Who is a Candidate for Porcelain Veneers?

San Diego, Encinitas, and Carlsbad, California

Do you ever wish that your teeth could be straighter or whiter? Studies by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry show that people associate many attributes to a healthy, white smile: attractiveness, intelligence, and friendliness are some characteristics associated with a beautiful smile. It's no wonder that many people turn to porcelain veneers to help them achieve a straight, bright smile. Porcelain veneers are the most popular elective dental procedure in the United States, primarily because the process is painless and relatively simple.

 

Ideal candidates for porcelain veneers have the following characteristics: 

 

• A desire to improve their appearance
• Healthy teeth and gums
• Suffer from some sort of tooth problem like large gaps between teeth, discoloration of the teeth, or uneven teeth
• Want a quicker result than is produced through braces or teeth straightening

 

However, not everyone is a good candidate for porcelain veneers. The veneers are permanent, so they cannot be removed. They also must adhere to tooth enamel, so anyone who has significant erosion of the tooth enamel may not be suitable for the procedure. Sometimes broken or unhealthy teeth can cause a dentist to postpone porcelain veneers until other issues have been corrected.

 

The best way to know if you are a candidate for porcelain veneers is to consult a qualified dentist who can help you make the right decision. Dr. Mary Walsh-Cole offers free porcelain veneer consultations to all of her patients to go over the necessary information you will need to decide if porcelain veneers are right for you. During your consultation, Dr. Walsh-Cole will discuss your concerns and possible treatments available to you. She will then briefly examine your teeth and make a recommendation for future procedures. Dr. Walsh-Cole will also show you before and after photographs, answer any questions you may have, and explain how you can prepare for your porcelain veneer procedure.

 

Porcelain veneers can help you get the smile you've always wanted. It can also help boost your self esteem, by improving your appearance. The procedure does not hurt one bit. Most patients come to the clinic for just two visits: one for molding and one for adhering the veneers to the teeth.

 

If you live in the Encinitas, Carlsbad, or San Diego, California area and you want to find out if you are a candidate for porcelain veneers, please contact Dr. Mary Walsh-Cole to schedule your free cosmetic dentistry consultation.