If you feel uncomfortable with your smile because of chips, cracks, and/or gaps in your teeth, you may be wondering what your options are to fix your pearly whites. Or maybe you’re someone with stained or yellow teeth, who has tried teeth whitening only to end up with less-than-stellar results. A great solution for problems such as the above mentioned would be dental veneers.
The Importance of Smile Confidence
Whether you are flashing your smile at an attractive stranger, leading a meeting at work, or seeing your loved ones for the first time in years, having confidence in your smile is an essential part of a high quality of life. Picture if you consistently found yourself avoiding smiles. Imagine if you felt compelled to cover your mouth whenever there was an occasion to grin. This isn’t just an aesthetic pursuit. By not smiling, you are denying yourself endorphins that studies show we release when we smile. Keeping your smile hidden also gives the wrong impression to others. When you appear unhappy, you are likely to also feel unhappy. The importance of smiling cannot be denied. If you feel like the amount of dental work necessary to feel proud of your smile is insurmountable, veneers are a potential solution.
Veneers: The Basics
Several types of veneers are available, and the advantages of each can be discussed at your consultation with your cosmetic dentist. In general, the procedure involves bonding wafer-thin porcelain to your teeth, and then shaping the material to produce a natural, well-aligned, gap and crack free, white smile. The procedure is usually finished in two to three visits, and will offer you results that will potentially last over 20 years, and allow you to go about your normal life swiftly. No special adhesives, or cleaning methods beyond regular oral hygiene, are required to maintain the integrity of your veneers.
ABOUT YOUR HIGHLAND PARK DENTIST:
Dr. Brent Engelberg and his highly-skilled team proudly serve patients and their families from Arlington Heights, IL, and all surrounding communities, including; Northbrook, Deerfield, Highland Park, Wilmette, Winnetka, Glencoe, Vernon Hills, Lincolnshire, Libertyville, Skokie, Evanston, Palatine, Schaumburg, Elk Grove Village, Rolling Meadows, and the Northern and Northwest Chicago Suburbs. To learn more, schedule a consultation online, or call our office today at 847-259-8030.
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