Am I a Candidate for Veneers?

If dental imperfections make you smile with closed lips, it may be time to consider dental veneers. These wafer-thin shells fit permanently and seamlessly over the surface of your teeth, covering all sorts of flaws. 

Veneers are custom-fabricated of porcelain or resin composite; they’re tinted and contoured to blend with your natural surrounding teeth.

Denis Mustedanagic, DMD, of Me Dental Spa in West Hollywood, California, has restored countless smiles with the magic of dental veneers. Here are some of the most common flaws Me Dental Spa patients opt to fix with veneers: 

• Yellowed, stained, or discolored teeth
• Chipped or cracked teeth
• Gaps or spacing between teeth
• Irregularly shaped or unevenly sized teeth
• Alignment problems

Dental veneers can correct a single tooth or all of your teeth. 

Are you a candidate for veneers?

You need good oral health before getting veneers. Dr. Mustedanagic examines your mouth for problems such as tooth decay and may also take X-rays. Minor misalignments typically aren’t an issue, though severely crooked teeth can be.

If you grind your teeth at night, we recommend a mouth guard to prevent veneer damage. Unless you need veneers on all your teeth, consider professionally whitening your natural teeth first to ensure they match.

More reasons to love veneers

Beyond their beauty and functionality, patients love three other key benefits of veneers.

Results are quick

Veneers typically require just two office visits, little prep, and no downtime. 

During your first appointment, Dr. Mustedanagic evaluates your teeth and discusses your goals. Next, he prepares your teeth for veneers by removing a small amount of enamel from the surface — an amount the approximate thickness of a contact lens. That ensures a proper fit.

Then, we take a mold of the area to fabricate your custom-made veneer. When your new veneer arrives from the dental lab, you return to our office for placement. 

This visit involves a thorough cleaning, final tooth prep, and permanent bonding of the veneer with special dental cement hardened into place with ultraviolet light.

Easy care

Veneers require only the same care as your natural teeth — twice daily brushing, flossing once per day, and biannual visits to the dentist for cleanings and checkups.

Veneers are stain-resistant and long-lasting

Composite resin and porcelain are nonporous and less prone to staining than natural teeth. Dr. Mustedanagic recommends porcelain veneers, which are more durable and typically last for up to 15 years.

Don’t wait to transform your smile. Contact Me Dental Spa by phone or online today to book a consultation and learn if you’re a candidate for dental veneers.