How to Make the Most of Your Veneers

Padmaja Yalamanchili, DDS PC Blog How to Make the Most of Your Veneers

When you’ve got minor smile imperfections, but your teeth are mostly structurally sound, sometimes the fastest, easiest, and most affordable way to perfect your smile is with veneers. These wafer-thin shells of porcelain cover up the front faces of your teeth for a natural, glowing smile you’ll love to show off.

At the dental practice of Dr. Padmaja Yalamanchili in Fairfax, Virginia, you can get gorgeous porcelain veneers that deliver a straighter, more beautiful smile that can last for years to come with proper care and maintenance.

The three stages of veneers

Dental veneers require three stages to complete: consultation, preparation, and application. 

Consultation

The first step is to book a consultation one-on-one with Dr. Yalamanchili. She performs a complete evaluation of your smile and bite and discusses your goals with you. Then she can model potential smiles for you and help you pick a veneer application that gives you the aesthetic you’re looking for.  

Preparation

The next step is to prep your teeth, which involves shaving away an extremely thin layer of enamel so that your new veneers will fit smoothly against the fronts of your teeth, not sticking out from the gums. Then Dr. Yalamanchili takes a precise mold of your mouth and sends it to the fabrication lab and installs temporary veneers as placeholders to protect your teeth.

Application

When your veneers are ready, you’ll return to our office for final fitting and bonding. The veneers will be secured tightly to the front faces of your original teeth, snugged up closely to the gums. Your veneers are made of porcelain, which has a similar lustre and sheen to tooth enamel, and the shade and shape of each “tooth” will be customized for your personalized smile.

Making the most of your veneers  

With proper care and maintenance, veneers can last anywhere from 10-30 years. The trick is to take as good care of them as you should original teeth. Porcelain veneers resist stains better than tooth enamel, but that doesn’t mean you can skip your oral health regimen.

Dr. Yalamanchili will show you how to go about brushing and flossing with your new veneers in place. She’ll also give you a short list of things to avoid with your veneers, including:

Is it time for a whole new smile? To learn more about veneers, schedule a consultation with Dr. Yalamanchili by calling 703-213-5312, or book an appointment online. 

 

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