{"id":614,"date":"2016-11-25T17:26:20","date_gmt":"2016-11-26T01:26:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.landmark-dental-group.com\/blog\/?p=614"},"modified":"2016-11-16T14:52:40","modified_gmt":"2016-11-16T22:52:40","slug":"why-should-you-consider-porcelain-veneers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.landmark-dental-group.com\/blog\/why-should-you-consider-porcelain-veneers\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Should You Consider Porcelain Veneers?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_616\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.landmark-dental-group.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/veneer3D.png\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-616\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-616\" src=\"http:\/\/www.landmark-dental-group.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/veneer3D.png\" alt=\"Porcelain Veneers\" width=\"500\" height=\"355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.landmark-dental-group.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/veneer3D.png 500w, https:\/\/www.landmark-dental-group.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/veneer3D-300x213.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-616\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Alexandr Mitiuc | Adobe Stock<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Porcelain veneers are a popular cosmetic dental procedure &#8212; and with good reason. They have many benefits and are affordable. If you have thought about getting veneers, but aren\u2019t sure if they are right for you yet, check out these four reasons you should consider getting <a href=\"http:\/\/www.landmark-dental-group.com\/blog\/4-facts-about-enamel-erosion\/\" target=\"_blank\">porcelain veneers<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">They Instantly Straighten Teeth<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Braces are a great way to straighten teeth, and with invisible braces like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.invisalign.com\/#sm.0000vm0pujjzedp4u292j50mxd60f\" target=\"_blank\">Invisalign<\/a>, you don\u2019t have to suffer the stigma of a metal mouth. However, braces do take a long time to work. If you are looking for a way to fix your mildly crooked\/gapped teeth fast, consider veneers. The entire process does take a few weeks, but once you have your beautiful veneers, your teeth appear straight. Plus, because your teeth aren\u2019t actually moving, you don\u2019t have to worry about wearing a retainer to prevent them from becoming crooked again.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Veneers Hide Stains That Can\u2019t Be Whitened<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Everyone wants a bright white smile, and thanks to teeth whitening, you can get a beautiful smile fast. Unfortunately, not every discoloration can be whitened. While tobacco stains, food stains and drink stains usually whiten with ease, there are some stains that tooth whitening doesn\u2019t fix well or at all, such as discoloration from too much fluoride. Luckily, you don\u2019t have to accept these stains. Veneers sit on the front surface of your teeth, so they hide any stain. Porcelain veneers resist stains well, but if they do manage to become stained, they cannot be whitened.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">They Add a Protective Layer to Teeth<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Enamel is the hardest substance in the human body, but that doesn\u2019t make it impossible to destroy. Eating foods and beverages high in sugar or acids and not taking proper care of your teeth can cause enamel erosion, which exposes your teeth to decay. Enamel cannot be regrown. Once you\u2019ve lost it, it\u2019s gone for good. If a lot of enamel has deteriorated from your teeth, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.landmark-dental-group.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">your dentist<\/a> may recommend veneers to protect your teeth from decay. They won\u2019t be able to protect the backs of your teeth or your back teeth, so porcelain crowns may be necessary in some cases.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">They Fix Chips and Uneven Teeth<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A last advantage of veneers is that they make your teeth look perfect. If you have chips on some of your front teeth, don\u2019t worry, the veneer will hide it. If you have teeth that are too long, too short, oddly shaped or uneven, veneers can fix that too. The lab can design the veneer to fit your tooth while giving the appearance of an ideal tooth. Plus, because porcelain looks almost like normal tooth tissue, no one will be able to tell you have veneers.<\/p>\n<p>Veneers are a great option to improve the appearance of your smile. However, keep in mind that this is a permanent decision. Once the dentist has filed your enamel down to fit the veneer, you\u2019ll need them for life. Of course, once you see how great you look with them, you\u2019ll want them forever. For more information about veneers, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.landmark-dental-group.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\">contact Landmark Dental Group today<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.landmark-dental-group.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-384 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.landmark-dental-group.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Landmark-Dental-Group-Santa-Cruz.png\" alt=\"Landmark Dental Group Contact | Santa Cruz\" width=\"428\" height=\"49\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.landmark-dental-group.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Landmark-Dental-Group-Santa-Cruz.png 428w, https:\/\/www.landmark-dental-group.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Landmark-Dental-Group-Santa-Cruz-300x34.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 428px) 100vw, 428px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Porcelain veneers are a popular cosmetic dental procedure &#8212; and with good reason. They have many benefits and are affordable. If you have thought about getting veneers, but aren\u2019t sure if they are right for you yet, check out these four reasons you should consider getting porcelain veneers. 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