Dental veneers can dramatically improve the appearance of your smile in a relatively short amount of time. There are limitations to the procedure, and it is a permanent one, but you can expect veneers themselves to last somewhere between 10 and 15 years, although they can last for longer. But you can take steps to make them last as long as possible and get the absolute most from your investment. To learn more about dental veneers and how to care for them, contact your Saluda, SC, dentist Dr. Sam Wheeler of Saluda Smilemakers.
Tips For Longevity
The advice to protect your veneers is not much different from that given to protect your natural teeth. Such as is the case of avoiding biting hard foods like ice, corn kernels, or candy. It's also a good idea not to use your teeth as a tool to cut tape or open packages.
If you practice contact sports then you can protect your smile with a mouthguard, and by using a nightguard if you grind your teeth as you sleep.
Because veneers cannot be whitened as natural teeth can, protecting them against stains is very important. But the good news is that veneers are not as easy to stain as enamel, but the discoloration is possible over time.
Veneers in Saluda, SC
Understanding how veneers work may better help to explain why they last as long as they do. A dental veneer is a tooth-shaped shell that is bonded onto our tooth in order to restore or improve its appearance. They can correct a great variety of imperfections, from shape and size, to spacing, and color.
Some of the tooth has to be reshaped before attaching the veneer, not nearly as much as might be necessary with a dental crown, but enough that the tooth will need protection going forward. Multiple veneers are typically applied at once to radically transform a smile.
If you're interested in veneers in Saluda, SC, schedule a consultation today with Dr. Wheeler of Saluda Smilemakers by dialing (864) 445-8124.