Questions about Dental Veneers in Detroit

Novi, Michigan

If you’ve ever asked a friend what’s the first thing they notice about someone, often times you’ll hear eyes, face, and of course, their smile. Unfortunately, not all of us are blessed with smiles that spell perfection. And despite the beautiful smiles that all celebrities seem to have, you can count on the fact that they often times consult dentists to achieve such brilliant-looking teeth. The most popular method to gaining that eye-catching smile is through the use of dental veneers, something that we all have access to, celebrity status or not.

How do Dental Veneers Work?

Dental veneers are thin pieces of porcelain that are placed over your existing teeth. Even though the material used is very thin, it is strong and will stay on your teeth permanently, provided that you take good care of your teeth. The dental veneers can be used to mask several different flaws that your teeth may have. The porcelain material used by Dr. Serra is of high quality and is customized to fit the size, shape, and color of your teeth.

Are Dental Veneers for Me?

Dental veneers are highly versatile and a smile makeover with dental veneers is great solution for almost anyone. Dental veneers in Detroit are perfect if you’re looking to:

• Permanently brighten and whiten your smile
• straighten crooked teeth
• close gaps between teeth
• cover up chipped teeth
• fix unevenness along your teeth

If you suffer from any of these problems, call us today or book an appointment online to go over the process of getting dental veneers.

How Long Do Dental Veneers Last?

Dental veneers are placed over your teeth and are meant to last forever. Porcelain, the most commonly used material, is very sturdy and tough and won’t easily break. The dental adhesive used to place the dental veneer on your teeth is also strong and the bond created is hard to break. As long as you take proper care of your dental veneers, they should continue to be durable and hold their sparkling white color for years to come.

How Do I Take Care Of My Dental Veneers?

The best way to take care of your dental veneers is to treat them like they are your own normal teeth. Brush them regularly and keep them as clean as possible. High quality dental veneers don’t stain easily, and if they do, a simple in-office cleansing can work wonders. Avoid biting on extremely hard foods as this can cause dental veneers to crack.

What Are Lumineers?

Lumineers are very similar to dental veneers in that they are used to cover many different flaws that you may have with your smile. However, Lumineers are brand name for dental veneers and differ in that they are considered to be “prepless veneers.” When traditional dental veneers are placed on your teeth, the dentist must remove some of the surface of your teeth so that they are prepared to receive the veneers. The Lumineer method is intended to be done without this preparation of the teeth before they are placed.

Though this less invasive approach may seem attractive, and though some dentists regularly offer Lumineers to their patients, Dr. Serra prefers to use traditional dental veneers because they are far more reliable and get better results for most patients. A common complaint from patients who have had Lumineers is that their teeth look obviously fake, like Chiclets because they are too white and lack the natural appearance that you can achieve with traditional dental veneers.

How Do I Get Started?

Imagine that in just two appointments to the cosmetic dentist that you’ll have the smile of a lifetime! Dental veneers make this a reality and in no time you’ll have a smile that you’re proud to show off to everyone. If you’re interested in dental veneers in Detroit and live in the area, contact our Novi dentist office to book an appointment or click here to book an appointment online! If you have any questions or want to speak to someone about scheduling, simply call (248) 327-3077. Dr. Serra is experienced in placing dental veneers and will give you beautiful results.