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5 Smile Flaws Easily Remedied With Dental Veneers
Your smile is among the first traits others notice about you. So, your self-confidence can be significantly impacted if you don’t feel great about how your smile looks.
Most of us probably have at least one thing we don’t like about our smile, whether our teeth aren’t quite straight or aren’t white enough. But if you’re incredibly self-conscious about your smile, you may want to consider cosmetic dentistry.
Cosmetic dentistry can fix a huge variety of aesthetic-related dental issues, from crooked teeth to discoloration. One cosmetic dentistry treatment option is dental veneers, and our team of dentists offers this innovative cosmetic procedure at Emery & Scuro, DMD, PC, located in Rochester, New York.
This month’s blog focuses on what dental veneers are and five common issues that they can address.
What are dental veneers?
Dental veneers are wafer-thin, tooth-colored shells that are attached to the front of your teeth to improve their appearance. Veneers can be made out of all sorts of materials and at Emery & Scuro DMD, PC, we use them all. Porcelain veneers are incredibly durable and don’t stain easily, and they should last you quite a long time.
Not only can veneers transform your smile by changing the color, shape, size, and length of your teeth, but you can also take care of them just like your regular teeth, making them a convenient cosmetic treatment.
Who might benefit from dental veneers?
Although there are a myriad of issues dental veneers can address, these are five of the most common:
1. Chipped or cracked teeth
Even though your tooth enamel (the top protective layer) is incredibly strong, it can still be prone to cracks or chips. If you have one or more chipped or cracked teeth, it can affect how confident you are in your smile.
Veneers can easily cover up teeth that are superficially damaged and don’t require crowns, restoring their shape and providing you with a winning smile.
2. Asymmetrical teeth
Do you feel like some of your teeth are too long or too short? Or maybe you feel like your teeth are all different shapes and sizes and don’t fit the idea of what you think a perfect smile should be.
If so, we can make your veneers into the exact shape you want, making sure to cover up any asymmetries you don’t like and provide you with the smile you’ve been seeking.
3. Discolored teeth
If your teeth are discolored and don’t respond well to whitening treatments, the staining might be deep below the tooth’s surface. This can happen due to taking certain medications or using excessive fluoride.
If that’s the case, traditional teeth whitening won’t be able to brighten your smile. Thankfully, veneers are the perfect solution that can provide brilliantly white teeth.
4. Gapped teeth
Having wide gaps in between your teeth can not only be distressing and bothersome, but it’s much easier for food and bacteria to get stuck in those gaps. Getting veneers can not only cover up the unsightly gaps but also offer some protection for your oral health.
5. Crooked teeth
If you have mildly crooked teeth, but you don’t want to go through the hassle of orthodontic treatment, veneers could be the perfect solution. Though braces or clear aligners could take years to give you the result you want, veneers can give you that seamless smile in just a few visits.
To learn if dental veneers might be a good fit for you, schedule an appointment with our Emery & Scuro DMD, PC, team by calling our office or booking online today.
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