Dental veneers are regarded as one of the more aesthetically-pleasing cosmetic procedures for improving smiles. These veneers are custom-made, ultra-thin laminates which are bonded permanently to front of the teeth. They have also increased in popularity as an option to alter the position, color, shape and size of teeth. However, patients with gum disease, mouth sores, enamel erosion or a root canal infection may not qualify for veneers. It is very important you have great oral hygiene prior to a veneer procedure.
The porcelain veneers are also useful for straightening teeth, closing gaps from missing teeth, replacing edges that have become worn, and to resurface teeth that are discolored usually orange, black or brown that for a number of different reasons did not whiten enough through a tooth whitening procedure. The best types of candidates for veneers are the people that have healthy teeth that is free from periodontal disease and decay. Yet, tooth decay or cavities are often repaired during the preparation for dental veneers.
If your teeth in the front are crooked, chipped or have gaps which extends beyond what traditional bonding can repair, porcelain veneers may be your ideal option. Unlike the crowns that cover your entire tooth, the veneers usually only cover the front surface of a tooth, which wraps around slightly over the edge that you bite down on. This is what makes the porcelain veneers a more conservative choice. The type of veneers you could choose from include porcelain, which are also known as laminates or the composite veneers made from a resin or plastic.