Getting ready for the holiday season can be a tad bit stressful, there’s a lot to prepare for. Nevertheless,
we can’t deny that it is one of the most exciting times of the year filled with lots of joy and laughter.
Your smile is one of the first thing people notice about you. If your picture perfect smile isn’t quite
faultless yet, no need to worry, you can get your smile to look flawless in person or over video calls.
There are two procedures that will give fast results, they are teeth whitening and veneers as much as
going to the dentist may be scary, these procedures will be over before you know it.
TEETH WHITENING
Having a good dental routine ensures that your teeth remain healthy and your smile
remains beautiful, despite our best efforts the teeth may become discolored due to various types of
food and drinks or even because of age. It is completely normal to have discolored teeth as we can’t
decide to only take colorless meals and drinks, in fact, only few people naturally have white teeth. A
simple teeth whitening procedure can solve the problem immediately, as the name implies, it is a
process of applying a bleaching agent (usually hydrogen peroxide) on the surface of the teeth, it is
activated by a special light and left to sit for some minutes before it is removed. There are no injections
involved in this procedure, the only side effect of teeth whitening may be discomfort during the procedure and enhanced
teeth sensitivity after the procedure. The results are instant, you can find out when to have your teeth
whitened on this article
VENEER
Veneers are different from the teeth whitening procedure, veneers can be used to cover up
broken, chipped and stained tooth. Let’s face it, accidents happen all the time, a number of thing can
lead to a broken tooth, you don’t have to tough it out for the rest of your life, veneers can get you
smiling confidently again. Veneers are thin porcelain or composite resin shells used to cover the fronts
of your tooth, they can last as long as decades if properly taken care of. Whitening only works for
surface stains and as such veneers are a better option for deeper stains and uneven teeth. There is the
traditional porcelain veneers which will take about three appointments to be fixed or the new advanced
technology first fit veneers which can be completed in one day, a digital design of your proposed
treatment will be created, and the veneers will then be produced and affixed to your teeth. If you are
unsure about the number of veneers one can get, read *can you only get two veneers? Why dentists
sometimes suggest a conservative approach.
Everybody is different, these procedures may seem similar but can be the solution to different
problems, it is best to contact a dentist before deciding what procedure suits you best. Dr. Aller is a
board certified dentist who is suited to consult you on all matters relating to your dental health and cosmetic dentistry goals.