This simple cosmetic restoration could enhance your smile for life.

Have you wondered how so many celebrities have such beautiful smiles? We’ll let you in on a little secret—a lot of them have dental veneers. That’s right, they weren’t actually just born with the perfect set of teeth; a dentist helped them achieve this, and our Wahiawa, HI, cosmetic dentist, Dr. Mildred Arucan-Masunaga, can help too! If you are looking for a simple way to alter the overall shape and appearance of your smile, then veneers may be the right option for you.

What are dental veneers?

Veneers are extremely thin shells made from porcelain that our Wahiawa dentist will bond to the front of your teeth to hide the imperfections in your smile. Dental veneers can do everything from covering up discolorations, cracks, and gaps between teeth, to altering the shape, color, and overall size of your smile. Are you dealing with dental problems that affect the look of your smile but not how your teeth function? If so, veneers may be the best approach to giving you a more beautiful set of teeth.

Who is a good candidate for dental veneers?

The ideal candidate will be someone who has healthy teeth and gums who wants to enhance and improve the appearance of their smile through cosmetic dentistry. It’s also important for patients to understand what goes into getting dental veneers. If you are dealing with active decay or gum disease, these issues will need to be treated before you can get cosmetic dentistry.

Furthermore, you will need to come in for a dental checkup and evaluation to make sure that your smile goals align with what veneers can offer you. After all, our goal is to make sure that you love your new smile.

Are dental veneers permanent?

Since we will need to shave off a very small amount of enamel from the front of the teeth to place your veneers, the procedure is not reversible. After all, enamel doesn’t grow back. Therefore, you should expect to have veneers for the rest of your life.

While the strongest restorations can’t last forever, with proper care and maintenance, your dental veneers could last up to 20 years or longer. If veneers show signs of cracks, chips, or damage, our dentist can easily replace your old veneers with brand new ones.

Interested? Give us a call!

If you are ready to get dental veneers at our Wahiawa practice, the next step is to schedule an appointment with us so that we can make sure that this restoration will provide you with the results that you want. Call our office today at (808) 622-0001 to schedule a free cosmetic consultation!