Veneers

Are veneers right for you?

Dental veneers can be cosmetic improvements for many people. Also called porcelain veneers or porcelain laminates because of the material from which they are created, veneers can be bonded to a person’s natural teeth in order to help create a beautiful smile. Veneers can be used on teeth that are discolored or worn. They can also be bonded onto teeth that are chipped or slightly misaligned so as to provide a cosmetically healthy appearance to the teeth. Veneers may not be the best dental solution for everyone; however, they can be successfully used for many patients.

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Pros and Cons of Dental Veneers

Veneers look very much like real teeth. The porcelain material gives a translucent and lustrous effect to the teeth that very closely resembles the natural appearance of tooth enamel. In addition, veneers resist staining. This is important because many cosmetic materials tend to be susceptible to discoloring after people consume coffee or tea or after smoking. It is for these reasons that so many people prefer to have dental makeovers done with porcelain veneers.

But, veneers do have a few disadvantages. First of all, they can be costly. Depending upon how many teeth a person needs to have cosmetically improved, he or she may not be able to afford to get porcelain veneers. In addition, veneers can break—and if they do, the dentist will need to make a new one. Because veneers cost a large amount of money, a person may not be able to afford to have this done immediately; therefore, he or she may end up dealing with a broken veneer for a while.

Who Can Get Cosmetic Veneers?

Most people who are in good physical health and who live healthy lifestyles are typically able to get dental veneers. As long as there is no gum disease or decay in the mouth, veneers can usually be placed. However, there are some instances in which dental veneers are not a good choice. Veneers will not work for people who:

Have significantly chipped or crooked teeth
Have little or no tooth enamel on the front of their teeth (veneers must be bonded to the tooth enamel)
Have a habit of clenching or grinding their teeth