Cosmetic Benefits of Veneers

    LAS VEGAS, NV, June 22, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- A popular cosmetic dentistry procedure, porcelain veneers can improve your smile by concealing certain cosmetic dental flaws. If you are dissatisfied with the appearance of your smile, your cosmetic dentist can determine whether you can benefit from veneers.

Veneers offer many cosmetic benefits. Veneers are generally not a treatment for tooth or bite misalignment, which may require traditional braces. If your desired areas of smile improvement are cosmetic in nature, veneers offer an effective and convenient way to create the smile you have always wanted.

Issues Improved with Porcelain Veneers

Porcelain veneers address many cosmetic dental problems, including:

- Crooked teeth
- Gaps between teeth
- Uneven tooth length
- Uneven tooth size
- Misshapen teeth
- Cracked teeth
- Chipped teeth
- Worn teeth
- Yellow teeth

Porcelain veneers improve these problems by concealing them. The veneer is a thin, tooth-shaped piece of porcelain placed over the front surface of your tooth. The veneer creates a new visible portion of the tooth, restoring an appealing tooth shape and structure.

A major advantage of porcelain veneers is that the procedure is completed over a few dental appointments. While orthodontics can take years, veneers provide results quickly, which is a priority for many cosmetic dentistry patients.

The majority of time required for the procedure takes place when your veneers are being fabricated. Beforehand, your cosmetic dentist will remove a small amount of enamel from your tooth (this creates a rough surface the veneer will adhere to). Then, he or she will make an impression of your tooth. The impression will be sent to the lab your dentist uses to fabricate veneers, and the veneer will be custom-made for your tooth.

Porcelain Veneers Candidacy

If you have one of the above cosmetic dental problems, you are most likely a candidate for porcelain veneers. In some cases, people benefit more from orthodontic treatment or dental restorations.

If your teeth are severely crooked and your bite is misaligned, you may need braces or Invisalign. Although porcelain veneers can improve the appearance of a crooked tooth, they cannot provide the movement that orthodontics do.

If you have a tooth that is mildly worn or chipped, porcelain veneers are a good way to rebuild the tooth. If the tooth wear is severe and has deteriorated a significant portion of the tooth, a tooth crown may be required to restore function and structure.

To learn more about porcelain veneers, please visit the website of the experienced Las Vegas, Nevada cosmetic dentists at Drs. Bryson & Margio Dentistry at www.drsbrysonandmargio.com.

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