Dental veneers are thin shells of porcelain individually shaped and cemented to the front of teeth. In creating a whole new tooth surface, your dentist can fix a wide range of cosmetic dentistry issues with one procedure. Here are some of the most common reasons to invest in these dental solutions.

What Your Dentist Can Fix With Veneers

1. Discoloration

Teeth may grow yellowish and dull due to tartar buildup and food stains. They can also look dark if the enamel wears down enough to let the yellow dentin inside the teeth show through. Overbleaching during home teeth whitening can lead to grayness, or unusual white areas can appear after injuries, illnesses, or diet abnormalities. Veneers cover all of these issues, creating a new tooth surface in the shade of your choice without any mottling or discoloration.

2. Cracks & Chips

Serious cracks and broken teeth need more intensive dental restoration to keep your mouth healthy. But if your tooth is only slightly damaged, it can still impact your appearance even if it doesn’t affect your health. Veneers fill in any gaps and hide cracks, even offering a layer of support that can reduce the risk of a crack growing worse.

3. Slight Crookedness

If your teeth have come in crooked, aren’t quite aligned at the biting edges, are misshapen, or have wide gaps between them, the issue may not be serious enough to need braces. Veneers provide a faster improvement. While they don’t work for severely misaligned teeth, they can correct many small flaws.

If you’re interested in veneers, schedule a consultation with Genovese Dental in Cottleville, MO. Serving St. Charles County for over 30 years, Dr. Michael P. Genovese and his team believe in treating each patient like family and craft individualized treatment plans that take long-term needs into account. Call (636) 928-4090 to make an appointment, or check out their offerings online.