Advantages of Dental Veneers

Dental veneers, which are usually made from porcelain but can also be made from plastic, are used to correct a wide range of problems with teeth, including teeth that are discolored, chipped, misaligned and gapped. Veneers are not the only option for such teeth problems, but they remain among the most prevalent solutions because they offer many advantages that the alternatives do not.

Veneers are relatively easy to install for a dentist. The process is fast and not invasive at all for the patient. Gum tissue is highly tolerant to this type of covering, particularly in the case of porcelain. This means that the acclimation period is very short, and the patient is not likely to experience discomfort from the process. The recovery time is practically nonexistent, and most patients are able to drink and chew whatever they please as soon as the anesthetic has worn off.

Once the tooth and surrounding gum tissue are healthy, installation of a veneer requires very little preparation. Therefore, if the dentist is covering a discolored, broken or irregularly shaped tooth, there is no need to correct that issue cosmetically before installing the veneer. This keeps discomfort to a minimum and helps to ensure that the costs associated with the process are as low as possible.

Dentists often tell their patients that their new veneers can last upward of 20 years, and while that is a practical estimate in most cases, statistics indicate that they can last much longer and even a lifetime with the proper dental hygiene and maintenance. Veneers are relatively inexpensive relative to alternative dental procedures, and their durability means that they are a highly cost-effective option.

Modern dental veneers, whether they are made from porcelain or plastic, look like a real tooth even when inspected up close. They look just as real as modern implants and dentures and in many cases better, which makes them one of the fastest and most economical options for correcting a smile.

Another advantage of veneers is that they can be tinted in order to achieve a particular natural color. Consider that natural tooth color varies from one person to the next, and with modern technology, this individual natural tooth color can be matched with precision. These coverings are also highly stain-resistant, which means that you can drink coffee and eat the foods that you enjoy with worry of discoloring the veneer.

Perhaps no corrective measure in dentistry is as versatile as a veneer. The reason for this is that these coverings correct many different kinds of tooth issues, and a single veneer can cover all of these issues on a single tooth. In other words, a single veneer can improve shape, close gaps, change color and alter position all at the same time. The procedure is also versatile enough to combine with other cosmetic treatments, which allows many smiles to be corrected in a single dental session.