Veneers: The Benefits of Enlivening Your Smile

Not every child is given the gift of perfect vision. Not every person has the luxury of going through life with a silky head of hair. Not every individual can have a perfect set of teeth. Thankfully, there are solutions in each of these situations. Contacts and glasses are available for those who can't see. There are various hairstyles, conditioners, and wigs to aid the person without the hair they want. What is available for those without teeth they can be proud of? There are a number of solutions, one of which is veneers.

Increased Confidence

There's no doubt about it: a lot of our self-esteem is wrapped up in how we look. This isn't necessarily something that can be objectively judged, either. There are plenty of traditionally unattractive people walking around that feel great about the way they look. On the same token, even the most classically beautiful people have their hang-ups. Solving these problems significantly increase confidence. This confidence can benefit you in every aspect of your life. Veneers can cover and solve problems with your smile that could be holding you back in both your personal and professional lives.

Quick Fix

Veneers can sometimes act as a shortcut towards beautifying your smile. Yes, braces can fix some of the same problems. Unfortunately, wearing braces is an affair that can last up to two years or more. Once you have been fitted with veneers, you can solve certain problems almost instantly. While some would argue that braces give you the more natural, permanent results, this is a tradeoff that many are more than willing to live with. Besides, it is a much less expensive solution and it doesn't come with the pain and discomfort that accompanies many more advanced dental procedures.

Prevention

When people think of veneers, they usually think in terms of correcting existing problems. While this may be their primary goal, they can also work to prevent additional damage. A broken or chipped tooth is already in a weakened state. Leaving it alone can lead to additional damage very easily. By capping it with a protective shell, you are giving yourself the best chance of saving the tooth and stopping anything further from happening to it. Best of all, there is very little maintenance required. While there will be an adjustment period as you get used to having teeth of a (very slightly) different size in your mouth, once you get over this hump it should be nothing but smooth sailing.