Transform Your Smile With Veneers
If you could change your smile, would you? Perhaps when you look in the mirror, you're not as confident about your teeth as you could be. You find yourself wishing your teeth were straighter, free from gaps, evenly colored...The list goes on.
Are any of the following problems keeping you from showing the world your best and brightest smile?
- Yellow, gray or otherwise discolored teeth
- Teeth worn down from age or excessive grinding and clenching
- Teeth chipped or broken from age or traumatic injury
- Teeth that are crooked or misaligned
- Irregular teeth with craters or bulges
- Teeth with gaps in between them
If the answer is "yes," dental veneers might be the right choice for you. This non-invasive procedure can be performed over the course of just a few visits to Amara Dental located in Toms River. At our office, conveniently located near New Jersey areas like Beachwood, Pine Beach, Lakehurst, Ocean County, Seaside Heights, Brick and Ocean Gate, we transform smiles with a combination of cutting-edge cosmetic dentistry and good old-fashioned dental care.
What You Need to Know About Dental Veneers
What they are: Dental veneers are thin porcelain shells custom-fitted and shaped to mimic the appearance of your natural teeth. Porcelain is stain-resistant and durable, meaning that with proper oral care, your veneers can last up to a decade. Veneers are used to transform the appearance of your smile, and the results can be astounding, correcting imperfections in placement, alignment, color and size.
Who is eligible for them: If you're not satisfied with the aesthetic impact of your smile, ask your dentist about veneers. They're suitable for a range of issues, but in some cases your dentist will recommend that you seek alternatives. Individuals with decaying teeth, weak teeth, gum disease or inadequate enamel on the surface of their teeth are typically not good candidates for veneers.
How the process works: First, during an initial consultation, your dentist will examine your teeth, take x-rays and make impressions of your teeth to determine whether dental veneers are right for you. One you decide on the procedure, your dentist will prepare your teeth for veneers by removing enamel from the surface of your teeth (which will later be replaced by veneers).
Then, your dentist will take another impression of your teeth and send it to a lab that will create a customized set of veneers. In the office, your dentist will prepare the surface of your teeth for veneers, and then bond them to your teeth with a special rapid-setting cement. Finally, your dentist will make sure the veneers fit properly within your mouth and that you retain the correct bite. A set of veneers lasts anywhere from five to ten years with proper care.
Alternative Options:
In some cases, dental veneers are not the best option; however, patients who aren't eligible for veneers can consider the alternatives, including:
Dental bonding. Much like veneers, dental bonding can alter the shape and appearance of your teeth, including aesthetic defects like discoloration and gaps. Instead of porcelain, bonding uses tooth-colored resin. While less expensive than porcelain veneers, resin bonding is less durable and more prone to staining.
Dental implants. Veneers can correct multiple aesthetic defects, but not missing teeth. However, dental implants combined with crowns seamlessly replace any missing teeth you may have.
Schedule Your Consultation with Amara Dental Located in Toms River
Whether you're located in Ocean County, Seaside Heights or Ocean Gate (and other nearby New Jersey towns like Pine Beach, Lakehurst and Beachwood), we can help you achieve the smile you truly deserve. Call us at 732-473-1444 today!
