Sciota, Pennsylvania
Brightening your teeth can make a dramatic difference in the appearance of your smile. These days, there are more options than ever to get whiter teeth. You could choose to use a whitening toothpaste, an oral rinse, a store-bought whitening kit or visit your cosmetic dentist in Sciota for a professional whitening treatment. However, cosmetic dentists have other means of producing whiter teeth. Read on as we explore how the team at Chestnuthill Dental can use veneers to produce the dazzling bright smile you always wanted.
Any whitening treatment has its limitations
A teeth whitening is the most popular type of procedure performed in cosmetic dentistry—and it is superior to any of the over-the-counter methods to whiten teeth that you can purchase. Typically able to be completed in an hour or less, a whitening treatment produces teeth that stay brighter longer than any over-the-counter option, and without causing enhanced sensitivity in teeth like many store-bought whitening kits have been known to do. However, even a professional dental whitening only remains effective for a certain time before a repeat treatment will be needed.
Furthermore, a whitening treatment only is designed to address extrinsic stains. These are surface stains that may form from tobacco use or frequent consumption of certain dark-colored foods and beverages. Intrinsic stains occur when the interior layers of the tooth structure start to show through the enamel. These stains may form due to defects in the enamel, a condition known as fluorosis; or as a reaction to taking certain prescription medications.
Veneers are one of the most versatile treatment options in cosmetic dentistry
Made of a thin shell of dental porcelain that is placed over the front of a tooth or over all of your teeth, veneers can do much more than just brighten your smile. Simultaneously, veneers can correct a host of aesthetic problems including crookedness, teeth that appear to be too short or of uneven sizes, chips, cracks, small fractures, uneven wear due to teeth grinding or failing dental work, or concealing an unwanted gap between two teeth.
What can veneers do that a whitening treatment cannot?
You can brighten your smile by having veneers installed on all the visible tooth surfaces in your mouth. These veneers can be adjusted to any shade of brightness you desire—even if it is brighter than your natural enamel. They can resolve either intrinsic or extrinsic stains. And, because veneers are bonded to your teeth, your whiter smile will last for years… maybe decades if you follow a good regimen of oral care.
Porcelain veneers in Sciota, Pennsylvania
To learn more about our veneer procedure, our whitening treatments, or any of the ways we use cosmetic dentistry to produce great-looking smiles, schedule a consultation at Chestnuthill Dental today. At this appointment, one of our dentists will review your dental records and evaluate your current oral condition. This is also a great time for you to discuss your aesthetic goals and ask any questions you have about the cosmetic procedure you are interested in receiving. Schedule your consultation today at our office in Sciota by calling (570) 402-7001 or completing our online appointment request form.
