Having a beautiful, well-aligned smile is a physical attribute that has many benefits for your social and professional life. One of the most requested cosmetic treatments at Bethesda Row Dental in Bethesda, MD, is veneers. These attractive dental restorations are usually added when a patient wants a full smile makeover. Find out what veneers can do for your smile, your overall appearance, and your self-confidence.

How Are Veneers Crafted?
Typically, the front six to eight teeth are covered by veneers (sometimes both the top and bottom rows). The shape and size of each veneer is determined by a dental impression that is taken at your initial appointment. A dental technician uses the impression of your teeth to form each veneer out of white porcelain material. The result is a transparent, wafer-like device that is very lightweight and will be attached to the front of each tooth. A dental cement, which is the ideal shade for your smile, is used to bond each veneer, then they are contoured to a natural shape. Your Bethesda, MD, dentist will provide you with a temporary wax “model” for how your teeth will look.

What Veneers Can Do for You
Patients prefer veneers because they can make a remarkable difference in the appearance of your teeth in a short period of time. When a patient wants a full smile makeover, veneers are usually involved in the process. Veneers help protect your teeth, even if the enamel is soft or eroded from years of acidic foods or bruxism (grinding).

Are Veneers Your Ideal Solution?
As long as your teeth are healthy and in generally good condition on the interior, there’s a good chance that porcelain veneers will be a good solution for you. They will hold, beautifying your smile, for 10 years or longer with good dental care, which includes flossing, having your teeth checked, and treated regularly for signs of gum disease.

Get a Dentist’s Opinion
Contact Bethesda Row Dental in Bethesda, MD, to determine if you can benefit from having veneers installed. Call (301) 657-3220 today for a cosmetic consultation with Dr. John Kelly, a family dentist who is committed to helping you get the healthy smile you desire.