A beautiful smile can take you to the next level in both your personal relationships and your career. Is your smile portraying the image you want to show to the world? If you answered no, dental veneers may be the right option to enhance your teeth. Here’s how your Wichita Falls dentist uses porcelain veneers to transform your appearance.
What is a Porcelain Veneer?
A dental veneer is a thin shell of porcelain that fits over your natural tooth structure and is capable of repairing a number of issues such as chipping, small fractures, gaps and spacing between teeth, discoloration, and misshapen teeth. Veneers are custom blended to match your existing teeth so they will naturally complete your smile, and they can be used to repair one or multiple teeth.
How is a Porcelain Veneer Applied?
Your dentist will actually custom design and shade your new smile, so veneers do take a couple of appointments to complete. At your preparation appointment, your dentist will remove a very small amount of enamel from your teeth in order to bond your veneer directly to your tooth, which actually strengthens your tooth. You will wear temporary veneers while your custom veneers are hand crafted at a dental laboratory. After a couple of weeks, your veneers will be done and you’ll return to have them bonded permanently to your teeth.
What are the Benefits of Porcelain Veneers?
Besides adding strength to your teeth, veneers also add beauty. They can completely change the color and appearance of your smile, and they will not stain or discolor at the same rate as your natural teeth, which allows you forgo whitening and enjoy the benefits of a beautiful smile much longer. They’re also easy to care for, as you’ll be able to brush and floss your teeth as you were always used to doing. With a great home care routine and regular dental check ups, your porcelain veneers can potentially last for many years.
Your cosmetic dentist in Wichita Falls, Dr. Shelly Strohman, has been enhancing patient’s smiles with porcelain veneers for over a decade. At Strohman Dental we provide comprehensive care designed to meet all of our patients’ needs. Dr. Strohman has the skills, artistry, and experience to provide you with the smile of your dreams and you can rest assured that you’re working with one of the area’s top dental professionals when you choose to visit her.
If you’ve considered changing the appearance of your smile, contact our office today to schedule an initial consultation in which Dr. Strohman will discuss your desires and goals for your teeth with you. We look forward to helping you achieve the look you’ve always dreamed of.