The signs of aging aren't just apparent in your face, but also in your smile. After years of wear and tear, teeth can become dull or damaged. Porcelain veneers offer a simple way to turn back time and improve your smile. Des Plaines, IL, dentists Dr. Roman Dziubyk and Dr. Lorelei Grise' of Suburban Family Dental explain how veneers work.

Veneers conceal stains and imperfections

Porcelain veneers are designed to hide the small flaws that can affect your smile. They consist of a very thin layer of porcelain attached to the fronts of your teeth. Veneers are made from an impression of your teeth to ensure that they look and feel natural.

Porcelain veneers offer versatility

Because veneers conceal issues with the appearance of teeth, they can be used to correct many minor imperfections, including:

• Changes in Tooth Color: Whether one tooth has changed color, or you would like to lighten your entire smile, porcelain veneers offer a very effective solution. Porcelain closely resembles natural tooth enamel and is available in many shades of white.
• Damage: Chips and cracks can occur if you've experienced a blow to your face or bitten into a very hard object. Although minor chips and cracks may not affect the structure of your teeth, they can be unattractive. Veneers hide damaged teeth, improving the uniformity of your smile.
• Imperfections: Sometimes teeth aren't completely smooth or straight. Veneers hide uneven surfaces and improve the appearance of crooked or oddly shaped teeth.
• Gaps: Do you dislike the gap between your front teeth? Getting rid of slight gaps between teeth is easy with porcelain veneers.

Veneers don't require extensive dental work

Unlike crowns, restorations that require filing down your teeth, veneers don't require extensive dental work. In fact, only a very small amount of tooth enamel is removed to ensure that the veneers fit properly. After the enamel is removed, we'll make an impression of your teeth in our Des Plaines office, then send it to the dental laboratory that will make your veneers. About two weeks later, you'll return to be fitted with your brand new veneers.

Enhance your smile with porcelain veneers! Call Des Plaines, IL, dentists Dr. Roman Dziubyk and Dr. Lorelei Grise' of Suburban Family Dental at (847) 640-0778 to schedule your appointment.