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How Veneers Can Help Improve Your Smile

How Veneers Can Help Improve Your Smile

Improve your smile, confidence and quality of life with the help of veneers.

It’s a brand new decade and you’ve decided that it’s time you felt better about your appearance and one of the best ways to do this is with cosmetic dentistry. Maybe you have a gap between your front teeth that makes you feel self-conscious or your teeth are a bit misshapen, which throws your smile’s symmetry out of whack. Whatever the case might be, dental veneers may be able to give you the new and improved smile you want. From the office of our Herrin, IL, dentist Dr. Christopher Hughes, here is what veneers can do for your smile.

Veneers are wafer-thin shells made from porcelain, which mimic the appearance of tooth enamel. These shells are bonded to the front surface of a single tooth and can be placed on all teeth that are visible when you smile to mask common imperfections and flaws. Veneers require minimal tooth preparation and are often placed within two visits. Of course, you may be wondering if the problems you are dealing with can be fixed with veneers.

Veneers may be a great option for you if you are dealing with,

  • Chips and cracks
  • Severe discolorations (both internal and external stains)
  • Gaps between teeth and other misalignments
  • Excessively worn teeth
  • Malformed or misshapen teeth
  • An asymmetrical or gummy smile

Veneers have the ability to completely change the shape, size, alignment and color of your smile. If you have slightly crooked teeth but don’t have any interest in getting braces, our Herrin, IL, cosmetic dentist may be able to help you get a straighter smile just by placing veneers.

While veneers can be a great option for patients dealing with common cosmetic flaws it is important to recognize that teeth dealing with significant damage that affects the tooth’s overall structure will often require more extensive restorative dentistry such as a dental crown. This is something that our dentist will be able to assess during your consultation.

Are you interested in learning more about dental veneers and whether you might be a good candidate for this treatment? If so, call Hughes Dental Arts Centre in Herrin, IL, today at (618) 993-3100 to schedule a consultation.


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Hughes Dental Arts Centre

504 Rushing Drive

Herrin, IL 62948

(618) 993-3100