Are your two front teeth stained or chipped to the point that you look like Captain Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean? If the answer is yes, then it is safe to conclude that you rarely smile to avoid the embarrassment. It is also safe to assume that you have already tried your hand with dental cleaning only to find out the futility of it all. Well, don’t fret as there is still a tiny light shining through amidst the darkness. There is actually a way to mask, hide, or cloak those undesirables so that the years of coffee, cigarettes, and improper dental care won’t see the light of day. And that way is called Veneers. Some of you may frown at the high cost of veneers however; it is truly one of the best ways to enhance your smile.

Veneers are porcelain shields that are installed to cover a tooth’s entire surface, giving it an image of cleanliness and whiteness. Dentists will often offer the option to a client as a simpler cosmetic alternative to dental surgery. Normally, the procedure of installing veneers will require two to three sessions as the preparation of the tooth for veneers is quite a tedious undertaking. The cost for veneers is pretty steep depending on the work needed on the tooth. On average, the procedure is priced at around $200 to as high as $5000 a tooth, almost as expensive as the typical dental braces for teeth.

Once the veneers are installed, you will have to adjust to it for a few weeks as it may feel a bit weird and somewhat off. However, once you get used to it, your smile will never be an embarrassment again. With regards to maintenance, dentists will recommend brushing and flossing the now venerable tooth daily like you would on any normal tooth.