Sciota, Pennsylvania
If you want to improve the appearance of your smile, then whitening your teeth is a rather quick way to see results. There are many options available in stores: whitening toothpastes, oral rinses or at-home whitening kits. You can also visit your dentist to have your teeth professionally whitened. There is another option, though… Today on the blog, we explain how your cosmetic dentists in Sciota can whiten your smile permanently with veneers.
How do veneers whiten your smile?
Your cosmetic dentist can place veneers on all the visible tooth surfaces in your mouth. Veneers are bonded permanently to your teeth and, with good oral care, can last you 10 years or longer. At Quiet Valley Dental, we work with veneers made of dental porcelain, a beautiful material that can be adjusted to any shade you desire, whether you want to address a single problematic tooth or have them placed on all your visible teeth. Dental porcelain also resists the surface stains that can form from frequent consumption of wine, coffee or tobacco products.
Any whitening treatment has temporary effectiveness
As we have written about previously, of all the methods you have available when it comes to teeth whitening, having a professional whitening treatment completed by your dentist is the best choice. That’s because your dentist has access to powerful bleaching agents that produce more dramatic results and last longer. Also, a professional whitening procedure is overseen by one of our experienced cosmetic dentists, lowering your risk of experiencing enhanced sensitivity in teeth—a rather common side effect of store-bought whitening products. However, even these powerful dental whitening treatments will need to be repeated to continue to enjoy a brighter smile.
Even a professional whitening treatment has limits
A whitening treatment has a ceiling; this means it only can brighten teeth to match the shade of your natural tooth enamel. If you want your teeth to be whiter than that, any type of whitening treatment will not accomplish that goal. If you choose to have veneers, you can have those veneers adjusted to any shade you desire, even if it is brighter than your natural enamel.
Whitening treatments are not designed to remove all types of stains on teeth
A whitening procedure is designed to deal primarily with extrinsic stains–i.e., stains that form on the surface of your teeth from exterior causes. Intrinsic stains, however, develop when the interior layers of the tooth structure start to show through the enamel, or as a side effect of certain prescription medications. Veneers can address any type of stains affecting your teeth because they cover the front of your teeth.
Veneers in Sciota, Pennsylvania
Our cosmetic dentists Dr. Brian Chiusano and Dr. David Miller can use veneers to address a wide variety of aesthetic flaws. Veneers can conceal chips, cracks, small fractures, teeth that are unevenly sized or an undesirable gap between your teeth. If you would like to learn more about veneers or any of the other services we offer, schedule a consultation at Quiet Valley Dental today. Just call (570) 992-7040 or visit us online.
