Have you ever wanted a ‘movie star smile?’ Dental veneers were invented in the 1920s to give film stars their perfect, gleaming white teeth. In the early days, however, they were only built to last as long as a movie shoot. They were not considered a viable option for permanent treatment until 1982 when scientists found a way to permanently bond porcelain to the tooth enamel.

Today’s porcelain dental veneers in Cerritos are highly advanced: they are made to match your natural tooth color so they blend in seamlessly with your other teeth, and they can last anywhere from 10-30 years.

Understanding exactly what dental veneers are is the first step in knowing if they are the right choice for you.

What are Dental Veneers?

Veneers are thin shells of porcelain that are custom made to match your natural teeth. Your dentist will adhere veneers to the surface of your teeth in order to cover up chips, cracks, and heavy stains. Veneers can also be used to make your teeth look longer, wider (to fill in gaps), or straighter.

Placement of the veneers requires your dentist to remove a layer of your dental enamel. But you can also choose “no-prep veneers” which require little to no enamel removal.

Am I a Candidate for Dental Veneers in Cerritos?

Veneers are a good option for a large number of patients. Some things that make you a good candidate include:

Severe Stains that Do Not Respond to Whitening Treatments

Mild-to-moderate discoloration can be treated effectively with professional teeth whitening treatments. But if you have very dark stains on your teeth that do not respond to these, dental veneers can cover them up.

Chips, Cracks, and Misshapen Teeth

Dental veneers are highly effective for covering up these imperfections. While you can also try dental bonding, veneers in Cerritos will give you the most natural-looking results.

You Want to Treat Multiple Cosmetic Issues At Once

If you were to treat stains, chips, and crooked teeth individually, you would require three separate treatments. Dental veneers are a single solution to all three cosmetic problems.

You Have Healthy Teeth and Gums

Healthy teeth and gums are essential to support dental veneers. If you haven’t taken care of your oral health, restorative treatment can still get you into shape to make veneers in Cerritos an option for you.

You Have Sufficient Tooth Enamel

Even though your dentist will remove some tooth enamel to prep your teeth for the veneers, you still need to have some enamel left for the veneer to bond with.

You Have Moderately Straight Teeth

It’s true that veneers can correct mildly crooked teeth; but, if your teeth are extremely crooked or you have a crooked bite, the veneers can crack under the pressure. People with more than moderately crooked teeth are not good candidates for dental veneers.

You are Not a Tooth Grinder

Bruxism, aka tooth grinding, chips and damages the porcelain. Similarly, if you regularly bite your nails or use your teeth as tools, you may not be a good candidate for veneers because you may be likely to damage them.

You Are Committed to Taking Good Care of Your Veneers

With regular brushing and flossing, your veneers can last for many years. They do require care and regular visits to your dentist. Be sure you are committed to taking care of your veneers.

Dental Veneers in Cerritos

Jesmine Boghawala DDS offers general dentistry to the Cerritos, Long Beach, and Lakewood communities. Jesmine Boghawala, DDS, and her team uphold the highest standards of care and service, using the most up-to-date techniques and technology. Get the best veneers in Cerritos with Dr. Jesmine and her team at Jesmine Boghawala DDS!