Porcelain Veneers Info

You only get one chance to make a first impression… I’ve been hearing it for years and not until recently have I begun to understand the mantra. From the time that we are small children straight through to upper adulthood, we are told that our outward appearance makes the difference in being liked and approved of, or not. Some of us turn to hair dye and make-up, while others rely on weight loss and a keen fashion sense. Still there is a third group who take an entirely different route. I’m talking about cosmetic dentistry and/or plastic surgery!

Cosmetic Dentistry has made it possible for every person on the planet to have a Colgate smile, even if they haven’t been brushing and flossing three times per day for the last 20 years or so. You make an appointment, head in to the Dentist’s office and come out with a brighter, more “presentable” smile. But still the question remains… exactly how nice of a first impression must one make?

This is exactly what got me thinking about making the decision between getting porcelain veneers versus going for a simple whitening process. Veneers can improve all manner of dental sins, from chips and cracks to discoloration and even crooked teeth., whereas whitening can only improve the color and overall glow of your smile.

So which one is right for you? If your issue with your smile is in regards to light discoloration, such as the kind you get from smoking or drinking too much coffee, you may want to think about trying out tooth whitening. If you’re not able to achieve the results you wanted from at-home tooth whitening products, you can then see a Dentist to find out about stronger grade whitening or alternative options. However, if you feel that you need more than brighter teeth and are looking to also gain a straighter, more classic smile, then I would suggest looking into Porcelain Veneers. Veneers provide longer lasting results and can improve your smile without the need for whitening or braces in just one day!

Whichever way you choose to go, its important that you remember that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. What you make think are imperfections in your smile, may just be what gives your face personality. Take a couple of photos of yourself. One of them being your best “fake picture smile” and the other a natural smile while laughing. Which one represents YOU? I don’t mean the you that you think others see, the one that you WANT others to see? The answer may help your decision making process much easier than you think.