{"id":66,"date":"2020-12-03T00:21:54","date_gmt":"2020-12-03T00:21:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kathylamdds.com\/blog\/?p=66"},"modified":"2021-01-21T00:22:04","modified_gmt":"2021-01-21T00:22:04","slug":"facts-about-veneers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kathylamdds.com\/blog\/2020\/12\/03\/facts-about-veneers\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Facts to Know Before You Get Porcelain Veneers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Are you thinking about enhancing your smile? Everyone wants\nto feel confident about their teeth, but that is difficult to do when you\u2019re\ninsecure about certain imperfections. Fortunately, there are all sorts of different\ncosmetic treatments out there to help, including porcelain veneers<\/a>.\nHowever, because they are such a huge investment, it is important that you are knowledgeable\non the subject. Here are some facts about veneers you should know before making\nthe commitment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Veneers Minimize and Eliminate Imperfections<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whether you have cracks, chips, gaps, misshapen teeth, or discoloration,\nporcelain veneers can cover it up. They are thin, porcelain shells that are\ncustomized to be the exact size, shape, and color needed to blend in seamlessly\nwith the rest of your smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You Don\u2019t Need Them on Every Tooth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Some patients opt to have veneers on all of their teeth for\na more dramatic smile makeover, but if you just want one or two to correct some\npesky teeth that have multiple flaws, that\u2019s okay too. You will need to work with\nyour cosmetic dentist to determine the best treatment plan to meet your\nindividual needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Veneers Are Long Lasting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

They may not last for the rest of your life, but they should\ncertainly last from 15 to 20 years if not more. However, for them to be around\nthis long, you will need to be sure that you are caring for them properly. This\nmeans brushing twice and flossing once each day as well as avoiding foods that\nhave a tendency to cause staining, like red wine, berries, coffee, and black\ntea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They Are a Permanent Alteration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you get veneers, your dentist must remove a thin layer of\nyour protective enamel. However, once this is done, it cannot be undone. It is impossible\nto remove your veneers later and go back to the way your teeth were. They are\nstill a great way for many patients to work towards their dream smile, but it\nis important to recognize that you can\u2019t turn back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They Can Be Placed in Just a Couple of Visits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

During your first visit, you will discuss with your dentist\nabout your smile goals and what you hope to achieve with your veneers. Next,\nthey will remove a small amount of protective enamel to create room for your\nveneer. After taking an impression of your bite, she will send them off to the laboratory\nto have your veneers custom-made. You will be provided with a temporary set of veneers\nto wear until your next visit, when your permanent ones are placed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Porcelain veneers are an investment, but so many patients\nlove the results. With all of their cosmetic benefits, it is no wonder that\nthey are so popular in Hollywood and across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr.\nKathy Lam<\/a> earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery from Howard University\nCollege of Dentistry in 2002 and is committed to attending continuing education\ncourses through Spear. She offers porcelain veneers as a cosmetic option at her\npractice in Wheaton, IL. For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit\nher website<\/a> or call (630)\n653-7720.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Are you thinking about enhancing your smile? Everyone wants to feel confident about their teeth, but that is difficult to do when you\u2019re insecure about certain imperfections. Fortunately, there are all sorts of different cosmetic treatments out there to help, including porcelain veneers. However, because they are such a huge investment, it is important that […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-66","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kathylamdds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/66","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kathylamdds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kathylamdds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kathylamdds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kathylamdds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=66"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.kathylamdds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/66\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":68,"href":"https:\/\/www.kathylamdds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/66\/revisions\/68"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kathylamdds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=66"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kathylamdds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=66"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kathylamdds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=66"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}