
5 Smile Flaws Easily Corrected With Veneers

Some flaws are easier to fix than others. If you’re worried about less-than-perfect teeth ruining your smile, veneers may be the answer.
Dental veneers fit right over your teeth to conceal imperfections. Discover five problems our talented dentists at Smile Bright Dental in Tampa and New Port Richey, Florida, can correct quickly and easily with veneers.
5 ways veneers perfect your smile
Veneers work best on your front teeth, where they’re most visible when you talk and smile. We don’t apply veneers to molars since pressure from chewing may cause damage.
First, we evaluate your teeth to see whether veneers are appropriate. Here are five issues our Smile Bright Dental team can amend with veneers.
1. Chips and cracks
If you’ve injured your enamel through a fall or years of wear-and-tear, veneers cover minor chips to make your tooth look whole again. The veneer sits over your chip or crack, preserving the majority of your original tooth.
2. Discoloration
Veneers mask discoloration. If you’ve had little success with, or prefer not to use, tooth whitening, thin veneers make a world of difference. Plus, unlike whitening, there’s no guessing about the outcome. We help you choose the exact shade for the most natural-looking smile.
3. Fill in the gaps
Your provider crafts veneers slightly wider than your regular teeth to mend any moderate gaps, transforming your smile.
4. Minor alignment issues
Veneers offer a simple solution for slightly crooked teeth. They’re much less invasive than braces and take far less time than aligners. However, if you’re looking to adjust more than a few front teeth, we offer Invisalign® for a more permanent answer.
5. Worn enamel
If you face worn enamel due to acid reflux, tooth grinding, or years of consuming too many acidic foods and drinks, veneers give you a perfect reason to smile. Since lost enamel never grows back, replacing it with veneers offers a great-looking option.
Porcelain versus composite veneers
Generally made from porcelain or composite, veneers fit over the front of your teeth to hide imperfections. When applying porcelain veneers, we:
- Remove a tiny amount of your enamel
- Take impressions
- Send these to a lab to create your custom veneers
Composite veneers, made of resin, usually require only a single visit. Your dentist forms them directly on your teeth in a single session without a need for impressions. However, they’re not as natural-looking or sturdy as porcelain.
Applying your veneers
At your follow-up appointment, before permanently attaching your new veneers, our team:
- Checks their color, fit, and size
- Reviews your bite
- Makes adjustments as needed
Afterward, you’re free to eat as usual and return to normal activities that same day. It’s that simple.
Light up your smile
Veneers work best on people without ongoing decay or extensive gum issues. Our expert team at Smile Bright Dental helps you decide whether veneers are the right choice for you.
If you’d like to learn more about your options for a beautiful smile or discuss any other dental issues, give us a call today or request an appointment online at any time.
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