If you are looking for a way to redesign, reshape, and improve the color of your smile, cosmetic dentistry encompasses a variety of services to help do just that. Here at Lakeside Dentistry in Yakima, WA, our dentists, Drs. Karen Tritinger-Young, Steven Kitts, and Corie Vitkovic, use porcelain veneers to fix misalignment issues as well as gaps, chips, cracks, or teeth that are diminishing from bruxism. During a consultation at our dental office, our doctors can address what you hope to achieve during your smile makeover. We can also determine if you are a candidate for porcelain veneers and discuss any questions or concerns you may have—read on to learn more.
How Porcelain Veneers Can Renew Your Smile
A veneer is a wafer-thin custom-made shell of ceramic (porcelain) that bonds to the natural tooth surface. It provides a realistic appearance and is a very conservative approach to changing the size, shape, and color of enamel. To restore your smile, these thin shells bond to the front of the tooth once your dentist initiates a treatment plan and sets it into action. Placing the veneers typically requires two visits to complete.
Benefits of Porcelain Veneers
Our Yakima, WA, patients love these cosmetic restorations because they are highly durable and accurately represent natural-looking enamel. The procedure is also minimally-invasive and requires little to no anesthesia or downtime. Other advantages of porcelain veneers include:
- A reinforced bite to enjoy your favorite foods
- A natural look for a boost in confidence
- Stain resistance for a brighter smile
- Minor and major tooth imperfection repairs
Caring for Porcelain Veneers
With proper at-home care and routine visits to our Yakima, WA, dental office, porcelain veneers can last between 10-15 years. To get the most out of your cosmetic dentistry investment, our dentists will advise you to protect them by brushing at least twice a day and flossing at least once daily. If you're an athlete, a mouthguard can decrease the risk of developing chips or cracks, and you should avoid using your teeth as tools for the same reason.
Interested? Give Us a Call
If you are interested in enhancing your smile, consult with one of the dentists here at Lakeside Dentistry to discuss the many advantages of cosmetic dentistry. To schedule an appointment at our Yakima, WA, dental office, please call 509-494-0121.