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If you\u2019re insecure about your teeth or are afraid to smile, you\u2019re not alone. Over one-third of<\/span> Americans are unhappy with their smile<\/span><\/a>. Nevertheless, several options\u2014besides <\/span>general dentistry services<\/span><\/a>\u2014exist that can improve the appearance of your teeth, one of which is dental veneers. A dentist can discuss this prospect with you once you’ve learned what they are, whether you need them, and which type could suit you.<\/span><\/p>\n Hillcrest Dental offers such services to residents of Albemarle County, VA. With almost 70 years of experience, you can trust our office to take great care of your smile. We pride ourselves on personalized, patient-centered care, with services ranging from general dental care to <\/span>cosmetic dentistry<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>oral surgery<\/span><\/a>. Call Hillcrest for <\/span>your next dentist visit<\/span><\/a> at (434) 973-2224.<\/span><\/p>\n Below, we discuss all things veneers:<\/span><\/p>\n Dental veneers<\/span><\/a> are thin, white shells that dental professionals bond semi-permanently to teeth to enhance their appearance. Porcelain or resin composite materials often compose veneers.<\/span><\/p>\n The typical installation procedure entails grinding teeth for proper placement, an irreversible process that requires a local anesthetic. Nonetheless, this procedure depends on your dental concerns, the number of teeth involved, and your preferred type of veneers. For instance, <\/span>no-prep veneers<\/span><\/a> require minimal tooth preparation, whereas traditional porcelain veneers necessitate grinding, molding, and cementing.<\/span><\/p>\n The typical candidates for dental veneers will display one or several of the following symptoms:<\/span><\/p>\n Some patients may get just one veneer to remedy a broken or chipped tooth. However, most receive 6 to 8 on their top front teeth to <\/span>create an even, symmetrical smile<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n The two main veneer types are traditional porcelain veneers and composite resin veneers. Determining which is best for you involves several factors, including:<\/span><\/p>\n There is also the option of no-prep veneers\u2014a specific type of porcelain veneers that are quicker and less invasive to apply. Among the above considerations, listen to your dentist\u2019s recommendations as well. They may offer additional information or personal opinion that may influence your decision.<\/span><\/p>\n Hillcrest Dental offers <\/span>cosmetic and general dentistry services<\/span><\/a>, including veneer application, to our patients in Albemarle County, VA. Our dentists and dental professionals can refresh your look, close gaps, eliminate misalignments, and remove stains. Boost your self-esteem and spread happiness to others with a bright, balanced smile from Hillcrest Dental. For more information and to <\/span>schedule your next appointment<\/span><\/a>, contact us at (434) 973-2224.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" If you\u2019re insecure about your teeth or are afraid to smile, you\u2019re not alone. Over one-third of Americans are unhappy with their smile. Nevertheless, several options\u2014besides general dentistry services\u2014exist that can improve the appearance of your teeth, one of which is dental veneers. A dentist can discuss this prospect with you once you’ve learned what […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3130,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hillcrestdentalva.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3128"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hillcrestdentalva.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hillcrestdentalva.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hillcrestdentalva.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hillcrestdentalva.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3128"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/www.hillcrestdentalva.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3128\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3143,"href":"https:\/\/www.hillcrestdentalva.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3128\/revisions\/3143"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hillcrestdentalva.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3130"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hillcrestdentalva.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3128"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hillcrestdentalva.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3128"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hillcrestdentalva.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3128"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}What Are Veneers?<\/span><\/h2>\n
How to Know if You Need Veneers<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Choosing Between the Different Types of Veneers<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Professional General Dentistry Services in Albemarle County, VA<\/span><\/h3>\n