The most apparent effect of dental imperfections is they damage your smile. A beautiful smile goes beyond aesthetic benefits and affects your personal and professional relationships. Your teeth are visible not only when you smile but also when you talk, laugh, speak, and pull other expressions. Therefore, missing, damaged, or unhealthy teeth make you self-conscious and may give others a wrong impression of you. But with Whitehall laminates, you can transform your smile and overall life quality. Below are the top benefits of dental laminates.

Require no enamel removal

The primary difference between dental veneers and laminates is in the treatment process. For you to get veneers, the dentist removes a small portion of tooth enamel; this creates space for veneers and also prevents a bulky appearance. Therefore, if you don’t have enough enamel, your dentist may caution against veneers. But dental laminates are thinner than porcelain veneers; therefore, your teeth don’t need any alterations before bonding. This is better in the long term for the health of your teeth.

Offer a quick solution to multiple cosmetic issues

Various cosmetic dental procedures fix problems like gaps, crooked teeth, discoloration, and uneven surfaces. However, most of these procedures only address a single issue at a time. For example, teeth whitening only removes stains from teeth, while orthodontic treatment can help align your teeth. A person with misaligned teeth that are discolored may require two different procedures to fix the problems.

But dental laminates offer a simpler approach; instead of correcting the underlying structural issues, they create an aesthetically pleasing façade to hide them. Most imperfections, like uneven surfaces and gaps between teeth, are not dangerous to your health, so you don’t have to go through the hassle of fixing them. The bottom line is dental laminates offer the same cosmetic result in a shorter time than other procedures may take.

Require no special maintenance or care

One main advantage of laminates is that once the dentist bonds them to your natural teeth, they require no special care. All you need to do is practice good oral hygiene, including brushing and flossing your teeth. This is important not only for your laminates but for your overall oral health. Also, laminates are non-porous, meaning they resist damage and stains better than your natural teeth. Although laminates require no special care, you want to avoid habits like nail biting, opening wrappers, and holding items between your teeth. Placing pressure on laminates can result in chipping or breaking.

Look and feel natural

Dental laminates are custom-made to match your natural teeth’ color, size, and shape. The process begins with the dentist making an impression of your teeth that a dental lab uses to make laminates for your teeth. Once your laminates are ready, the dentist finishes the procedure by attaching or bonding them to your teeth. Laminates are thinner than dental veneers, so enamel removal is unnecessary before bonding. As such, you don’t have to worry about tooth sensitivity. Laminates also look and feel like your natural teeth; others may not tell you that you have them on.

For further questions about dental laminates, consult your dentist at Advanced & Comfort Dentistry.