A Look into the Popularity of Porcelain Veneers and Why Dental Patients Across the US are Choosing Them

Have you been considering a revamp of your smile? No cosmetic dental solution has seen a rise in popularity quite like porcelain veneers. If you are interested in what porcelain veneers can offer, you should consult with your dentist. Patients in the Forked River, New Jersey area go to Drs. Louann B. Van Liew, Deborah A. Hoover, and the team at All About Smiles Dentistry to get information on realistic-looking porcelain veneers.

Recently, studies have shown that bad teeth affect Americans of all ages, but those in the low to the middle-income bracket are affected more than those in higher-income brackets. Additionally, these same studies revealed that about 6 percent of all millennials, 9 percent of those who are middle-aged, and 18 percent over the age of fifty all suffer from bad teeth.

When your teeth become yellowed, cracked, chipped, or otherwise imperfect, your local dentist offers dental treatments to fix or conceal these dental issues, with no option as popular as porcelain veneers. If you have considered porcelain veneers, you likely have questions about why they are so popular among dental patients in your area.

What are Porcelain Veneers?

Before you ever consider a porcelain veneer, you should know exactly what they are. Porcelain veneers are very thin layers of porcelain that are applied to the front surface of your teeth to conceal imperfections. The imperfection itself, such as a crack in a tooth, will not be fixed by the veneer, but it will be hidden from the site. Because of this, porcelain veneers may not be a good idea if your dentist feels the imperfection may be threatening your oral health.

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Why are People Choosing Veneers?

There are several reasons dental patients are choosing porcelain veneers today more than at any time in history. These reasons include:

1. The Ability to Conceal Several Issues at Once

If you have multiple reasons why you are not happy with your smile, porcelain veneers may be able to conceal these issues all at once. Veneers are a good solution for covering small gaps between teeth, minor alignment issues, and teeth that are misshapen or discolored, and they can conceal small cracks, chips, and breaks in a tooth.

2. They are Easy to Maintain

Porcelain veneers are quite easy to keep clean and maintain. Treat your teeth with a veneer on them just as you usually would by following a dental hygiene regimen, including brushing, flossing, and rinsing. See your dentist regularly for checkups. You will want to avoid some behaviors if you want your veneers to last as long as they can. Activities such as biting your nails, chewing on hard objects, and teeth clenching or grinding can all negatively impact your veneers.

3. Veneers are Long-Lasting

While veneers are not the only dental option available for fixing imperfections of your smile, they are one of the longest-lasting, averaging a lifespan of 10 or more years. This applies if they are properly cared for. Porcelain veneers are also stain-resistant, so you do not have to worry about them turning brown or yellow as time progresses.

4. You Will Feel a Boost in Self-Confidence

When you are unhappy with your smile, your self-confidence can take a hit. You may notice that because you are embarrassed by your smile, you are not hiding it and not smiling. The act of hiding your smile will likely have a negative impact on your self-esteem, and you may find yourself avoiding social situations or meeting new people. Having a smile you are proud to show off can end this behavior, and you will feel better than ever before!

5. They Look and Feel Natural

One of the most remarkable traits of porcelain veneers is how natural they look and feel. Gone are the veneers of yesterday where you could see that somebody had them put in place. Today’s porcelain veneers are completely discreet, and many will not be able to distinguish them from your natural teeth. You may notice a slight difference in how they feel in your mouth as you adjust to them, but once you are used to this, you will not even know you have them on.

If you are interested in learning more about porcelain veneers, please call Drs. Louann B. Van Liew, Deborah A. Hoover, and the team at All About Smiles Dentistry at (609) 891-3637.

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