{"id":15,"date":"2017-07-14T12:49:15","date_gmt":"2017-07-14T12:49:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dpmgeneraldentistry.com\/blog\/?p=15"},"modified":"2021-09-08T17:04:02","modified_gmt":"2021-09-08T17:04:02","slug":"porcelain-veneers-can-transform-smile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dpmgeneraldentistry.com\/blog\/2017\/07\/14\/porcelain-veneers-can-transform-smile\/","title":{"rendered":"How Porcelain Veneers Can Transform Your Smile"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-16\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dpmgeneraldentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/AdobeStock_103142589__1502715092_80064-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"How do porcelain veneers work?\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dpmgeneraldentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/AdobeStock_103142589__1502715092_80064-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dpmgeneraldentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/AdobeStock_103142589__1502715092_80064-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dpmgeneraldentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/AdobeStock_103142589__1502715092_80064.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019re meeting up with some of your friends later tonight, and you know one of them is definitely going to take pictures the entire evening. Seeing as how they\u2019ll inevitably end up on the internet for everyone to see, you have some work to do. You see, <strong>you <em>really <\/em>don\u2019t like how your smile looks<\/strong>. Some teeth are chipped, cracked, and you even have a few noticeable gaps. You\u2019re extremely self-conscious about it, so you\u2019re practicing smiling without showing your teeth. Wouldn\u2019t it be great if this was the LAST thing on your mind? <strong>What if you could just smile and know you looked fantastic?<\/strong> If your teeth have multiple cosmetic flaws you\u2019d like to get rid of, porcelain veneers could be exactly what you need. Of course, this brings up obvious questions: What are they? Are they right for you? How do you actually get them?<\/p>\n<p>Today, we\u2019re going to answer these questions and more so you can know precisely how to get your dream smile.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>What are Porcelain Veneers?<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpmgeneraldentistry.com\/cosmetic-dentistry.html\">Porcelain veneers<\/a> are extremely thin ceramic coverings that are bonded to the front of the teeth in order to improve their appearance in every way. A patient can get a single veneer or an entire set that covers all the teeth that show when they smile. Each set is entirely custom-made, so they can provide everything from a subtle touch-up to a complete makeover.<\/p>\n<h2>How Can Porcelain Veneers Improve My Smile?<\/h2>\n<p>If there are a variety of things you don\u2019t like about how your smile looks, porcelain veneers are probably the best way to fix them all at once. This is why they are one of the most popular cosmetic treatments available today. With this one procedure, your dentist can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Instantly whiten your teeth<\/li>\n<li>Fix\/mask chips and cracks<\/li>\n<li>Get rid of obvious gaps<\/li>\n<li>Make small or misshapen teeth blend with your smile<\/li>\n<li>Straighten slightly misaligned teeth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Are They Right for Me?<\/h2>\n<p>This treatment is perfect for anyone who is looking to permanently enhance the appearance of their smile. Also, thanks to the quality of <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dental_porcelain\">dental porcelain<\/a>, these veneers can often improve the strength and function of the teeth as well. The only requirement a person must have in order to get them is that they need enough healthy dental structure to support the veneers. If a patient has a cavity or gum disease, for example, those will need to be treated before porcelain veneers can be applied.<\/p>\n<h2>How Can I Get Porcelain Veneers?<\/h2>\n<p>The only way to get this treatment is to visit a cosmetic dentist in your area. It will all start with a consultation where you\u2019ll discuss what you hope to achieve, and once that is settled, the actual procedure can typically be completed in as little as two visits. After that, you\u2019ll have a gorgeous, perfect smile that you\u2019ll always be ready to show off with confidence. The next time you\u2019re out with your friends, they\u2019ll ensure that your teeth are the absolute <em>last <\/em>thing you\u2019ll be thinking about.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019re meeting up with some of your friends later tonight, and you know one of them is definitely going to take pictures the entire evening. 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