Veneers
Dental veneers are a shell or layer of tooth-colored porcelain placed over the facial surfaces of teeth to correct worn tooth enamel, uneven tooth alignment or spacing, discoloration, and chips or cracks.
Although dental veneers fall into the category of cosmetic dentistry (because they create bright, white smiles with beautifully aligned, shapely teeth), they also protect the surface of damaged teeth and may eliminate the need for more extensive treatments. Other benefits of veneers include durability, an improved smile appearance, and the need for little-to-no removal of tooth structure compared to crowns.
Dental veneers may solve most or even all of your cosmetic dental issues, like:
– Worn enamel: Over time, the thin, hard translucent substance covering your teeth (enamel) may become worn, dulled, and discolored. Such wear and discoloration is often the result of consuming soft drinks, tea or coffee, smoking, the use of certain medications, etc.
– Wear and tear: Teeth naturally wear down as people age. Aged teeth are more likely to have chips, cracks or a generally uneven appearance.
– Uneven teeth: Uneven teeth can result from tooth grinding or general wear and tear.