You do not have to abuse your teeth to cause wear and tear. Often, it just requires the everyday stuff. Beverages that have a lot of caffeine such as coffee and tea would turn your teeth yellow. Regular brushing will not make it go away. Even if you try whitening you won't be able to take away the yellow color completely. If you see your dentist, he would propose giving you veneers — known also as porcelain veneers.

Most people look at veneers as a means to cover up dodgy teeth. But there is more to them. They can also be used in some instances as a substitute for braces. They can also help in closing gaps between the teeth and can change the dimensions of your teeth for cosmetic purposes. Fairfax City dental veneers are offered in two types. One kind is very thin, like a contact lens. And there is also the traditional one. The one we use for you depends on your condition so the correct model is used for your specific needs.

However, it's not just putting a veneer over your teeth. Some material from the natural teeth is shaved off to ensure there is space for the veneers when it is time for them to be placed on your teeth. Some gum may also have to be removed to lessen the effect of a "gummy" smile. There is a lot of effort that goes into getting your teeth ready for veneers. The Fairfax City dentist would make sure that only the slightest bit of real tooth matter will be taken away. After the procedure, your real teeth will be as strong as ever. The good thing is you have the option of casting off the Fairfax City veneers when you feel the need.

You need to take two trips to the dentist to put on the veneers. After taking some key measurements, we make sure your teeth are prepared properly. After that we create temporary veneers. You are given a chance to test them out for yourself and choose the color, shape, length and size. All relevant data is given to the lab technicians who manufacture the veneers. Then comes your second appointment when the permanent veneers are given to you.

I laugh by what I hear sometimes. Dentists tell me about patients who do their best not to smile unless they have a set of veneers on. Only a dentist would truly understand. Most wouldn't realize that having good teeth can make or break a person's smile. All it takes are some veneers to restore their sense of value. Now, there is nothing to stop them from smiling.