You Can Have A New Smile With Porcelain Veneers

Porcelain veneers are an outstanding way to fix defects in your smile.  There was a time when you were stuck with ugly, crooked, and stained teeth, but those times have changed.  Getting a beautiful smile has never been easier and the time is now to take advantage of this opportunity.

Dental Veneers can overcome almost any smile challenge:

• Teeth that are discolored — either because of root canal treatment; stains from tetracycline or other drugs, excessive fluoride or other causes; or the presence of large resin fillings that have discolored the tooth
• Teeth that are worn down
• Teeth that are chipped or broken
• Teeth that are misaligned, uneven, or irregularly shaped (for example, have craters or bulges in them)
• Teeth with gaps between them (to close the space between these teeth)

Porcelain veneers is an outstanding choice for closing a gap between teeth.  Instead of having to depend on a long, involved experience with braces or retainers, veneers give you a quick, rather painless alternative.  The size of the gap will determine exactly how many veneers will be need to close it. 

If the gap is rather larger, it is likely that more than one veneer will needed.  It is important that the correct number of veneers are used in order to avoid giving your smile the appearance of “buck teeth,” or teeth that stick out further than the others.  All this would do is give you get another problem.  Your dentist will examine the gap and determine how many veneers are needed.  His expertise will give you the beautiful smile you’ve wanted for so long.

If you are unhappy with the way your teeth look because they are not straight, veneers might be a possibility.  The Dr will examine the extent of the problem to determine if veneers are an option.  If the teeth are only slightly crooked, veneers can be used to correct the problem.  In the event the teeth are extremely crooked or overlap, an orthodontics may be need to correct the problem before the veneers can be applied.

Regular wear and tear on your teeth can sometimes cause them to chip or crack.  This can ruin the cosmetic appearance of your smile, leaving your feeling self-conscious.  Porcelain veneers are an excellent choice to mend this problem.  Porcelain veneers are strong and sturdy and offer a quick and relatively aesthetic alternative to regain your beautiful smile.  An impression will be made of the damaged tooth in the office.  A veneer will be fashioned to cover the crack or chip and then will be bonded onto the existing tooth.

Veneers For Discolored Teeth

Teeth that are discolored  either because of root canal treatment; stains from tetracycline or other drugs, excessive fluoride or other causes; or the presence of large resin fillings that have discolored the tooth can be made new with a porcelain veneer.  Your smile can be your greatest asset.  Pearly, whites enhance your already beautiful, straight teeth and boost your confidence on a whole new level.

Fixing Decayed Teeth

Veneers can be used to treat decayed teeth or teeth that previously were decayed and now have fillings.  It is necessary that the decay be removed from the tooth.  If the decay is too extensive, a porcelain crown may be your only solution.  During a consultation, the Dr will inform you of your options.

Dental veneers are sometimes called porcelain veneers or dental porcelain laminates.  They are wafer-thin, custom-made shells of tooth-colored materials designed to cover the front surface of teeth to improve your appearance. These shells are bonded to the front of the teeth changing their color, shape, size, or length.

Dental veneers can be made from porcelain or from resin composite materials. Porcelain veneers resist stains better than resin veneers and better mimic the light reflecting properties of natural teeth. Resin veneers are thinner and require removal of less of the tooth surface before placement. You will need to discuss the best choice of veneer material for you with your dentist.

Costs of veneers vary depending on what part of the country you live in and on the extent of your procedure. We will be glad to explain all the cost involved with your particular case.