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July 10, 2023No one said that chipped, stained, or misshapen teeth had to be forever a part of your smile. With porcelain veneers from our Cadillac, MI, cosmetic dentists, you’ll be grinning from ear to ear thanks to the ability these shell-like covers have which is to transform teeth seamlessly.
Here’s how getting veneers can turn your smile into something you’ll never want to hide.
How Will Porcelain Veneers Benefit Me?
When you decide to change up your smile, you want the results to be worth the investment. Well, with veneers, you can enjoy a more dramatic transformation than what can be accomplished with teeth whitening or dental bonding alone.
Our cosmetic dentists will match your veneers to the exact shade of your natural tooth enamel so nothing should look out of place. Sizing and shaping will also be personalized to you to eliminate the likelihood of a bulky or elongated appearance.
Other benefits that come with veneers include:
- A natural tooth appearance
- Stain-resistance
- A whiter smile based on color chosen
- Not as much tooth reshaping compared to dental crowns
- Porcelain is tolerated well by gum tissue
Veneers Work to Fix:
1. Breaks, Cracks, or Chips in Teeth
Whether you’ve recently chipped a tooth or have had a few broken teeth for years, can help even things out in a seamless way. Veneers have proven to be a great solution for broken or chipped teeth for a variety of reasons.
One reason being that they can provide strength to the original tooth’s structure. This restored form and function lends lasting durability to teeth previously lacking it. Veneers also allow more of the natural tooth to be preserved due to their thinness.
2. Teeth That Have Small Gaps Between Them
Many patients feel embarrassed by the gaps in their teeth and want a way to close small spaces without orthodontic treatment. Porcelain veneers offer a more permanent method of closing unwanted gaps than cosmetic bonding and are faster than braces.
It should be known, however, that veneers do not work for large gaps. The gap should be small enough to allow your natural teeth to fully support the porcelain. The veneers made for you will be a bit wider than your natural tooth and adhered over the top.
Sometimes multiple veneers are necessary to minimize a gap but our dentists can discuss this with you ahead of the procedure.
3. Teeth That Are Severely Discolored
If your teeth are found to be discolored during an oral examination, our dentists may recommend porcelain veneers. Oftentimes the discoloration is so advanced that it can’t be fixed with teeth whitening procedures.
Porcelain veneers resist stains better than those made from resin and are ideal when it comes to mimicking the light-reflecting properties of natural teeth. While severe discoloration or uneven coloring can easily be brightened up with veneers, you should still practice proper oral hygiene to keep your smile healthy.
4. Misshapen Teeth
One of the is that they can alter the shape, size, and length of your teeth. If you have a few front-facing teeth that are abnormally shaped, veneers can help correct them.
Craters or bulges in teeth are not ideal and can be the reason why you choose to smile less. Smooth everything out with veneers and feel confident in showing your teeth again.
Make an Appointment
Our cosmetic dentists in Cadillac, MI, can help you find the smile you’ve always dreamt of with porcelain veneers. Call LifeSmiles Dentistry today at (231) 775-8281 to request an appointment and get started.
