Veneers are a cosmetic dental option that can completely transform the look of your smile. They are a thin porcelain covering that is placed on the surface of your teeth to improve the way they look and cover imperfections. Veneers are one of several cosmetic dental procedures that can positively impact the look of your smile. You and your dentist will work together to determine if veneers are the best option in your case. Situations where veneers are typically a good option include when you have white spots on your teeth, surface cracks, discoloration, or misshapen teeth.
When you want to cover white spots on your teeth
People can develop white spots on their teeth for a number of reasons. Fluorosis—an overexposure to fluoride while teeth are developing—is one common cause for white spots on teeth. In some situations, the appearance of these white spots can be reduced by whitening the rest of the tooth to the color of the spots. If the spots are still a problem after professional whitening, porcelain veneers are the next best option. Veneers are designed to cover the visible surface of the teeth and can hide any signs of white spots caused by fluorosis.
When you want to hide surface cracks on your teeth
Porcelain veneers can be a good option for covering teeth that are cracked. A surface crack on one or more of your teeth can negatively impact how your teeth look. Veneers are one of the least invasive options for covering cracked teeth. Before you get veneers over teeth with this type of damage, your dentist will check the health of your teeth to make sure that you do not have root damage from the trauma your teeth experienced.
When you want to cover discoloration on your teeth
Everyone experiences some level of tooth yellowing over time. Your teeth are constantly exposed to food and drink that can cause stains. These types of stains can often be removed with at-home or professional teeth-whitening options. However, there are some types of teeth discoloration that goes below the surface and cannot be remedied with whitening efforts. One example of this is discoloration that was caused by medication. If the discoloration of your teeth cannot be fixed with normal whitening efforts, then veneers may be a good option.
When you want your teeth to be reshaped
Another time when porcelain veneers are a good option is when you want to have your teeth reshaped. Veneers can be designed to change the shape of your teeth and provide you with the smile you want. If you have teeth that are chipped, smaller or larger than you want them to be, or that seem out of place compared to the surrounding teeth, veneers may be a way to fix those issues.
There are a number of situations where veneers are a good option. Getting veneers is a quicker and less invasive process than getting porcelain crowns, but they still have the ability to transform the look of your smile. You can learn more about veneers and other cosmetic dentistry options on the Coral West Dentistry website.
