Sciota, Pennsylvania
Everyone wants a bright, white smile, and the options to achieve it can feel overwhelming. Retail stores display many different kinds of whitening toothpaste, and several popular dental brands now offer whitening kits and strips. At dental offices like ours at Quiet Valley Dental, a more powerful, professional strength bleaching agent can remove years of stubborn stains from the surfaces of teeth in under an hour, either at home or in the office. But while whitening options are plentiful, the simple, unfortunate truth is that no matter which option you choose, your teeth can — and usually will — become stained again over time. That’s why so many people are turning to porcelain veneers to permanently whiten their grins. Today, our Sciota cosmetic dentist is exploring dental veneers and all the ways they can give you the fabulous, flawless smile you’ve always wanted.
What are veneers?
Veneers are wafer-thin shells that adhere to the surfaces of teeth, covering minor imperfections like discoloration, chips, cracks and fractures. While they look like natural teeth, every detail of how a veneer looks — including shape, color and size — can be manipulated. This gives you and our Sciota cosmetic dentist ultimate control over the appearance of your smile!
How are veneers applied?
Veneers are considered a permanent restoration because a thin layer of enamel must be removed from the tooth to be covered. This helps the veneer adhere and bond to the existing tooth better.
How do veneers whiten teeth?
Veneers cover both extrinsic (external) and intrinsic (internal) staining on teeth, and they don’t become discolored, even when exposed to the common culprits of tooth staining, including red wine, coffee, dark sodas and tea.
How long do veneers last?
As long as you’re brushing your teeth twice a day, flossing at least once daily and visiting our Sciota dental office twice a year for your routine checkups and cleanings, your veneers should last up to 20 years!
Permanent teeth whitening in Sciota, PA
If you feel you’ve tried everything to whiten and brighten your smile but your teeth still look dull or dingy, consider veneers! If you’re curious to know more or you’re ready to schedule a consultation, call Quiet Valley Dental at (570) 865-7850, or reach out to us online today.
