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Are you interested in finding out how dental veneers can improve your smile?
There are many ways in which to give your smile a makeover when you turn to our Andover, MA, dentist Dr. Richard Hopgood of Advanced Dental Concepts; however, when people want a smile that would rival the rich and famous, then they often choose dental veneers. Fortunately, you don’t need the bank account of the rich and famous in order to get this new smile. Dental veneers can and will breathe new life back into your smile in just three visits.
What are dental veneers?
Veneers are thin translucent shells often made from porcelain. Each veneer is tailor-made to fit your tooth, so you’ll always get a veneer that offers a realistic and comfortable fit. The translucency of the porcelain also mimics the way natural teeth reflect light, so when you smile no one will be able to tell that you have veneers.
What dental issues are veneers ideal for?
Veneers are a wonderful option for most people looking to make minor-to-moderate cosmetic enhancements to their smile. In essence, veneers are used to change the size, shape or color of one or more teeth. Whenever you choose to makeover your entire smile or you just want one veneer to fix an embarrassing tooth, Dr. Richard D. Hopgood of Advanced Dental Concepts, our Andover cosmetic dentist, has you covered.
You may be right for dental veneers if:
- You want to hide discolorations and stains that teeth whitening can’t address
- You want to close up those uneven gaps between teeth
- You want to hide cracks, chips and fractures
- You have minor crookedness or crowding and want a straighter smile
- You have worn-down teeth due to teeth grinding
- You have a malformed or misshapen tooth
How do you get dental veneers?
Here are the steps involved in getting your new restoration:
Consultation: Before you can undergo any cosmetic dentistry procedure, we need to make sure that your teeth and gums are healthy enough for treatment. We also want to discuss your treatment goals to make sure that you will get the results you want through veneers.
Preparation: Before veneers can be placed, we will need to shave off some enamel from the front of your teeth to make room for your veneers. Since veneers are thin, enamel removal is minimal. Once the teeth are prepped, we will take molds of your teeth from which to construct your veneers.
Placement: Once your veneers have been constructed, it’s time to have the final fitting before bonding them to the front of your teeth.
Dr. Richard D. Hopgood of Advanced Dental Concepts in Andover, MA, is ready to give you the smile you’ve always wanted, so let’s find out if veneers can offer the results you’re looking for. Call us today to learn more.
