61 percent of Americans wish they could change something about their teeth.

If you notice yourself smiling with your mouth closed or covering your mouth when you laugh, you may be insecure about your teeth. If you're self-conscious about your smile, you're not alone.

If you're wondering whether there's anything you can do to improve your smile, you need to know about veneers.

Keep reading to learn more about the top 5 benefits of dental veneers and how they can change your life. 

1. Veneers Address Cosmetic Problems

If you're unhappy with your smile, cosmetic dentistry may be an option for you.

Porcelain veneers can improve your smile if you have concerns with the appearance of your teeth. The best part is that veneers can address multiple problems at once.

A set of veneers can cover up numerous cosmetic concerns including:

• Mildly crowded teeth
• Crooked teeth
• Smiles with too much gum
• Short teeth
• Stained or discolored teeth
• Cracked or chipped teeth
• Gaps between teeth
• Uneven teeth
• Worn down teeth
• Broken teeth
• Irregularly shaped teeth
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Because a single set of dental veneers can solve multiple cosmetic problems at once, they can be a cost-effective option for patients with multiple cosmetic concerns. A set of veneers can be more affordable than correcting each tooth individually. 

When you're self-conscious about your smile, your self-confidence can suffer. With dental veneers, you won't have to worry about people looking at your teeth. You'll feel more confident, smile more often, and that confidence will radiate. 

2. Dental Veneers Don't Require Oral Surgery

Unlike other options for improving the appearance of your teeth, veneers don't require much alteration to your natural teeth before application.

This makes things easier for the patient and maintains the integrity of your natural teeth. In fact, veneers can actually strengthen the structure of your natural teeth. This is because the hard enamel on your natural teeth reinforces the thin layer of porcelain to create an even stronger tooth.

When you get dental crowns or bridges, they have to fit over an entire tooth or even multiple teeth. This requires that your dentist remove a significant amount of enamel.

On the other hand, dental veneers are simply bonded to the front of your teeth. Your dentist won't need to remove much enamel. Once your teeth lose enamel, it's gone forever. 

Your dentist may still need to modify your natural teeth before placing dental veneers, but the process is comfortable. You will be given an anesthetic if necessary to ensure you feel no pain. Many patients require no anesthesia.

And there is no oral surgery involved. Your dentist will not need to open your teeth like with a root canal, and your inner nerves and pulp will not be disturbed.

Some patients experience a few days of mild tooth sensitivity after getting dental veneers. 

3. They're Long Lasting

Dental veneers not only improve your smile, but they are a long-lasting solution, designed to be permanent.

You won't have to worry about removing them to eat, sleep, or play sports. 

You can expect them to last between 7 and 15 years before they will need to be replaced, but it's not impossible for them to last up to 20 years.

They are stain resistant and require no maintenance. If you choose a shade that whitens your smile, you don't have to worry about staining and whitening.

Porcelain is well tolerated by your gums so you don't have to worry about complications. You can treat your veneers just like your regular teeth. 

Porcelain veneers are thin but strong. 

You can ensure the longevity of your dental veneers by practicing good oral hygiene. This includes brushing, flossing, and visiting your dentist for regular check-ups and cleanings.

The CDC recommends that adults:

• Brush teeth twice daily
• Floss daily
• Use fluoride toothpaste
• Drink fluoridated water
• Avoid tobacco products
• Limit alcohol intake
• Control your diabetes
• Manage dry mouth caused by medications
• Visit the dentist at least once a year

4. They're Custom Made

Most patients are good candidates for dental veneers.

Your dentist will create a custom set for your teeth and mouth. The first step involves your dentist taking measurements of your mouth. Then, these measurements will be used to create custom veneers to improve your smile.

You can expect your dental veneers to be comfortable and accurate. While it may take a few days to get used to having veneers, you will eventually forget they are even there.

This is because they are designed to fit comfortably with your natural smile. Dental veneers will also look and feel like natural teeth. No one will know you have had any cosmetic dentistry done. 

5. They Can Give Anyone a Whiter Smile

Everyone experiences tooth staining to some degree.

Food, drinks, medication, and tobacco can all result in stained teeth. While most dentists offer whitening products and procedures, these are usually only effective when it comes to surface stains.

It can be challenging if not impossible to remove severe and deep discoloration. If you have deep staining that can't be removed with whitening treatments, you may be a good candidate for dental veneers.

Veneers will cover the stained teeth and give you a whiter smile. 

Learning More About Dental Veneers

Are you self-conscious about your smile? You don't have to be.

Dental veneers are an easy and convenient way to improve your smile. We offer a variety of services in general and cosmetic dentistry in Arlington, TX, including dental veneers.

Click here to contact us today to schedule an appointment.