The number of people voluntarily receiving cosmetic surgery continues to grow in record
numbers every year. Although vain to some, many American’s believe their personal
appearance will greatly increases their chances to thrive in society. So what aspect of
appearance does the majority pay the most attention to? Many surveys have asked this exact
question to millions of American’s across the country. At the top of the list, a perfect smile. And
cosmetic dentistry can have your teeth looking brand new using dental porcelain or resin
veneers.
What is a Dental Veneer?
A dental veneer acts like a cover over your existing tooth. First, a mold and x-ray of the mouth must be
completed to create the veneer to fit exactly over the tooth. The veneer is a wafer thin shell
made of a tooth colored porcelain or resin material. Both porcelain and resin veneers are
extremely realistic in appearance, however they have different uses for different individual
circumstances. A layer of the tooth’s enamel must be removed before the dental veneer is attached.
Dental veneers will take place of this enamel creating a brand new cover and defensive layer for the
tooth. It is bonded onto the tooth using an extremely strong adhesive that will last up to 10
years of normal wear and tear. As a patient, having dental veneers installed is like receiving a set
of brand new teeth. At least from someone else’s perspective.
Are veneers right for your
Through the course of life, our bodies naturally break down cell matter and reinvent themselves.
Just about every part of our human body is capable of rebuilding and recreating itself including
our bones. In fact, the largest bone in the body is capable of completely rebuilding itself from
new material in less than a year. However, with all of this amazing capability, the body cannot
repair the teeth in our mouth’s. Maintaining a great smile through life is no easy task. Teeth get
stained, discolored, chipped, worn down, and broken just to name a few. We’ve all got one or
more of these problems.
So how much is a beautiful smile worth to Americans. The industry has grown to over 2 billion
dollars in sales with millions of people getting cosmetic dentistry performed every year. And the
numbers climb every year due to the advancements of the technology and the affordability. If
you are tired of the stains, displacement, and chips of your teeth, having dental veneers installed may
be the right decision for you.