How Veneers Can Beautify a Person's Smile

Veneers are typically made from porcelain or composite resin. Las Cruces residents who are interested in this procedure will have no trouble finding a cosmetic dentist Las Cruces who can put veneers one or more teeth. While this particular procedure is typically not covered by dental insurance, it is well worth the cost as it can significantly improve one’s bite and/or smile.

Discolored Teeth

Teeth can become discolored for one or more reasons. Eating the wrong foods and drinking dark beverages such as coffee and Coke may aggravate discoloration problems. Dental discoloration may also come about due to age, injury or a root canal. 

In some cases teeth whitening can restore teeth to their original appearance; however, this is not always possible. Those who have tried teeth whitening either at home or in a dentist's office without obtaining desires results may find that dental veneers are the only option.

Beautifying Teeth

Veneers do more than just change the color of a person's teeth. They can also fill in small chips and even gaps between teeth, beautifying one's smile and making it easy to chew certain foods.

Veneers are also used to change the shape of one's teeth. Those who feel their teeth are too pointy or too square can have a dentist put on veneers that will make the teeth into one’s desired shape and size.

What to Expect

A person who is getting veneers will need to visit a dentist a number of times. On the first visit, the dentist will examine one's teeth and prepare to create veneers for them. A patient will need to be involved throughout the process, providing input on desired shape and color. 

After the preparatory work is done, the veneers are put on the teeth. A follow-up visit a few weeks after the procedure is almost always mandatory, as a dentist will want to ensure that there are no problems with the new veneers.

Those who lack self-confidence due to discolored, chipped or improperly aligned teeth may want to consider having veneers placed on the teeth in order to beautify one's smile. Veneers can significantly improve one's appearance, are not overly expensive and last for many years. It is also safe and even individuals who have other health problems should have no trouble obtaining veneers as and when needed.