5 Things Porcelain Veneers Can Fix

Many people envy celebrities for their beautiful smiles. In fact, some people will even bring in pictures of celebrity smiles for cosmetic dental consultations. What many people may not realize, however, is that many celebrities have used porcelain veneers to achieve their beautiful smile. Celebrities such as Hilary Duff, Ben Affleck, and Miley Cyrus are a few of the many celebrities that have opted to use porcelain veneers to improve their smiles. 

 

At this point you may be wondering, why porcelain veneers? For starters, porcelain veneers offer a conservative approach to cosmetic dentistry that does not require an extensive recovery period. Porcelain veneers are also both highly durable and stain resistant, meaning that they will last for years after their application. But perhaps one of the greatest reasons is the fact the veneers can fix multiple cosmetic concerns with one treatment. When you have porcelain veneers placed, they can fix the following five issues: 

 

Discolorations

While many of us yearn for bright, white teeth, the fact of the matter is this is next to impossible. Despite our best efforts, our teeth will still become discolored as a result of things like foods, beverages, age, and medications. However, teeth with porcelain veneers stay brighter far longer than natural teeth without them. This is because porcelain is resistant to stains, while our natural teeth absorb them. Porcelain veneers are also a good choice if traditional teeth whitening procedures have not been effective. 

 

The Shape & Size of Teeth

Sometimes teeth can be improperly or unevenly shaped and sized. Both of these things can negatively affect the appearance of the entire smile. When veneers are applied, they can improve the shape of teeth, as well as even out the size so all the teeth fit together nicely. This is possible because porcelain veneers are customized for the patient’s smile and each veneer is fabricated independently. 

 

Tooth Sensitivity

Since porcelain veneers are applied to the front surface of your teeth, they can act as an enamel shield. When it comes to tooth sensitivity from hot or cold, the front teeth are commonly affected. Placing veneers on the front teeth essentially blocks the stimuli from entering the tooth, decreasing tooth sensitivity. In some cases, veneers can even eliminate sensitivity entirely. 

 

Spacing

Teeth with gaps between them or teeth that are overlapping can interrupt the overall continuity of your smile. Porcelain veneers can easily eliminate gaps between teeth and can even be used to cover up minor overlaps as a way of improving the overall contour of your smile. 

 

Alignment

Many people seek orthodontic treatment to straighten their crooked teeth, however many don’t realize that veneers can offer the same effect. Porcelain veneers can be placed over minor crooked teeth in order to make your smile look properly aligned. However, you will need to speak with your cosmetic dentist because certain cases may still require some type of orthodontic treatment. 

 

 

Overall, porcelain veneers can improve your smile by fixing discolorations, the size and shape of teeth, tooth sensitivity, spacing issues, and alignment problems. Not only that, but they are able to offer all these corrections in the form of a conservative cosmetic procedure that does not require recovery. If you have been dreaming about your celebrity smile, then it may be time to visit your local cosmetic dentist for a consultation.