If you have been self-conscious about your smile due to gaps, chips, or discoloration, you may want to take a closer look at dental veneers. Dental veneers are thin shells of porcelain that are applied to the front surface of a tooth to improve its appearance. Veneers can instantly give you a beautiful, straighter, and whiter smile.

Before dental veneers are applied, the dentist will discuss the details and results of the procedure with the patient. The patient may need to have some teeth modified prior to the veneers being applied. This includes filing down the tooth surface, depending on the veneer size that will be used. Then the dentist will make an impression and a mold of the front teeth, so that the veneers can be customized to perfectly fit your smile.

The positive benefits of veneers include improved confidence due to the increased self-esteem that comes with a great looking smile. Plus, once veneers are applied, they require virtually no maintenance. Patients may experience some sensitivity after the procedure, but that usually resolves quickly.

The process of fitting and placing the veneers is relatively simple and the end