Having a smile you can be proud to show off in social situations is not only essential for your confidence, but also your oral health. By restoring your damaged teeth, it is easier to care for your healthy gums and teeth. Dental veneers are often recommended to enhance damaged teeth and restore your confidence.

Who Can Benefit from Veneers?

Dental veneers are a fairly popular cosmetic dental treatment. To determine whether they’re right for you, you should first consult with your dentist for proper diagnosis.

For best results with veneers, patients should:

• Have healthy gums and overall oral health
• Exercise proper oral hygiene
• Have a sufficient amount of tooth enamel – to avoid sensitivity during preparation
• Have realistic expectations about the treatment
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Types of Treatment Options

There are different types of veneers, though they fall into two major categories depending on the amount of tooth preparation before veneer placement:

• Traditional veneers: when placing traditional veneers, the dentist first removes a thin layer of enamel from the front surface of the tooth, usually between 0.5 mm and 0.7 mm. Usually, no anesthetic is required for the procedure. The dentist takes impressions of the teeth and sends them to a dental lab where your custom veneers will be fabricated. During this time (1-2 weeks), you will be fitted with temporary veneers to prevent sensitivity and to protect the underlying dentin.
• No-prep veneers: also referred to as minimal-prep veneers, no-prep veneers are much thinner, and require the dentist to remove very little enamel before placing them. Due to the minimal work involved, no-prep veneers are placed in one day.

Contact your dentist in Calabasas to find out if dental veneers are the best option to restore your smile.