5 Smile Flaws Easily Fixed With Dental Veneers
Even the most diligent brushers and flossers can face dental problems that seem impossible to fix. Accidents, injuries, or genetics may have left you with a less-than-lovely smile that wrecks your confidence. But dental veneers could be the ideal solution that will give you an appearance worth smiling about!
At his state-of-the-art dental practice in Dover, New Hampshire, James Rochefort, D.M.D., has transformed countless smiles with custom-made, ultra-thin porcelain veneers, which are bonded directly to the front surface of your teeth.
Here are some of the most common flaws he fixes with dental veneers.
Gappy smiles
Some people embrace their gapped teeth as their signature look. For others, however, it’s a source of embarrassment. If you wish, you could close that space between your teeth; you’re in luck.
Those gaps, also known as diastemas, can come from thumb sucking when you were little, teeth that are too small for your jawbone, overgrown gum tissue, certain infections, and simple genetics.
No matter what caused your gap, we can close it. Dental veneers are positioned on top of your existing teeth and can cover any gap you want to hide.
Deep discoloration
If your teeth are yellowed, stained, or discolored from food, drink, or tobacco, chances are good that avoiding the stain-causing items and practicing good oral hygiene will result in impressive improvements. For severe stains, you may want to consider our professional Ultradent Opalescence™.
However, if you have permanently discolored teeth from injury, age, medications, or infection, dental veneers may be the way to go. Dr. Rochefort matches your veneer to the color and shape of your healthy teeth for a natural-looking, seamless smile.
Worn-down teeth
About 10% of adults grind their teeth at night (a condition known as bruxism). Why does it matter? Because even though your teeth are made of tough stuff, they were meant to chew on food, not each other. If it becomes a habit, it can wear down your teeth and severely damage them.
If you grind your teeth but they’re still in good shape, prevent the worst-case scenario by cutting out known culprits such as high stress and excessive caffeine. If necessary, use a mouth guard to protect your teeth from damage when you’re asleep and unable to control it.
But if your teeth are already worn down and causing you pain or embarrassment, we can restore them with porcelain veneers. The shape and color will suit your smile and be fully functional.
It’s important to note that if you’re a grinder, you need to get the problem under control before opting for veneers, because, even though they’re durable, they can still chip or break under too much pressure.
Cracks and chips
Whether you’re a hockey player or just an unfortunate victim of an accident or injury, chips happen. However, you get only one set of permanent adult teeth, and they don’t heal as bones do.
That’s where dental veneers come in. We can cover minor chips and cracks and make it look like they never even happened. The tooth-colored cover sits right over your damaged tooth, hiding the flaws that make you self-conscious.
Misshapen and misaligned teeth
Braces and aligners are highly effective at correcting crooked teeth. But if you have a tooth (or teeth) that won’t respond to these traditional treatments or are the wrong shape, porcelain veneers can make all the difference.
Like a crown or a cap, veneers are strong and durable and can mask issues like teeth that are the wrong size or shape for your mouth. But the veneer process has the advantage of removing less of your natural enamel.
Clearly, dental veneers can fix a wide range of flaws in a quick, fairly painless procedure. To find out if you’re a good candidate for porcelain veneers, contact Dr. Rochefort today.