There are numerous cosmetic dentistry services that also provide restoration benefits, including dental veneers. While veneers offer numerous applications, such as covering chipped teeth to create a uniform, brilliant grin, myths continue to surround these dental products. Below are common misconceptions about veneers to help you determine what’s right for your smile. 

What Veneer Myths Do I Need to Know About? 

1. They Stain

Unlike tooth enamel, porcelain veneers are non-porous. They are subsequently impervious to stains from assorted foods and drinks, such as tomato sauce, red wine, and coffee, as well as tobacco products. It is still important to brush and floss every day, however, to maintain the health of your natural teeth and prevent gum disease. Receding, infected gums expose natural tooth roots, creating cosmetic as well as dental health issues.  

2. They Look Fake

Dentists take x-rays and impressions of their patients’ teeth, which are sent to dental labs for custom veneer fabrication. If you undergo this cosmetic dentistry service, there’s no reason to worry about your teeth looking too big, thick, or otherwise unnatural-looking. Instead, you’ll enjoy a beautifully-restored smile you can flash whenever you want. 

3. They’re Painful

While affixing veneers to teeth requires removing some natural tooth material, local anesthesia is used to numb the affected areas. There is no risk of pain during the procedure, or severe discomfort once the anesthesia wears off. You might experience injection site soreness, which is normal and should go away within the day. Ask your dentist about taking an OTC painkiller to minimize the discomfort further. 

4. They Are for Front Top Teeth Exclusively 

Veneers are commonly associated with stained, gapped, chipped, uneven, or worn top front teeth. However, they are also applicable to the bottom front teeth, including premolars. If your dentist suggests veneers for your upper and lower teeth, you’ll enjoy a uniform grin where all front teeth are the same color and beautifully shaped. 
 

If veneers sound like the right cosmetic dentistry service for you, schedule a consultation with Ronald W. Ristow, D.D.S., LLC. Based in Oconto Falls, WI, and serving the surrounding counties, this dentist strives to see patients on time and provides services for all age groups. Call (920) 846-3163 today to make an appointment or learn more about cosmetic dentistry services online. You can also text JOIN to (920) 249-5938 for the latest practice updates.