Keeping your smile hidden can give others the wrong impression about who you are on the inside. When you look unhappy, you are unfortunately likely to also feel unhappy. Smiling is one of the body’s most amazing reflexes, but the joy of grinning freely is easily tarnished by an overwhelming amount of cosmetic dental need. Dr. Brent A. Engelberg has provided many patients with porcelain dental veneers to tackle all of their dental issues at once. Try this true-or-false quiz and see how much you already know about veneers.
Questions
Q1. True or false – Hiding your smile deprives you of endorphins.
Q2. True or false – Porcelain veneers will make your smile appear bulky.
Q3. True or false – Porcelain veneers can last up to 20 years.
Answers
A1. TRUE – When your teeth are severely crooked or stained, it’s understandable that you might not be quick to flash a grin. Unfortunately, if you make a habit of hiding your smile, you won’t have as much of a supply of endorphins to release. Endorphins can help you feel upbeat, happy, and strong. Endorphins can even kill pain, which makes your smile all the more powerful.
A2. FALSE – This may have been true years ago, but these days, veneers are made to be wafer-thin for the specific purpose of not adding bulk or weight to your teeth. The material used to make dental veneers starts out pliable, which allows Dr. Engelberg to form the veneers into your desired tooth shape. The actual dental veneers procedure can be completed in about two to three visits, depending on how much preparation you require.
A3. TRUE – If you take good care of your porcelain dental veneers, your results can potentially last over 20 years. You will not need to utilize any special tools or cleaners. Veneers can be brushed and flossed just as if they were your natural teeth.
ABOUT YOUR NORTHBROOK 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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