If you’re not feeling confident about your smile, there’s nothing like a smile makeover. It can transform your entire life. You feel more comfortable laughing, connecting with people, and putting yourself out there. These may seem like little things, but they are not.
Porcelain veneers are such a great way to transform your entire smile quickly and painlessly. In fact, they can be applied in just one visit. Can you imagine having a new — but completely natural and beautiful — smile in just a few hours? With porcelain veneers, it’s possible!
What Are Porcelain Veneers?
There are many advantages to porcelain veneers. First, they are strong and durable. Even though we apply a very thin layer of porcelain to the teeth, they can last for ten years if you care for them properly!
Secondly, they are very natural. The smooth, translucent porcelain surface matches your natural tooth enamel, so no one will be able to tell you have them. Because they are resistant to staining, your teeth will look sparkly white for years and years. They are an especially great option for people who have a naturally yellow or gray cast to their teeth. Veneers can “hide” teeth that are unable to be whitened via other methods.
Lastly, they are simple to apply. It can be done in a single appointment. In as little time as it takes to watch your favorite movie, you could get a brand new smile that’s not only whiter, we can fix teeth that are cracked, chipped, broken, or slightly misaligned. We can even fix gaps between your teeth if that’s something you feel self-conscious about!
They Can Change Your Life
A 2007 study on the impact of teeth whitening showed that a beautiful smile can impact not only your personal life, but your professional career as well. Participants were asked to participate in mock job interviews and first dates before and after having their teeth whitened. The study showed that after the teeth whitening, people were viewed as more professional (65%), more confident (61%), and more outgoing (59%).
A different study asked people who are not confident about their smiles what impact it made on their life. 70% of them said their teeth have negatively affected their lives. 39% of them admitted that they try to hide their teeth when they smile or they simply avoid smiling altogether. When you feel good about your smile, you can be in the moment. Not only that, a genuine smile actually changes the blood flow patterns to the brain, making you feel happier.
These studies prove that the transformation porcelain veneers can provide will not only increase your confidence, it could have a serious impact on your professional and personal life as well.
Dr. Lindsey Saterfiel specializes in cosmetic dentistry procedures like porcelain veneers. She has an eye for design, which means she can make your teeth look and feel the best they possibly can! We promise, you will leave The Dental Boutique feeling transformed. Give us a call at 337.231.3000 or book a consultation online. We can walk you through the process and give you a cost estimate so you can make an informed decision!
