If you’re worried about how a small chip or fracture on one of your teeth has affected your smile then you can opt for dental veneers in order to conceal these imperfections. But of the entire group of dental cosmetic procedures, why should you choose to get dental veneers instead?

Reason No 1: The results are immediate.

Also known as “instant orthodontics”, dental veneers are able to fill in gaps without waiting for your teeth to move as it would have to when you have orthodontic braces on. It could take weeks to months for teeth to move, so getting two-visit veneers significantly cuts the treatment period. At the same time, fractures, chips and discolorations could be remedied immediately and in a precise manner, without having to rely on the precise skills of the dentist.

Reason No. 2: Porcelain veneers are stain resistant.

Composite bonding makes use of a material which can take up stain and become discolored over time, and bleaching this material back to match the color of your teeth could mean added costs and isn’t assured. On the other hand, porcelain veneers are made of glass-like material which means that it can seal out substances which could cause staining.

Reason No. 3: Porcelain veneers are more natural looking.

A good dental cosmetic work should be inconspicuous. This means that it shouldn’t be that obvious. This could be rather difficult to achieve using composite material because this bonding material is rather opaque or has a solid color. This is different from the outer enamel layer which is rather translucent and allows light in. Porcelain is likewise translucent so it mimics the enamel layer much better.

Reason No. 4: Veneers can repair deep dental discolorations.

Tetracycline and fluorosis can cause deep-seated discolorations and even notches on the surfaces of your teeth. Tetracycline is an antibiotic which can cause spots on the surface of your teeth while fluorosis is a condition which leads to the discolorations of the permanent teeth in children who were exposed to toxic amounts of fluoride when they only had milk teeth first. These stains are extremely difficult to remove even with bleaching procedures, so it’s more practical to get veneers instead.

While veneers may seem like your dental panacea, it’s still important for your dentist to assess your teeth and overall oral health in order to determine if you are a good candidate for dental veneers.

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