Sciota, Pennsylvania
A naturally perfect smile is the exception instead of the rule for people. Fortunately, advances in cosmetic dentistry make it possible to correct any dental issues that may keep you from feeling your best self with your best smile. Dental veneers are custom porcelain coverings that have quickly become one of the most popular corrective treatments for imperfect teeth. But many people have more than one dental issue they’d like to address, such as crooked or crowded teeth, and the question becomes: Will I need more than one cosmetic procedure?
Our cosmetic dentists in Sciota are tackling that question today, addressing specifically if teeth need to be straight before the application of veneers.
What are dental veneers?
Dental veneers are wafer-thin porcelain “shells” that are custom-created from digital impressions of your teeth and bite. They fit over, and are bonded to, the front surface of the teeth, hiding cracks, chips or discolored teeth. Dentists color-match veneers to blend with neighboring teeth or to provide an overall whiter look in the case of multiple teeth being treated with veneers to rejuvenate the entire smile.
Do my teeth need to be straight first?
In addition to covering imperfections in the tooth itself, veneers can also conceal minor tooth crookedness, creating the look of perfectly aligned teeth. So the answer is no: teeth don’t have to be straight before applying veneers. Instead, the thickness and shape of each custom-made veneer account for the treated tooth’s imperfections so that, in the end, your smile looks perfect.
After a consultation with our cosmetic dentists in Sciota, however, a patient may decide to opt for orthopedic teeth straightening before getting veneers. Invisalign is an orthodontic treatment that uses clear, plastic aligners to straighten teeth without metal brackets and wires and in a fraction of the time that it takes traditional braces.
How long will it take to get my perfect smile?
Porcelain veneers may take a couple weeks since it involves impressions and usually having a lab fabricate each veneer. If you want a perfect smile before a specific special occasion, schedule an appointment with our cosmetic dentists at Quiet Valley Dental in Sciota as soon as possible. If you need results quicker than veneers would allow, ask our dentists about dental bonding, a treatment that is similar to veneers but uses composite resin during a single dental visit. Cosmetic bonding produces exceptional results, but it may not be as long-lasting as veneers.
Dental Veneers in Sciota, Pennsylvania
Not sure which treatment option is best for your smile? Call our Quiet Valley Dental cosmetic dentists who specialize in dental veneers at (570) 865-7850, or reach us online to schedule a consultation today.
