{"id":284,"date":"2019-10-07T16:22:37","date_gmt":"2019-10-07T16:22:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.holcombdds.com\/blog\/?p=284"},"modified":"2019-11-07T16:25:26","modified_gmt":"2019-11-07T16:25:26","slug":"fix-your-front-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.holcombdds.com\/blog\/fix-your-front-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Things to Consider Before You Commit to Porcelain Veneers"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"pretty<\/a>Stained, discolored, gapped, misaligned or crooked teeth<\/a> don\u2019t do much for your self-esteem. To make matters worse, they can make for some poor first impressions \u2013 everybody remembers your smile. With that said, there is a way to fix your front teeth in a relatively short amount of time: with the placement of porcelain veneers. However, before settling on this as the route to take, here are 5 things you should know.<\/p>\n

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#1 \u2013 Understanding What Porcelain Veneers are<\/h2>\n

Made from high-grade ceramics, porcelain veneers are thin shells that fit directly over your front teeth. The process begins with your cosmetic dentist removing a slight layer of enamel to allow the veneers to fit flush with your other teeth. Then, bite impressions are captured and used to create a custom smile plan that\u2019s sent to an in-network lab.<\/p>\n

A temporary set of veneers are placed to protect your teeth during the fabrication phase. Then, when your permanent veneers are ready, you\u2019ll be invited back to your cosmetic dentist\u2019s office to have them bonded into position.<\/p>\n

#2 \u2013 Teeth Whitening and Porcelain Veneers Don\u2019t Mix<\/h2>\n

If you have some teeth staining or discoloration and you\u2019re considering teeth whitening, then it\u2019s important to have it done before you have any veneers placed. Here are two reasons why:<\/p>\n