We’ve all seen beautiful smiles in the movies and on people we know. These often look so natural we don’t give a second thought to whether or not they’ve always looked that way. However, the impact if that smile may be the result of cosmetic dentistry.

One of the easiest ways to make a smile look straighter and whiter faster is by using dental veneers. The effects on a smile before and after veneers are powerful. In as little as two visits to the dentist a smile can be completely converted. Beginning with broken or stained teeth, a cosmetic dentist can use veneers to immediately transform the look and color of the teeth.

Cosmetic dentists discuss with the patient what they want their smile to look like – whiter, straighter, longer, shorter. Then taking into consideration the mechanics of the mouth, the facial structure of the patient and the coloring of the patient’s skin and other features, the dentist will craft a unique smile to meet the patient’s desires. Veneers are often used to achieve a natural and immediate result.

Veneers are a thin piece of porcelain that replaces a small amount of the tooth enamel that is removed. This allows the dentist to reshape the tooth to the desired length and width. The porcelain is custom colored to match the patient’s features.

The change to the smile before and after veneers can be subtle or dramatic according to the patient’s needs and desires. The lasting impact to self-confidence and a sense of well-being can be life changing.