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As we grow older, our teeth go through many changes; some of those changes are not good ones. A lifetime of chewing, biting, and poor maintenance negatively impacts our oral health. Decay occurs, resulting in teeth weakened by constant drilling and filling. Tooth loss and unsightly stains become more prevalent. If you require a more conservative update to your mouth than crowns or dentures, you might consider applying porcelain veneers to brighten your smile. Porcelain veneers are good for a variety of cosmetic dentistry applications. Porcelain veneers are the most attractive dental veneers available today, and they match the enamel of the original tooth very well. Once the appropriate color is determined and the proper fit created, the veneers are bonded to the existing tooth. The veneers are meant to be a permanent fixture and will remain in good condition when taken care of properly. Most veneers are between .5 to .7 mm thick. To fill gaps between teeth, the veneers can be offset to one side or another to fill in gaps between teeth. Careful examination and measurements must be made to ensure that the teeth do not appear unnaturally wide. Both teeth surrounding the gap are usually covered. A crooked or misshapen tooth can be corrected in a similar manner. The back of the veneer would match the front of the natural tooth, but the front of the veneer can be corrected and straightened to fit better with surrounding teeth. Chipped or broken teeth that do not affect the root or nerve endings can be corrected with a veneer. Once bonded to the tooth, the veneer acts as a splint to prevent further tooth damage. Stained teeth and previously placed metal fillings can also be covered easily with the application of a porcelain veneer. Porcelain is smooth and non-porous and will not stain with tobacco use or when imbibing strongly colored beverages. Unhealthy teeth filled with decay cannot have a veneer applied. Any decay or gum disease must be corrected prior to the application of a veneer. Porcelain veneers are more fragile than regular teeth and care must be taken to prevent hard use. People who habitually grind their teeth are not good candidates for porcelain veneers. A mouth guard may be prescribed if the condition is not too severe. While porcelain veneers can correct some individual tooth misalignment or gapping, it cannot address severely misaligned teeth. Orthodontic treatments might be indicated to correct this problem. If you live in the Dallas, Texas area, please visit the website of cosmetic and neuromuscular dentist Dr. Gary Alhadef today to learn more about how dentistry can change your look and your life.
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