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One of the best investments you can make in yourself is beautifying your smile. Our smiles are the first thing others notice about us when we meet and greet friends, colleagues, and acquaintances. For this reason, having a smile that makes you feel confident is the key to finding success in almost every area of your life. Over time, smiles can become flawed due to decay or discoloration. The solution to this problem may be porcelain veneers.
Veneers are ultra-thin shells bonded to front teeth to disguise discoloration and imperfections. The most popular material used to make veneers is porcelain. Porcelain is extremely durable and stain-resistant, and because it’s translucent, it closely resembles natural teeth.
While porcelain veneers are a popular option for covering stained or discolored teeth, they can also be used to camouflage other types of cosmetic dental imperfections, including:
Porcelain is the best veneer material because it is extraordinarily durable. The porcelain used to make veneers is medical-grade ceramic. This material is resistant to chipping, cracking, and teeth’ normal wear and tear. To make the porcelain, specialized technicians use a firing process, which makes the material even stronger.
Most people with dental imperfections on their front teeth can benefit from porcelain veneers. However, other dental issues must be addressed before you can begin the veneer process. For example, if you have cavities or gum disease, your dentist must treat these first. Once these concerns have been addressed, you can proceed with cosmetic dentistry.
For most people, porcelain veneers can last 10 to 15 years. Porcelain is stain-resistant, so it’s easy to keep your smile bright for a long time. Good oral hygiene is important for oral health and keeping your porcelain veneers beautiful. If you have veneers, you will also help them last longer by avoiding habits like chewing on hard objects, nail-biting, or grinding your teeth.
To prepare your teeth for your porcelain veneers, the dentist must use a grinding tool to remove a very small amount of your natural dental enamel. This is essential because the veneers need to fit perfectly on your teeth. After you and the dental care team choose the shade for your veneers, molds of your teeth are sent to a laboratory where your veneers are made.
If you’re looking for the best dentist for a smile makeover, you will find exactly what you need with Dr. Greg Pitts and the team at the Greg G Pitts DDS office in American Fork, Utah. Call (801) 758-0019 today to book your consultation, or use our online form to schedule an appointment.
Dr. Greg G. Pitts earned his DDS from Creighton Dental School in 1999 after completing a BS in Exercise Science from Brigham Young University, where he played football as a linesman for the Cougars. Still actively involved with Utah Valley athletics, Dr. Pitts is the official dentist for both the BYU and Utah Valley University athletic departments. Dr. Pitts is a member of the UDA, ADA, AGD, and the American Academy of Sports Dentistry, reflecting his commitment to maintaining the highest modern standards in dental care.
View LinkedIn ProfileDr. John William Collins received the honor of graduating cum laude from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Dental Medicine with a DMD. With advanced training in molar endodontics and wisdom teeth extractions, he also specializes in root canals and cosmetic dentistry. He is Level 3 sedation certified, so he can provide safe IV sedation for patients who need it. Having served as a general dentist in El Paso, Dr. Collins was also a faculty member at the Woody L. Hunt School of Dental Medicine at Texas Tech University Health Science Center in El Paso.
View LinkedIn ProfileDr. Beau Seager earned his DMD from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Dental Medicine after completing a degree in Exercise Science from Brigham Young University. He has experience serving as a dentist in El Paso, Texas, where he worked with underserved communities, demonstrating his commitment to providing quality care to those in need. Dr. Seager is dedicated to ensuring the well-being of his patients by providing compassionate, expert dental care.
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