Does your smile need some work? Have you wondered if dental veneers are right for you? You may look at celebrities on television and think, I’d like to have that smile, but something is holding you back.

There are many misconceptions and myths surrounding dental veneers such as:

• Your natural teeth will be ground away to unsightly nubs in order to make room for the placement of the dental veneer.
• Your veneers will break easily, pop off, or discolor.
• Your veneers will cause your teeth to become painfully sensitive and the veneers will be uncomfortable.
• Your teeth will be so obviously artificial or naturally white, everyone will know.

Many of these issues were actually true in the past, when the technology of dental veneers was in its infancy; however, due to advancements in materials, methodology and technology, most of these issues are no longer valid at all. Veneers today share the following facts:

• Some of your natural tooth is worn away in order to accommodate the veneer’s thin wafer shape and to appear natural; however, that amount is extremely small. Veneers are so thin now that less than one millimeter of your tooth’s enamel needs to be ground down, a thickness of a contact lens.
• Veneers, especially those made from porcelain, are extremely durable and can be more stain resistant than natural teeth. Bonding agents are so improved that your veneer could last for decades.
• While temporary veneers (worn while your permanent veneers are being crafted in the lab) might cause some sensitivity, the permanent veneers will be pain-free.
• Veneers can be made from materials that are translucent and light-reflecting in ways that make them appear completely natural. You and your dentist will control the shade of white, so you can be comfortable with their appearance.

Talk to Toronto dentist Dr. Cruz today to learn about the advances that have been made in dental veneers and get all the facts you need to move forward with your best, brightest smile.