Babies learn to smile and cry before they can talk, walk, or gesture. Even without words, we can still communicate through our facial expressions. A simple smile can express how you feel without saying a single word. If our smiles are so evolutionarily important that babies can do it, why do we hide them? Unfortunately, children as young as four years old may feel embarrassed about their smile and hide it behind their hands. This embarrassment—felt at any age—often comes from feeling self-conscious about our teeth. Sometimes, no matter how much you brush or floss, your teeth won’t get whiter, and you can’t change their shape on your own. If you’re finding yourself hiding your smile, it might be time to consider veneers.
What Are Veneers?
Porcelain veneers are a cosmetic dentistry procedure that can improve your smile in a personalized way! These thin porcelain plates are perfectly tailored to your teeth, attaching to the existing tooth like a shell. Our dentists make veneers to match your preferred tooth color, helping you achieve your perfect smile. We use dental cement to bond these coverings to the teeth. This strong adhesive ensures your new smile stays secure.
Because every individual veneer is curated to match your preferred length, shape, and color, we can design a smile that meets your cosmetic goals. As a result, you can enjoy a beautiful smile that changes how you feel about yourself.
What Can Veneers Do for You?
Porcelain veneers hide imperfections on your natural teeth so that you can wear your smile proudly.
Improve Your Self-Confidence
We use veneers to combat a wide range of problems that can impact your self-confidence. Issues like staining, crooked or misshapen teeth, or chips and fractures can all make someone hide their smile. Veneers address these issues to create a radiant, uniform look and dramatically improve your smile’s appearance. A renewed smile can have a profound impact on your self-esteem. When you feel more confident, you’re more likely to be outgoing, act social, and smile with ease!
Enhance Your Overall Well-Being
While it may seem small, smiling greatly impacts your mood, health, and lifespan! Smiling triggers the release of neurotransmitters in the body that can influence your emotional state. For instance, smiling releases dopamine and serotonin—chemicals that can boost your mood and act like a natural antidepressant!
Smiling also helps you relax, boosts your immune system, and promotes better overall health. In fact, research shows that genuine smiles can even contribute to a longer life!
If insecurities about your teeth are keeping you from smiling, they can affect your well-being. Fortunately, veneers can transform your smile and improve your quality of life.
What Does the Veneer Process Look Like?
The first step to perfecting your smile with veneers is to schedule a free consultation with our team at the Center for Cosmetic Dentistry in Cleveland, TN. At your consultation, we will help you decide if veneers are the right choice for your particular needs. If so, we’ll discuss your smile goals and preferences to design a treatment plan that is unique to you.
The next step is to take an impression or scan of the natural teeth in your mouth. Then, our dentists will remove a bit of enamel to make room for the veneer shell. We want the veneer to be flush against the tooth to look as seamless as possible. Although getting veneers is generally painless, if this step in the process makes you nervous, don’t fret! We can use a local anesthetic to numb the area if you are concerned about your comfort.
Veneers often require multiple visits due to lab fabrication time. However, with our advanced in-house CEREC machine, we can sometimes create your veneers in just one visit.
When your veneers are ready, we’ll clean and etch your teeth, then apply dental cement to bond the veneers to each tooth. We’ll use a curing light to harden the cement, ensuring a strong and long-lasting bond for your new smile.
Finally, we will make any last adjustments, checking that your bite lines up and the veneers feel comfortable in your mouth. We will make sure you are 100% happy with your new look before we send you out the door with a beautiful, enhanced smile!
Book a Free Consultation To Learn How Veneers Can Help You Smile!
Smiling is both a powerful communication tool and an excellent way to improve your daily life. A confident smile can positively impact how you feel and how others perceive you. That’s why porcelain veneers aren’t just shells that hide your teeth—they’re an investment in your health and self-esteem. If you’re ready to enhance your smile, we’re eager to help! Contact the Center for Cosmetic Dentistry today to schedule a free consultation and start your journey to a new, radiant smile with veneers.
