Veneers: A Simple Solution for More Smile Flaws Than You Realize

Veneers are a great option to improve the appearance of teeth and brighten smiles. But veneers can help in other ways, so let’s look at other benefits you get from using them.

A lot of problems can affect teeth, including issues that tarnish their appearance or damage the tissue underneath. Many of these can affect your smile, changing how you interact with people and lowering your self-esteem.

Veneers are a cosmetic procedure commonly used to manage imperfections in teeth, and they can address a bit more than you might think to help you feel comfortable smiling again.

If you’re self-conscious about your smile due to dental problems, Dr. Gabrielle Bekov and our experienced staff at City Dental Studio in Cooper City, Florida, can help.

Defining veneers

Veneers are coverings placed on your teeth to conceal various dental issues. It’s best if the issues are minor, meaning no cavities, gum disease, or other significant problems. The types of veneers include:

Porcelain

This type is custom-fit and requires more preparation, with tooth enamel removed to make the surfaces more receptive to the veneers.

Composite

This type uses a tooth-colored resin, similar to the material in dental bonding. The composite is layered to achieve results.

Removable

These snap-on or pop-on veneers are a recent innovation and are removable like retainers. They may limit speech and make eating harder.

No-prep

This type is less invasive, as your dentist doesn’t remove as much enamel as is needed with other options.

How veneers help smiles

Veneers are a great choice to improve a range of external problems with teeth:

Broken or chipped teeth

Injuries from falls or contact sports can damage teeth, causing chips and cracks that veneers can cover up but also keep from getting worse.

Severe discoloration

If teeth whitening isn’t enough to brighten stained teeth, veneers can do the trick.

Unusually shaped teeth

If your teeth are pointed or shaped oddly, veneers can give you straighter teeth with a more typical shape.

Small teeth

Teeth smaller than they should be can cause gaps and other issues, but customized veneers can correct the problem.

The process of getting veneers

The method for porcelain and composite veneers varies:

Porcelain

We remove some tooth enamel before making a first impression for a mold. At that point, we may apply temporary veneers.

The mold is sent to a lab to customize your permanent veneers. At your next appointment, we make color and fit adjustments before bonding the veneers to your teeth.

Composite

We begin this treatment by cleaning and preparing your teeth. Then, we bond composite material to your teeth and sculpt it for the best fit. A light dries and hardens the material, and then we smooth and polish the veneers so they look like your natural teeth.

Veneers might be the perfect fit for restoring your smile. To find out how they can help you, request an appointment by phone or online today with Dr. Bekov and our team at City Dental Studio.