The phrase “smile makeover” has become a trademark of modern popular culture. Yet, many people continue to believe that a smile makeover is beyond the reach of the average person, being reserved for the rich and famous. In truth, any number of dental procedures can be combined as part of a comprehensive smile makeover plan, available at any reputable cosmetic dentistry office. However, no treatment is as essential to a smile makeover – or as transformative – as porcelain veneers.

Porcelain veneers are sheets of high-quality porcelain that are custom crafted to fit over the front surfaces of teeth that suffer from aesthetic flaws such as chipping, discoloration, and flaws in shape. These dental veneers are carefully designed to complement the size, color, texture, and shape of surrounding natural teeth. Once they are placed on the surfaces of the teeth, they provide an instant smile makeover, one which can last for a decade or more with proper maintenance.

Many people elect to combine porcelain veneers with other treatments, such as dental crowns and teeth whitening, as part of a complete reinvention of their smiles. While the cost of porcelain veneers can be high, it is not necessarily prohibitive. Third-party financing companies, such as CareCredit® from Capitol One, can help to alleviate the cost of cosmetic treatments, which are generally not covered by dental insurance.

For further information about porcelain veneers and how they can transform your smile, please contact Winning Smiles Dental Care, PLLC, serving Manhattan and all of New York City.