The self-assuredness that comes from knowing your smile will light up any room is profoundly powerful. The confidence that comes with having a radiant and healthy smile makes a person feel more attractive and approachable to others and can have a beneficial impact in professional settings.
You deserve that!
Fortunately, if you're one of the millions of Americans for whom a bright, perfectly aligned smile does not come naturally, you've got options. Some individuals turn to dental braces to enhance the alignment of their smiles. There is, however, a minimally invasive cosmetic solution that can deliver that picture-perfect smile: porcelain veneers.
What Are Porcelain Veneers?
Porcelain (or simply "dental") veneers are thin, custom-made overlays made of porcelain. These thin shells are bonded to the fronts of stained, discolored, misaligned, and misshapen teeth to improve their appearance.
It's important to remember that while their aesthetic effect on your smile is significant, veneers are a truly cosmetic solution and will not address underlying issues like tooth decay or gum disease. For this reason, anyone suffering from these dental issues must get treatment before getting veneers.
But, for those with otherwise healthy teeth and gums, veneers offer an easy and minimally invasive path to a million-dollar smile!
How Long Do Veneers Last?
With proper care, maintenance, and at-home oral hygiene practices, dental veneers can last for 10 to 15 years. With excellent care and a healthy lifestyle, they can even last longer!
Keep in mind that porcelain veneers can be susceptible to damage. For anyone who's got veneers that are showing any signs of damage, including cracks, chips, or stains, it's vital to see your dentist right away to have the veneers repaired or replaced.
Porcelain Veneers in Glendale, CA
If you're in Glendale or the San Fernando Valley and would like to learn more about the restorative effect of dental veneers or any other corrective or preventive dentistry options available to you, contact dentist Dr. Lucio H. Kim and the team at Lucio H. Kim, DDS to schedule a consultation!