Smiling is one of the most important tools in our arsenal of expressions. The simple act of smiling helps foster connections with others by making us seem friendlier and more approachable. But what happens when we hesitate to smile due to insecurities surrounding our teeth? When you’re self-conscious about your smile, you tend to smile less, losing out on the numerous benefits that a grin can provide. Fortunately, there is a solution. Using dental veneers, a cosmetic dentist helps revitalize your smile by hiding surface-level imperfections! At Riviera Dental Care, we routinely provide veneers to patients like you in Foley, AL. But what is the veneers process? Visit our skilled cosmetic dentists, like Dr. Havron, to find out!
Understanding Dental Veneers
Dental veneers are thin shells, typically made of porcelain or ceramic, that cover the fronts of your teeth. Think of them like press-on nails for your smile, as they don’t replace your teeth, but merely hide their imperfections.
What’s truly amazing about veneers is their ability to be customized. At our office, a cosmetic dentist like Dr. Havron will work with you to design your ideal smile, down to the very last detail. With veneers, you can change the shape, size, and color of each tooth, hiding any issues in your enamel.
Common problems veneers fix include:
- Small gaps and overlaps
- Cracks and chips
- Stains and discoloration
- Mishappen teeth
However, your smile must be healthy before beginning veneer treatment. Because these thin shells of porcelain address only the surface of your smile, underlying issues will need to be treated. Dr. Havron and the team at Riviera Dental Care will take care of any signs of gum disease or tooth decay. Then, once we’re sure your teeth are healthy, we can begin your veneer process.
What Is the Veneers Process?
The veneers process at Riviera Dental Care is relatively simple.
Your first visit is the initial consultation. There, we will perform a thorough dental exam to assess your smile. If your smile is healthy, we then move on to discussing your smile goals! Typically, patients are looking to improve all the teeth that show in their smile.
Whether you want your teeth straighter, brighter, or more uniform, we’ll work with you to design your dream smile. In many cases, we even have patients bring in pictures to use as a reference point, ensuring we get the details of your preferences right.
Then, with a design in mind, we schedule your procedural appointment!
The procedure for porcelain veneers typically involves two main appointments after an initial consultation.
During your first treatment appointment, we use a local anesthetic to numb your smile. Then, we use a minimally invasive preparation process to remove a small layer of the front-facing enamel from your teeth. Afterward, we’ll take digital impressions of your smile to send to a dental lab. While your final veneers are being crafted, we’ll provide you with temporary veneers to protect your teeth.
While wearing these veneers, you can request changes to their appearance, which we will reflect in your final version. Then, once your veneers arrive, you’ll come in for your last visit, where we remove your temporary set and bond the final veneers to revitalize your smile.
Experience the Minimally Invasive Veneers Process at Riviera Dental Care!
If you struggle to smile because of the imperfections in your teeth, visit Riviera Dental Care. We provide an effective and minimally invasive veneers process to revamp your smile for years to come! With these thin porcelain shells, you can design your dream smile and watch it come to life with just a few short appointments. Book an initial consultation today to learn if you’re eligible for dental veneer treatment.
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