Sciota, Pennsylvania
They were invented by a Hollywood dentist named Dr. Charles Pincus to alter the appearance of an actor’s teeth for a film shoot. Nearly 100 years later, veneers have become one of the most effective, popular and versatile methods used in cosmetic dentistry. Quiet Valley Dental works with veneers made of dental porcelain to achieve tremendous results for our patients in Sciota, Pennsylvania, and the surrounding areas.
One of the most frequent questions we receive from patients interested in veneers is whether they need to have straight teeth before they get veneers. We answer that question today on the blog.
How do veneers work?
Veneers are thin, custom-made shells designed to attach to the front surface of the tooth or teeth that are being treated. Your cosmetic dentist in Sciota can place veneers on a single tooth, usually due to an area of discoloration or it being a different shape or size than your other teeth. Veneers also can be placed on multiple teeth, or even used to cover all the visible tooth surface in your mouth, thus permanently brightening your smile as an alternative to teeth whitening procedures.
As mentioned, Quiet Valley Dental works with veneers made of dental porcelain. This is a durable, beautiful material that can be customized to any desired shade, whether you want to match the other teeth in your mouth or you’re choosing to whiten your entire smile. Dental porcelain also has a similar translucency to your tooth enamel, meaning that the finished product will look natural and real.
Should my teeth be straightened before veneers?
We determine each treatment situation on a case-by-case basis. However, in most cases, having crooked teeth does not disqualify someone from receiving veneers. In fact, one of the aesthetic issues that veneers can correct is slight crookedness. Although veneers cannot actually straighten teeth, once they are in place, this creates the appearance of straight, perfectly aligned teeth. If you’re interested in orthodontic treatment, however, Quiet Valley Dental also offers aligner therapy, as we are a certified Invisalign provider.
How long do you have to wait for veneers to work?
You receive your veneers over the course of two appointments, with the second usually scheduled about two weeks from the first. At the initial appointment, you can expect to have a small portion of your existing tooth structure removed: just enough to ensure your veneers make a flush bond against the treated teeth. a member of your staff takes digital images of your teeth and bite using an intraoral camera. From there, one of our cosmetic dentists in Sciota makes slight adjustments before completing a replica that we send to an off-site dental laboratory, where your veneers will be fabricated. A temporary restoration will be placed on the teeth or teeth being treated. You return at the next appointment to receive your permanent veneers.
Porcelain veneers in Sciota, Pennsylvania
Now that you know that straight teeth are not a requirement to receive veneers, it’s time to learn more about this procedure and determine if you’re a good candidate. The only way to know for sure is to schedule a consultation with one of our dentists. Visit our website or call (570) 992-7040 today to learn how veneers can transform your smile for the better.
