10 Amazing Benefits of Dental Veneers

When your teeth are chipped, cracked, stained, or even crooked, smiling may not be your favourite activity. But hiding your smile from the world can be exhausting, and you’ll probably wish you had more self-confidence in your appearance.

Dental veneers are a great option for repairing damaged teeth. They are fine porcelain shells that go over your teeth to improve defects and refresh their appearance. Veneers can boost your confidence, and may even change your life for the better.

Before deciding whether veneers are for you, you’ll probably want to learn more about how they work and what they do. 

Here are ten amazing benefits of getting dental veneers. 

1. Veneers Restore the Look Of Your Smile

Worn or damaged teeth can be confidence killers that make you self-conscious about smiling. Thankfully, you don’t have to put up with broken teeth. By placing porcelain veneers onto your existing teeth, we can dramatically improve their appearance.

Because the procedure is brief, you’ll see instant results. This means you’ll immediately feel better about the appearance of your smile. 

2. The Dental Veneer Procedure Is Simple

Some dental treatments can admitandly take time. The idea of sitting in a dentist’s chair for several hours can be quite off-putting. 

The great news about dental veneers is that the placement process is quite straightforward. We can usually restore your smile in a couple of short sittings. 

First, we’ll assess your teeth and discuss the problems you’d like to address. This will help us ensure that veneers are the right option for you. 

Once we’re in agreement about the way to proceed, we’ll remove a small amount of the enamel from the surface of your teeth. We do this so your veneers will fit perfectly and won’t make your teeth look too large.

After your teeth have been prepared, we’ll take some impressions. These are sent to our laboratory where our skilled technicians will craft your made-to-measure veneers. 

We’ll place the veneers once they’re ready. This is quite a simple stage. When we’re happy with the position of your veneers, we’ll cement them in place.

3.  Dental Veneers Have a Natural Appearance

When fixing broken teeth, you probably don’t want to show the world that you’ve had work done. Dental veneers are made from porcelain and look completely natural. In fact, our laboratory technicians are very adept at making veneers that perfectly match your natural teeth in terms of shape, size, and colour.

Once your veneers have been placed, it may be noticeable that your smile has dramatically improved, but the work we’ll do will be flawless and realistic in its appearance.  

4.  Veneers Are Made To Last

If you’ve cracked or chipped your natural teeth, you’ll want a repair that stands the test of time. Veneers should last for many years providing you take care of them. 

To keep your veneers looking great for years to come, always brush your teeth twice a day using fluoride toothpaste. Even though you have porcelain shells coating your teeth, there’s still a chance you could suffer from tooth decay if proper cleaning is neglected.

Come and see us twice a year for a checkup. Regular appointments with us will give us the opportunity to spot any early signs of problems and let us fix them before they get worse. 

Finally, avoid chewing anything too hard. Pen lids, ice, and even fingernails are common things that people chew at times. Items like these may break the veneers.

5. Dental Veneers Are Bespoke

Your dental veneers will be made for you. We’ll make sure they fit exactly and match the appearance of your teeth. Because every veneer is unique and made-to-measure, it will look and feel amazing.

6.  Porcelain Veneers Whiten Your Teeth

Veneers are naturally white. They don’t come with years of exposure to foodstuff that will stain them, meaning your smile will instantly appear brighter.

Veneers cannot be whitened using teeth whitening treatments. During your initial consultation, let us know if you’re planning to undergo a teeth whitening treatment so we can match your veneers with your future shade of white for a uniform appearance.

7. Dental Veneers Are Good for Enamel Loss

Throughout your life, the enamel on the outside of your teeth will wear down. This can leave your teeth with a yellow appearance and make them more prone to developing cavities. 

Dental veneers coat the outside of your teeth and help in areas where your enamel has started to wear down. This helps reduce the possibility of tooth decay in these areas.

8.  You Can Address Minor Alignment Issues With Veneers

If you have small gaps or slight alignment issues, veneers may be able to help. By building up the edges of your teeth, it’s possible to give them a fuller appearance and close minor gaps. Similarly, slightly misaligned teeth may appear straighter once the veneers have been placed.

For more serious alignment issues, we’d always suggest treatments such as Invisalign or Six Month Smiles. 

9. It’s Easy to Care for Veneers

There are no special care requirements for veneers. As long as you keep your teeth clean at all times and make a regular visit to us for a checkup, they should last for many years.

Visiting the dental hygienist, flossing, and using mouthwash are all additional ways to keep tooth decay and gum disease at bay while keeping your veneers looking fantastic.

10. Veneer Placement Is Minimally Invasive

We understand that some people don’t feel comfortable in the dentist’s chair, and even those that don’t suffer from dental anxieties won’t be fans of certain dental procedures. 

Dental veneer placement is straightforward and minimally invasive. But don’t worry, we’ll make sure we numb the area we’re treating anyway to keep you feeling as comfortable as possible.

Dental Veneers At Love Teeth

If you’re looking for dental veneers in Cheam, Chessington, Sutton, or Stonecot, Love Teeth is here to help. We’re experts in performing cosmetic dental procedures that enhance your smile and rebuild lost confidence. 

If you’d like to learn more about the dental veneer process, or would like to find out if they’re right for you, call us today to book your appointment.