{"id":369,"date":"2022-11-04T16:49:06","date_gmt":"2022-11-04T16:49:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.harrisonburgsmiles.com\/blog\/?p=369"},"modified":"2022-12-16T16:49:26","modified_gmt":"2022-12-16T16:49:26","slug":"five-facts-to-know-before-getting-veneers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.harrisonburgsmiles.com\/blog\/2022\/11\/04\/five-facts-to-know-before-getting-veneers\/","title":{"rendered":"Thinking About Veneers? 5 Facts You Should Know First"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.harrisonburgsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AdobeStock_205417194__1671209296_34634-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"a man smiling while getting veneers\" class=\"wp-image-370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.harrisonburgsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AdobeStock_205417194__1671209296_34634-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.harrisonburgsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AdobeStock_205417194__1671209296_34634-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.harrisonburgsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AdobeStock_205417194__1671209296_34634.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>A smile is one of the best accessories you can wear. But if you are unhappy with your teeth, you are unlikely to make it a part of your daily outfits. Fortunately, current cosmetic treatments like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.harrisonburgsmiles.com\/porcelain-veneers.html\">veneers<\/a> have made it possible to get the smile of your dreams! As a long-lasting solution for a range of cosmetic imperfections, these thin sheaths of porcelain can transform your pearly whites. To find out if veneers are right for you, read on to learn five facts about them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#1. Veneers Can Fix One Tooth or Your Entire Smile<strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Veneers are very versatile and can address a range of problems. Whether you are unhappy with one tooth or would like a whole new arch of pearly whites, veneers can do it all! They can correct various dental issues, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Staining<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Change the length of your tooth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fix cosmetic issues like dents, chips, or cracks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fill gaps in your smile<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#2. Veneers Cannot Replace Missing Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Veneers are essentially a \u201ccover\u201d for your natural teeth by cementing ultra-thin sheaths of dental-grade porcelain to the front-facing portions of existing teeth. Since they need something to adhere and bond to, they are not a good option if you have dental gaps. If you need to replace a missing tooth, dental bridges or implants would be a better option to complete your smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#3. Veneers Can Give You a New Smile in Two Visits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many dental treatments and procedures can take several months to bring about the desired changes. For example, it can take 12 or more months to straighten teeth with traditional braces. While your veneers will need to be designed and your natural teeth prepared, you still can expect a renewed smile in two appointments! <strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#4. Veneers Require a Bit of Preparation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As discussed above, veneers don\u2019t require a significant amount of your time, but your natural teeth will need some preparation. For perfect placement of your veneers, a small amount of tooth enamel will be removed from your teeth. And it truly is a tiny amount&#8211;only about half a millimeter! That\u2019s thinner than your fingernail. You will also likely wear temporary veneers while your permanent ones are being designed. During your consultation, you can ask your dentist exactly what the process for your treatment will look like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Harrisonburg Family and Cosmetic Dentistry care for the smiles of their patients through the expertise of Dr. Mario DeNicola and Dr. Monisha Khanna. With over 400 5-star reviews on Google, they provide a wide range of cosmetic services that can give you the smile of your dreams! With a personalized plan, they can renew your pearly whites with custom veneers in two appointments. To schedule a consultation, contact them through their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.harrisonburgsmiles.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or call (540) 908-3774.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A smile is one of the best accessories you can wear. But if you are unhappy with your teeth, you are unlikely to make it a part of your daily outfits. 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