recontouring.
Because of the expansive versatility of porcelain veneers in Metairie, your dentist can solve multiple cosmetic issues simultaneously. To get your smile looking exactly the way you want, schedule an appointment with your dentist today!
About the Author
After Dr. Mayda Ferguson earned her doctorate in dentistry, she went on to complete her general practice residency at the VA Medical Center in New Orleans. She’s more than qualified to customize your smile exactly how you want. To learn more about her practice, contact her through her website.
