5 Reasons to Improve Your Smile with Veneers

In today’s economy, it can be hard to justify big purchases, especially when they’re not necessities. Worse yet, many people are putting off important investments in their health and well-being in an effort to save money. But when it comes to improving your smile with the help of veneers, there’s no need to feel guilty about splurging.  In fact, this incredible cosmetic dentistry treatment is more than just an aesthetic procedure- it has real benefits to you and your health!

What Are Veneers, anyway?

Veneers are thin porcelain restorations that are applied to the front facing surfaces of the teeth visible in your smile. They can correct a variety of flaws, including chips, uneven edges, teeth that are “too small”, gaps, crowding, and even discoloration. With proper care, they can last for decades, and they’re easy to maintain, so your new smile will look as good as it did on day one for years to come! Here are five more ways they can benefit you!

They Straighten Your Teeth

Over the years, veneers have earned the nickname “instant orthodontics” because they can quickly correct a variety of spacing issues, including gaps, crowding, and crooked teeth. Only instead of spending months or even years with braces or aligners, with veneers, you can have a straighter, more beautiful smile in about two weeks!

They Protect Against Illness

With an estimated 42 percent of all adults in the United States having some stage of gum disease, protecting your smile against this illness is extremely important. If left untreated, it can cause chronic bad breath, receding gums, and even tooth loss. Veneers can help keep your mouth safe from periodontal problems by preventing harmful oral bacteria from taking over your teeth and can even cover damage caused by existing illnesses after they’re treated.

They Look Great for Years

Not only will your new veneers be extremely easy to care for (just brush with a soft-bristled toothbrush and non-abrasive toothpaste, and floss daily) but they will also resist stains and continue to deliver a gorgeous, healthy-looking grin for years to come. In fact, with proper maintenance, your restorations have the potential to last for 20 or more years!

They Can Save You Money

Because dental insurance doesn’t usually cover cosmetic dentistry and may even limit how much you can spend on restorative treatments each year, improving your smile can get very expensive, very quickly. However, because veneers can be used to treat a variety of problems in one treatment, they can save you both time and money by fixing everything at once!

They Have Mental Health Benefits, Too

Finally, nobody wants to hide their smile. If you find yourself avoiding social situations or being photographed, or covering your mouth when you smile or laugh, it can really take a negative toll on your mental health. In fact, isolating yourself has been shown to increase feelings of depression and sadness. However, when you improve your smile with veneers, you’ll get a built-in boost of confidence, so you can laugh, converse, and smile without fear of people focusing on the flaws in your teeth. This can in turn improve your confidence, and help reduce feelings of loneliness, poor self-esteem, and depression!

Remember, veneers may cost a little more money than other self-care splurges like a day at the spa, but the long-term benefits to your oral and mental health are well worth the investment! To learn more about this treatment and to see how it can benefit your smile, speak to your dentist today!

About Our Practice

At Taylor Dental Care, Dr. Michelle Taylor and Dr. Glenn Taylor are pleased to offer smile-improving cosmetic dentistry treatments like veneers! If you have teeth that are crooked, misshapen, crowded, chipped, or discolored, this treatment can correct it all- and faster than you might realize! To schedule a consultation for cosmetic dentistry and see if veneers are right for you, visit our website or call us today at 801-210-0950.