Before anything else, people notice your smile that's why maintaining your perfect smile is important. Your dentist, Dr. Jeffrey Pike can help you fix your smile with porcelain veneers in Scarsdale, and Westchester, NY.
What Are Veneers?
Dental veneers, also known as porcelain veneers, are shells your dentist cements over your natural teeth to cover up dental imperfections.
Common dental defects that you can correct with dental veneers include:
- Cracked teeth
- Chipped teeth
- Discolored teeth
- Crooked teeth
Veneers Are Permanent
Deciding to get porcelain veneers for your teeth is a huge decision. That's because you can't reverse the procedure and go back to your natural teeth.
To install porcelain veneers for Westchester, and Scarsdale, NY, residents, your dentist, Dr. Pike shaves the enamel of your natural teeth before cementing your veneers in place. This ensures a perfect fit.
Your Veneers Are Custom-made
Your dentist takes care to make your veneers match your smile and facial structure.
Veneers Might Not Be For Everyone
It's not enough to decide you want veneers. Your teeth need sufficient enamel to allow for veneers. Certain oral health conditions such as gum disease can also disqualify you from getting dental veneers.
Before you get your dental veneers, you'll need to talk to your dentist, Dr. Pike, about your candidacy for dental implants. He'll proceed to examine your teeth which might include X-rays.
The Procedure Isn't Painful
Don't let pain cause you to shy away from getting dental veneers. The process of preparing your teeth to receive the veneers isn't painful. Your dentist might give you a mild sedative to reduce your discomfort.
Some people experience a little gum sensitivity after getting veneers but it goes away after some time.
You'll Need to Replace Your Veneers
Dental veneers don't last forever and you can expect that you'll need to replace them eventually. As you chew through things, your veneers could chip too. Usually, you would need to replace your veneers after about 10 years of use.
Do you have more questions about getting dental veneers in Westchester, and Scarsdale, NY? Call (914) 725-0707 to schedule your consultation with Dr. Pike and begin your journey to a perfect smile with dental veneers.