​ Do your teeth look dull and discolored, or darker than you want them to? Are you embarrassed to smile in pictures or even when talking to strangers, family and friends because of the color or condition of your teeth? With the holiday season upon us, now is the perfect time to get that smile back in shape. But don't feel overwhelmed - here are som...

​ Social media has become an undeniable force in many of our lives. With people posting everything from their gourmet breakfast to their smiling "selfies," social media has become an easy way to stay engaged in our friends' lives from the comfort of our phones and tablets. But as fun as social media can often be, it also has a more serious side - t...

 

Are your teeth discolored, chipped or showing uneven wear? Are you tired of hiding your smile, or wishing there were some way to correct these issues without resorting to dentures or dental implants? Well, if this sounds like you, there’s an option you may not have considered: veneers. Veneers are thin sheets of porcelain that are custom fit over the teeth to correct their shape, color and overall appearance. To see if you are a good candidate for veneers, schedule a consultation with Dr. George. If you’d like to know more about how veneers are attached to your teeth, keep reading.

Porcelain veneers are thin sheets of porcelain that are custom shaped to fit onto the tooth for the purpose of changing its color, shape or size. Veneers can help hide chips, discoloration, cracks, breaks or uneven shape, transforming an imperfect smile into a masterpiece. Though durable, due to their material and the fact that veneers are not your natural teeth, you must treat them a bit differently than you would a natural tooth.

If you’re one of the 28% of Americans who hide their smile because they don’t like their teeth, you may want to consider getting a cosmetic dental device called porcelain veneers. Porcelain veneers, or simply ‘veneers’ are thin pieces of porcelain that are permanently adhered to the front surfaces of your teeth, to improve everything from color to the shape of the tooth. Veneers can even correct some minor crookedness of the teeth, eliminating the need for lengthy and painful procedures like dental implants or braces.