Dental veneers are common due to their versatility. Veneers are able to correct multiple cosmetic dental concerns during a single application. Here are a few issues that can be corrected using dental veneers:
Dental Misalignment
As long as a dental misalignment is not too severe, it can be corrected using dental veneers. The veneers, which are slender pieces of dental ceramic material or resin, are bonded to the front of the teeth. Thus, veneers can conceal underlying misalignment. Still, veneers are generally used only for mild cases of crooked teeth. Since no movement of the teeth is associated with the application of the veneers, bite problems are not corrected.
Cracked Teeth
Minor cracks in the teeth often do not jeopardize the health of of the affected tooth. However, stains and debris can settle in the crack, making the tooth appear unsightly. In addition, if additional stress is placed on the cracked tooth, without structural reinforcement, the tooth could crack completely through. If this happens, the tooth may be irreparable and require extraction.
A dental veneer can cover a crack in a tooth and help support its compromised structure.
Chipped Teeth
If a small corner of a tooth chips away, the missing piece can be concealed by a dental veneer. Once the veneer is in place, the tooth will appear uniform and whole.
Dental Discoloration
Dental veneers allow patients to receive a level of whitening that is not possible to achieve by bleaching tooth enamel. In addition, veneers can effectively whiten teeth that cannot be whitened using chemical applications. For instance, if a dental patient has suffered dental trauma, a congenital defect or side effects from ingesting certain medications, veneers can still lighten the teeth.
Teeth with Gaps
Front teeth with large gaps between them can sometimes make a person feel self-conscious about smiling. However, dental veneers can cover large interdental spaces. To conceal gaps between the teeth, the dentist may fashion veneers that are slightly wider than the patient's natural teeth. Thus, the veneers are wide enough to cover some of the gapping.
Dental veneers offer a long-term remedy for multiple cosmetic dental issues. Porcelain veneers can last up to 25 years, and resin veneers usually last about four to eight years.
If you are interested in having veneers applied to your teeth, schedule an appointment with a cosmetic dentist like one from Leidenheimer Dental Group Inc in your area. He or she can help you determine whether or not veneers are right for you.
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