There’s nothing that can stop you from looking better and younger, not even a crooked smile, tooth gap, or discoloration. One smile make-over can instantly boost your confidence and help you become a better version of yourself. Wearing a beautiful smile makes a huge difference in how you see yourself and how you deal with others. Your London dentist will help you achieve that picture-perfect smile you’ve been wanting to have through the use of porcelain veneers. 

What are porcelain veneers?

Dental veneers are custom-made thin shells placed on the surface of the teeth to hide imperfections. The materials used in making these dental shells also improved due to the development of dental technology. Now, patients can choose tooth-colored materials such as porcelain and composite veneers. Cosmetic dentists recommend porcelain materials to their patients because of porcelain’s translucent color. Having said this, veneers look like real teeth.

Cosmetic dentistry offers various treatment options to improve your smile. Yet, all you might need are dental veneers to achieve that. Read on to learn what are the advantages when you choose veneers for a smile makeover. 

Why choose porcelain veneers to improve your smile?

Correct ill-shaped teeth

Some teeth are not perfectly-shaped. Some patients’ teeth are ill-shaped teeth due to normal wear and tear. Patients who have a habit of clenching their teeth cause more damage to the shape of their natural teeth. Thankfully, not all teeth get damaged; thus only a number of teeth need porcelain veneers. 

In other cases, some patients’ teeth are smaller or larger than usual. In as much as they want to confidently smile, they’re just too uncomfortable to do so. The cosmetic dentist needs to check which teeth need veneers to revamp the patient’s smile. As soon as he steps out of the dental office after the procedure, his smile will never be the same. 

Cover discolored tooth

Over time, your teeth become stained due to habits of smoking, drinking coffee, tea, or wine. This is called extrinsic discoloration which can easily be addressed with in-office teeth whitening. On one hand, there is also intrinsic tooth discoloration, wherein the dentin, the inner part of the tooth is stained. Although cosmetic dentistry also offers laser teeth whitening to instantly whiten your teeth, the shade only gets a little lighter. This is when your cosmetic dentist considers using veneers to give you a brighter smile. 

As you discuss the treatment plan, you will discover that not all your teeth might need veneers. That allows you to save on your dental bill. Your cosmetic dentist will choose the right shade that’s suitable for you, so your whitened teeth will not appear artificial. The choice of color depends on the natural shade of your teeth. 

Close teeth spacing

Patients with diastema, a condition where the two upper front teeth have a gap, can choose veneers to close the gap. Minor spacing issues can easily be resolved when dental veneers are placed over the two front teeth. Not only is space closed off, yet the shape of the teeth are even improved and the patients’ smile is enhanced. 

Your London dentist will have to carefully assess whether your teeth spacing could be an orthodontic case or just a minor cosmetic issue. Moreover, he needs to check if the root cause of the problem is gum disease or a missing tooth. Either way, the dentist has to address the leading cause of teeth spacing first before he fixes the cosmetic issue. 

Cap teeth misalignment

Minor teeth misalignment can easily be masked with porcelain veneers. With this, your smile improves without having to go through orthodontic treatment. Once the dentist places dental shells over your teeth, poor alignment is hidden while the shape and color are improved. 

Your dentist will inquire about your habits and smile goals during the initial consultation. Then he will discuss his plan for your veneers treatment, including the number of teeth to be treated. What’s more important is the shade he will use so you will be one satisfied patient after the treatment. You never know what placing a few veneers on your teeth can do to your smile. Sometimes, even one or two veneers can do the trick. 

You deserve to have a better smile 

Your smile matters the most as it greatly affects your self-confidence. Through cosmetic dentistry, you can achieve an improved smile as long as you choose the right procedure for you. You may choose dental veneers placement, teeth whitening, or even both. Talk to your London dentist so he can design the most suitable cosmetic treatment for you. He might recommend you to have teeth whitening first before placing veneers on some of your teeth for maximum results.