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One of the best things you can give yourself is the gift of a beautiful smile. In fact, an investment in beautifying your smile will pay off. You’ll feel more confident in job interviews, at work, and in your personal life. If you have unsightly stained or damaged teeth, Dr. Chase Larsen with Chase Inspired Dentistry is here to give you a smile you can be proud of with dental veneers.
Dental veneers are ultra-thin pieces of composite resin or porcelain that a dentist bonds to your teeth to conceal unsightly dental problems. Once the dentist places them on your teeth, it’s nearly impossible to distinguish them from your natural teeth. When you’re fitted for veneers, they will be custom-designed to match the shade of the rest of your teeth.
Most people think of veneers as something to camouflage stained teeth. However, dentists also use veneers to hide all of these dental imperfections in teeth that are:
Composite veneers are an excellent solution for patients seeking an affordable and quick option. For this type of veneer, your dentist will apply a composite resin to your tooth to shape it into place. Then, a special curing light hardens the resin so the dentist can file and polish the tooth. Preparation and placement are performed during one dental appointment.
Many patients choose porcelain veneers for a longer-lasting option. Porcelain offers optimal aesthetics for a refined appearance. The thin ceramic shells are bonded to the front teeth for a polished look. This type of veneer is completed in two or three appointments. Porcelain is more stain-resistant than composite resin.
Before Dr. Larsen can apply veneers, he must first thoroughly examine your teeth and gums. Patients have to have fairly good oral health to qualify for veneers. For example, tooth decay and gum disease must be addressed before you can get veneers. Once any existing problems are fixed, the doctor will re-evaluate you for veneers.
While porcelain veneers are thin, they’re incredibly durable and much sturdier than composite veneers. Also, porcelain is naturally more stain-resistant than composite resin material. Equally important, porcelain veneers are more easily repaired than their composite counterparts.
With proper care, porcelain veneers can last between 10 and 15 years. Good oral hygiene and regular visits to the dentist will ensure your veneers last a long time. Composite resin veneers usually last between five and seven years before they need to be repaired or replaced.
Dr. Larsen and the team at Chase Inspired Dentistry in Draper, Utah, are available to help you achieve your very own Hollywood smile. Contact us at (801) 683-5239 or request a free virtual consultation today.
Dr. Chase Larsen earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Brigham Young University before attending the Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. He completed advanced education in general dentistry at Idaho State University, and he has extensive training and experience in complex restorative and cosmetic dentistry. Recognized as one of Utah's premier cosmetic dentists, Dr. Larsen expertly blends cosmetic and health-focused approaches. His professional accolades include being named Young Dentist of the Year and serving as adjunct faculty with prestigious postgraduate educational programs.