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Are Veneers a Good Choice for Damaged Teeth?
It’s hard to smile when you have flawed teeth. More likely than not, you view your smile as a source of embarrassment. Cosmetic veneers offer the perfect remedy for perfecting imperfect teeth and achieving a beautiful, new smile. Veneers work by concealing imperfections in your teeth to give your smile a pleasing, flawless appearance. A visit to Dr. Kelsi Lewis from Glow Dental Co. in Austin, Texas will determine if you’re a good candidate for dental veneers.Â
Here are some questions we’re often asked about this treatment:
What are veneers?
Veneers are ultra-thin, porcelain laminates placed over the surface of existing teeth to make them more attractive and pleasing. Problems with damaged, stained, gapped or odd-sized/odd-shaped teeth can be remedied quickly and easily with porcelain veneers. Â
What’s the process for getting veneers?
Dr. Lewis will start by evaluating your smile and seeing what areas need to be improved. Then we’ll discuss the changes you’d like to make and how you’d like your smile to be. Working together, we’ll plan your treatment to give you a smile you can be happy with. Next, we’ll remove a thin layer of enamel from the teeth to be treated to make room for veneers. Once these teeth are prepped, we’ll take impressions to send to a lab where veneers will be custom-crafted just for you. Your restorations will match the color, shape and size of your natural teeth for a seamless fit. When your veneers are ready, we’ll bond them to your teeth permanently, making your smile transformation complete.
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Who’s a good candidate for veneers?Â
If you’re not happy with your smile due to damaged or flawed teeth, you could be a candidate for veneers. Veneer treatment allows Dr. Lewis to:Â
- Close gaps in your smileÂ
- Repair chips and hairline cracks
- Improve the shape and size of irregular teethÂ
- Whiten stained teethÂ
- Straighten teeth that are slightly crooked or unevenÂ
Veneers can address multiple problems in one treatment to dramatically improve your smile’s appearance. You could have a beautiful, new smile in as little as two dental visits! Â
How long do porcelain veneers last?
Although porcelain veneers are ultra-thin, they’re quite resilient. With proper care, they can last 15 or more years. Their lifespan depends a great deal on you. Poor lifestyle habits like chewing on ice, nails and pens, and opening packages or bottle tops with your teeth can damage your veneers prematurely. We also recommend you avoid hard and sticky foods to keep your veneers (and teeth!) in good shape long-term.
How do I care for veneers? Â
Where can I go for natural-looking cosmetic veneers near me?
You can come to Glow Dental Co. in Austin, TX for all your cosmetic dental needs. To schedule a consultation for veneers, contact (512) 572-4842.
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Dr. Kelsi Lewis
Dr. Kelsi Lewis is a skilled dentist who earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Texas School of Dentistry in Houston, TX, following her Bachelor’s in Business Administration from Tarleton State University. She is an active member of the American Dental Association, Texas Dental Association, and Austin Chamber of Commerce, highlighting her commitment to maintaining professional excellence.
As the owner of Glow Dental Co., Dr. Lewis leads a compassionate and dedicated team that strives to provide personalized care for each patient, ensuring that every individual is treated like family, and serves the community of Austin and surrounding areas with the highest standards of dental care.