Porcelain dental veneers: The secret to a perfect smile

When watching TV or scrolling through social media, does it ever seem like every celebrity has perfect teeth? While some people are born with picture-perfect teeth, most people have at least a few imperfections in the appearance of their smile… and that’s where porcelain dental veneers come in! At Abel, Phan & Associates in Potomac Falls, Virginia, your dream smile is within reach. We offer customized smile transformations using beautiful, natural-looking veneers that will leave everyone guessing about the secret to your perfect smile.

What are porcelain veneers, and how do they work?

Dental veneers are very thin shells of porcelain that are custom crafted for your unique smile. Shaped and bonded onto the front of your teeth, they hide a wide range of imperfections such as:

• Chips
• Asymmetry in your smile
• Pitted or grooved enamel
• Gaps between teeth
• Minor misalignment
• Permanent stains
• Unevenly sized or shaped teeth
• Worn-down teeth

Benefits of porcelain veneers

Over the last decade, more and more patients have opted to transform their smiles with porcelain veneers. In fact, veneers are now one of the most common dental treatments performed in the US each year! Porcelain veneers offer many benefits for your smile. They are:

• Natural-looking: modern dental porcelain has the same luster and translucency as natural tooth enamel, so no one will even suspect that you have had veneers placed

• Stain-resistant: porcelain is naturally stain resistant, so you can enjoy your favorite foods and beverages without affecting your dazzling white smile

• Long-lasting: with good care and dental hygiene, porcelain veneers can last for many years

• Completely customized: the color and shape of your veneers will be custom designed to complement your unique smile

Alternatives to porcelain veneers

At Abel, Phan & Associates, we strive to offer our patients a variety of options to meet different patients’ needs, budgets, and preferences. Cosmetic dental bonding can be an excellent alternative for patients who only need to modify one or a few teeth or are looking for a more economical option than porcelain veneers. This chairside procedure offers many of the same cosmetic benefits that porcelain veneers do. No natural tooth structure needs to be removed for dental bonding; however, the results tend to last for a shorter time so more maintenance treatments will be required over time. We are happy to discuss the pros and cons of your options to help you arrive at a confident decision.

Am I a good candidate for veneers?

Veneers can be a terrific solution for people who want to rapidly transform the appearance of their smile. It is important to understand that veneers are a cosmetic treatment and will not address underlying oral health issues or misalignment. We may recommend that you undergo restorative dental treatments or gum disease therapy prior to having veneers placed to ensure that your investment in your smile is long-lasting.

To determine whether you are a good candidate for veneers and ask any questions you have about the process, call Abel, Phan & Associates in Potomac Falls, VA, today! We are always welcoming new patients to our dental family, and our office can be reached at (571) 450-9848.

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