5 Problems Veneers Solve
Posted on 8/21/2023 by Thomas Mahar |
 Veneers are a type of dental restoration that is custom-made to fit your dental structure. Dental practitioners make veneers from porcelain or ceramic and other composite materials. That being said, porcelain is the most popular material because it mimics natural teeth. Dental practitioners will make an impression of your teeth. They will then design custom-made veneers from this impression so that they can fit on your particular dental structure.
They design veneers to cover the front surface of teeth. Veneers change the teeth's shape, size, or color. The main purpose of veneers is to improve the appearance of teeth. However, veneers also help to solve other dental problems, such as tooth discoloration, misaligned teeth, and teeth gaps.
Discolored Teeth
There are many teeth whitening methods available today. While most teeth whitening techniques can remove most stains, others are impossible to get rid of. This is because most of these stains go beyond the enamel. Thus, even laser treatments cannot get off these stains. Therefore, it is best to consider veneers as a treatment option for discolored teeth. They allow for the fixing of teeth discoloration that a dentist cannot fix using teeth whitening methods.
Misaligned Teeth
Dental veneers are perfect for fixing misaligned teeth. This is because dental practitioners design them to conceal any misalignment in shape or the size of teeth. Dentists use orthodontic treatments such as braces to fix misaligned teeth. However, not everyone is a suitable candidate for orthodontic treatment. Therefore, veneers are great for people who cannot receive other orthodontic treatments.
Teeth Gaps
Besides fixing misalignment of teeth, veneers also help to close gaps. While most people use braces, Invisalign, and retainers to fix these gaps, veneers can also be a great option. When the dentist installs veneers in the mouth, they fix gaps in the teeth immediately, which is not possible with other orthodontic treatments.
Worn Out Teeth
Although teeth are very strong, they are prone to wear after a long time. Dental trauma, erosion of the enamel, and attrition all cause the wearing out of teeth. Once the teeth start to wear out, it affects not only the appearance, but it may cause further problems such as sensitivity. Veneers are a great alternative for fixing worn-out teeth. They will help to hide any wearing out and stop further damage.
Chipped Or Broken Teeth
Teeth can either chip or break because of accidents or trauma, cavities, poor dental hygiene, or bruxism. If we leave chipped or broken teeth untreated, it causes the loss of teeth or even increased sensitivity. It can also cause pain and discomfort. Dental veneers can fix chipped or broken teeth. The veneer will offer protection to the tooth. Dental practitioners make veneers to resemble natural teeth. Thus, they will help to hide any imperfections that result from chipping or breaking.
Although veneers are rather pricey, they are worth the expenditure. This is because they require little maintenance. They also resemble natural teeth, therefore it's hard to differentiate them from natural teeth. Veneers also last for a long time.
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