Refresh Your Smile with Porcelain Veneers

Same Day Dentistry birmingham alAs the years pass, our teeth will begin to show signs of natural wear and tear.  These cracks, gaps, chips, discoloration, and misalignments can change how we feel about our smiles and maybe we don’t smile as freely as we should. You may feel embarrassed and overwhelmed when you look at your smile in the mirror and see all the different issues. You might be thinking with dread about the amount of work that you’ll need to have the smile you want.  Dental veneers could be a viable way to correct these problems in just a few office visits with only one procedure instead of multiple.

Refresh Your Existing Smile With Dental Veneers

Using porcelain dental veneers, Birmingham, AL dentist Dr. Bruce Spink of Spink Dentistry can alter the appearance of your smile by correcting the color, shape, and spacing of your teeth for a more uniform, attractive appearance. Dental veneers can eliminate gaps between your teeth, lengthen small or misshapen teeth or whiten stained teeth. Perhaps your teeth are chipped or worn down in places? Porcelain veneers can protect them from further damage while also restoring and refreshing their appearance in a way that looks and feels natural.

Eating and drinking foods and drinks with dyes or that are acidic like coffee, most fruit, and sugar can damage your tooth enamel, causing sensitivity or discoloration. It has been said that digestion begins in the mouth, and everything we eat affects our teeth, some substances more than others. Some patients may consider having their teeth whitened, but dental veneers may be right for you if you have multiple concerns that need to be addressed.

For minor gaps between teeth, or a few misaligned teeth, dental veneers could be a quicker and more affordable option than orthodontic treatment. Porcelain veneers are custom-created for each patient’s mouth and placed over your existing teeth. In this way, Dr. Spink can tailor yours to cover any minor misalignment, gaps, or cracks.

Are Dental Veneers Right For Me?

After he removes the outermost layer of enamel, the newly-crafted porcelain veneers are simply attached to the teeth by Dr. Spink. This is unlike a dental crown, where the damaged teeth are removed or altered. With dental veneers the teeth in your smile will still be your own, but enhanced with a protective layer.

There are situations where porcelain veneers may not be the best option at this time for some individuals. For example, individuals who suffer from habitual grinding of teeth may want to consult with Dr. Spink about treating this issue before veneers are installed. Patients with very sensitive teeth may not want to undergo the procedure until this issue is resolved. Fortunately, once these issues are treated, most patients are able to benefit from veneers or other cosmetic options offered by Dr. Spink.

Dental Veneers In Birmingham, AL

If you are in the Birmingham, AL area and would like to learn more about whether porcelain veneers are right for you, or just need a cleaning or consultation, please call (205) 235-5043 to schedule with Spink Dentistry or schedule with our office online.