Dental veneers are an excellent solution for those looking to enhance the appearance of their smile. These thin, custom-made shells are placed on the front surface of your teeth to correct various dental imperfections. They can help treat various dental issues such as discoloration, chips, cracks, gaps between teeth, and even misalignment.

How Are Dental Veneers Placed?

The process starts with a consultation with our dentist, who will evaluate your oral health and discuss your goals for your smile. Once you've decided to move forward with veneers, the next step is preparation. A small amount of enamel is usually removed from the tooth's surface to ensure a proper fit for the veneer. After preparing the tooth or teeth receiving the veneer, impressions will be taken and sent to a dental laboratory where skilled technicians will craft custom-made veneers specifically tailored to enhance your smile. During this time, temporary veneers may be placed on your teeth until the permanent ones are ready.

Once the final veneers have been created and sent back to your dentist's office, it's time for placement! The dentist will carefully bond each individual veneer onto its corresponding tooth using special cement and light technology. This ensures a strong bond and natural-looking results. With proper care and maintenance, these thin porcelain shells can provide long-lasting results in enhancing the beauty of your smile.

The Advantages of Dental Veneers

Dental veneers offer numerous advantages that make them a popular choice for individuals looking to enhance their smile. 

• One of the biggest benefits is their ability to dramatically improve the appearance of stained, chipped, or misaligned teeth. Veneers are thin shells made from porcelain or composite resin that are custom-made to fit over your existing teeth.
• Another advantage of dental veneers is that they provide long-lasting results. With proper care and maintenance, veneers can last for many years, providing you with a beautiful smile for a long time. They are also resistant to staining, so you can enjoy your favorite foods and beverages without worrying about discoloration.
• Unlike other restorative procedures like crowns or braces, dental veneers require minimal alteration of the natural tooth structure. This means that less enamel needs to be removed in order to place the veneer, making it a more conservative option.
• Dental veneers can help improve your self-confidence by giving you a radiant and symmetrical smile. The customized nature of veneers allows your dentist to create a natural-looking result that blends seamlessly with your existing teeth.

How to Care for Your Dental Veneers

Caring for your dental veneers is essential to ensure their longevity and maintain a beautiful smile. Here are some tips on how to properly care for your dental veneers:

1. Maintain good oral hygiene: Brush your teeth at least twice a day with a soft-bristled toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste. Floss daily to remove any plaque or food particles that may accumulate around the veneers.
2. Avoid biting hard objects: Dental veneers are durable, but they can still be damaged by excessive force. Avoid biting down on hard objects like ice, pens, or fingernails, as this can cause chipping or cracking of the veneers.
3. Limit staining foods and beverages: While dental veneers are resistant to staining, it's still important to minimize the consumption of foods and beverages that can discolor them, such as coffee, tea, red wine, and berries.
4. Quit smoking: Smoking not only stains natural teeth but can also affect the appearance of dental veneers over time. Quitting smoking will not only benefit your overall health but also help preserve the aesthetics of your smile.
5. Regular dental check-ups: Visit your dentist regularly for routine check-ups and cleanings to ensure optimal oral health and detect any issues with your dental veneers early on.

To find out more about the dental services we offer at Bencaz Family Dentistry, call (225) 665-2417 or schedule a consultation online. You can also visit us at 130 N. Hummell Street, Denham Springs, LA 70726.