Are Veneers Right For You?

Are veneers the right cosmetic dentistry to fit your smile needs?

Many imperfections can impact the appearance and confidence of your smile. If this sounds like you, our Salem, OR, dentist Dr. Igor Sitnik can help turn that smile around with dental veneers. Veneers are thin, porcelain layers that our dental team here at Sitnik Dental will bond directly to the front of one or more teeth to hide flaws and improve the appearance of your smile quickly and easily. So, are veneers right for you? Here’s what makes someone a good candidate,

Your Oral Health is Stellar

Before our patients receive dental veneers or any other cosmetic treatments from our Salem, OR, dental team, Dr. Sitnik needs to make sure that they have healthy smiles. We will need to examine your smile and take x-rays to look for signs of decay or gum disease, which will need to be treated before you can get dental veneers or any other type of cosmetic dentistry.

Your Teeth are Strong Enough to Support Veneers

We will only shave off a small amount of enamel from the front of your teeth to make space for the veneers; however, we will still need to make sure that your teeth are strong enough to support these restorations. Teeth that are excessively worn down due to decay or teeth grinding may not be right for veneers. An x-ray will tell us whether you have enough healthy tooth enamel to support veneers.

You Don’t Have Bad Dental Habits

We will also need to get to know more about you, your habits and your lifestyle to determine if you are an ideal candidate for dental veneers. For example, people who grind their teeth, clench their jaws or use their teeth as tools are more at risk for damaging veneers or pulling their veneers off. If you’re really dedicated to getting cosmetic veneers, you’ll need to get these bad habits under control first.

You Have Widespread Dental Flaws

While you might have a healthy smile, you may still be dealing with flaws that affect your smile’s appearance. Since veneers cover the front of your teeth they can hide stains and discolorations, gaps between teeth, chips and cracks. They can even make teeth appear straighter and improve the overall shape, size and symmetry of your smile. If you are dealing with one or more of these issues, dental veneers can help.

If you are interested in turning to our Salem, OR, family dentist Dr. Sitnik for dental veneers, then the next step is to call Sitnik Dental at (503) 363-5962 to schedule a consultation with our cosmetic dentistry team.

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