Is there something holding you back from the beautiful smile that you want? Whether you're looking to repair a chipped tooth or bring back the natural shine to your smile, dental veneers might be a treatment you'd want to explore with your dentist.
A veneer is generally a thin piece of porcelain used to recreate the natural look of teeth, while also providing the strength and resilience of your natural tooth enamel. Dental veneers tend to be less intrusive than crowns or braces, making them a popular choice among patients. One thing to note, however, is that veneers are permanent, so deciding to have them placed is a big decision that you can decide with your dentist. Let's dive into some reasons a person might choose veneers for their dental problems.
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Fix Gapped Teeth
While veneers cannot fix larger gaps, they are a perfect choice for closing small gaps. This solution is usually decided based on other factors of the patient's oral health. If a patient's teeth are unevenly spaced, but they don't have greater orthodontic issues, veneers would be an excellent, minimally-invasive procedure to help the patient obtain the smile they deserve. -
Repair Cracked Teeth
Veneers can be a conservative solution when it comes to repairing and masking minor chipping and microfractures. Not only does it make your tooth look as good as new, but it is considered the most conservative method to keeping your natural tooth structure while enhancing your natural smile. -
Change Discolored Teeth
Teeth become discolored due to many different factors. Drinking wine, coffee, or tea can stain your teeth, as well as smoking. Highly acidic foods can wear away your tooth's enamel, causing a transparent look to the teeth. No matter how your teeth have become discolored, veneers can conceal discolored teeth, enhancing the appearance of your teeth and improving the color. -
Fix Crooked Teeth
Veneers are one of the best ways to straighten crooked teeth because they provide cosmetic benefits that you wouldn't get from an orthodontic treatment like braces. One thing to keep in mind, however, is that it is possible that teeth can be too crooked for veneers. If the misalignment of your teeth is severe, it can pose certain risks to your oral health. This is when porcelain dental veneers may not be a good idea, as they will end up covering up a problem rather than correcting it.
The Disadvantage of Dental Veneers
Most dentists will agree that the biggest downside to veneers, compared to other options, is that they are not very good long-term, durable solutions. Due to the minimal structure of veneers, they are more prone to chipping than alternatives, such as dental crowns. They typically require more caution and maintenance, so as to prevent any fracturing.
Talk to Your Dentist About Dental Veneers
The most common reason a person would opt for veneers is for cosmetic appeal. This dental treatment is for patients who have generally great oral health, but would like to enhance their appearance and confidence, and fix minor chipping, by achieving a straighter, whiter, healthier smile. If this is the solution you've been looking for, contact Kneib Dentistry today to see if veneers are the right choice for you.
