Am I a Candidate for Veneers?

Your appearance is important. It influences how people perceive you and how you perceive yourself. Some people avoid smiling because their teeth make them feel insecure. Unfortunately, they delay straightening their smiles, worrying that the process of doing so would be too expensive.

Luckily, veneers are an affordable dental cosmetic treatment. You can use them to improve your smile without too much hustle. But, like other cosmetic procedures, you must meet certain requirements to have it.

Here’s what makes you a candidate for veneers:

1. Having Stained Teeth

There are teeth-whitening treatments that could help get rid of mild and moderate teeth discoloration. But, if the stains are dark and extreme, they may not respond to the whitening aids. Veneers could help cover up these stubborn stains, giving you a beautiful white smile.

2. Good Oral Health

Before you cover your teeth with veneers, you must have healthy teeth and gums. If you have dental infections or disease, the dentists insist that you treat those first before fixing the veneers.

3. Substantial Tooth Enamel

Veneers are stuck to your tooth enamel. Although the dentist scrapes off a thin layer of enamel, some of it should be left intact. Without enough enamel, the veneers would not bond strongly to your teeth.

4. Dental Cosmetic Issues Are Minor

Although veneers help to fix dental issues, they fix only minor and straightforward issues. For example, veneers would do good fixing chipped, cracked, or crooked teeth. Complicated issues like overcrowded teeth need alternative treatment like braces.

5. Having Several Teeth Issues That Need Fixing

Porcelain veneers are used to fix several issues. So, if you need several things fixed, veneers are just right for you. For example, you could have a chipped tooth, stained teeth, and a slightly crooked tooth. All of these can be fixed by one procedure, veneers.

With other teeth-fixing procedures, you would need three different procedures or so. But, veneers can fix all these issues at once, making it a convenient and versatile treatment method.

6. Gaps Between Your Teeth

If you wish to fix the gaps between your teeth, preserving as much of your natural teeth as possible, veneers are the way to go. They are thin and fit perfectly to your teeth and gums. Veneers also require minimal, if any, preparation.

7. A Narrow Arch

Patients with a narrow smile who wish to widen their smiles may find the solution in veneers. Veneers build up the teeth, creating the appearance of a wider smile. The dentist may also give you a whiter shade than your teeth’s natural color to create the impression that you have fuller teeth.

8. Worn-Down Teeth

Over time, your teeth may wear down naturally. Habits people take on as they grow up, like biting on stationery or grinding their teeth, could also hasten the wear. Veneers may help restore your teeth's shape and give you back your full smile. But, if your teeth grinding is severe, you may need another dental procedure. Instead of veneers, the dentist may opt to give you a restorative crown treatment. Also, you may need to wear a nightguard when sleeping to shield your teeth from further wear.

Veneers are a versatile solution for many teeth problems. They are also relatively cheap and give you a natural fix. Get your veneers fitted at the Marietta Smile Gallery in Marietta, Georgia. You can also call 770-809-1500 to request an appointment.