An attractive, healthy looking smile extends far beyond the health of your mouth; indeed, many people believe that brushing and flossing is all it takes to ensure that a winning smile stays that way.
However, not everyone is blessed with perfect teeth, and for most people, there are some imperfections we would want to address – from staining and discoloration, to widening a narrow smile. Developments in cosmetic dentistry, however, mean that a huge range of treatments – from veneers to teeth whitening and dental implants – are available to address most concerns a person might have with their smile. [pullquote]Veneers are typically constructed from thin porcelain, and they can be customized to fit the patients mouth in a range of ways, from size to coloration so that a narrow smile can be broadened with ease.[/pullquote]
For a narrow smile, where the smile appears constricted due to the teeth pointing down or inwards towards the interior of the mouth while the front teeth point outwards and so appearing more prominent, is an ideal candidate for improvement by a cosmetic dentist, and a popular method of widening this type of smile is through the use of veneers. Veneers are small, thin shells that are affixed onto existing teeth by a cosmetic dentist in such a fashion that they can alter the look of the patient’s smile to produce desired results and appearance.
Veneers are typically constructed from thin porcelain, and they can be customized to fit the patients mouth in a range of ways, from size to coloration so that a narrow smile can be broadened with ease. Teeth can appear realigned, or appear longer or fuller through the use of a simple, yet highly effective technique.
A cosmetic dentist removes a small amount of a patient’s tooth enamel in preparation for the tooth to receive the veneer; dental imprints are taken and the veneers are then manufactured according to the desired result in a dental lab. Once the veneers have been delivered back to the dentist, he bonds the veneers into place on top of the teeth to produce the enhanced smile.
The end result is not just a smile that is more attractive, but also natural looking as the veneers are translucent; allowing the teeth’s natural color to shine through.
Veneers can be used to treat other smile anomalies too, not just narrow smiles – teeth that are slightly misaligned, severely stained teeth or damaged teeth can all be treated with dental veneers, so whatever imperfection your smile might have, there’s an excellent chance a cosmetic dentist can address your concerns through the use of dental veneers.
To find out if you are a candidate for dental veneers, contact Governor’s Park Dental Group serving Denver CO today to schedule your personal consultation.