A Healthy Smile Is Important for a Great Overall Appearance

Many adults feel self conscious about their teeth and their smile. Crooked or dirty and stained teeth can affect your self-confidence. Depending on your job, it may also affect your performance or your ability to land a good job. Veneers offer a good solution to many common cosmetic dental issues.

Repair Broken Teeth

Broken or chipped teeth can ruin an otherwise gorgeous smile. WebMD recommends veneers for broken or chipped teeth in the front of the mouth. A veneer can be placed over the broken tooth and your smile is easily repaired. The dentist can order veneers in a variety of colors and so he or she can find one that matches your current smile if you do not want to have veneers applied to all of your teeth. However, if you are also considering whitening your teeth, this may be an alternative to consider.

Whiten Your Smile

Veneers are another way to whiten your smile. This may be a good idea if you have extreme tooth discoloration, or if the idea of whitening or bleaching your teeth does not appeal to you. When using veneers to whiten your teeth, the dentist will cover the teeth in the front of your mouth with veneers so all of the teeth are the same color.

Improve the Shape of Your Teeth

Veneers can help improve your smile by improving the shape of your teeth. If you feel like your teeth are too small for your face, or you do not like the general shape, you may feel like you do not have much of an option. It may not be realistic to have your teeth filed to the shape that you want. However, veneers can help improve the shape of your teeth by providing a uniform look to all of your teeth. Be sure to express to your dentist the concerns that you are having in regards to your teeth shape and what you want your smile to look like.

Veneers Can Replace Braces

If you have slightly crooked teeth, you may want to consider veneers instead of braces. Veneers will not replace braces if you are trying to fix something more serious like bite issues, but if you have a few crooked teeth that bother you, veneers can help to straighten out your smile in a lot less time and a lot less pain. Your dentist will be able to tell you whether or not veneers are a good option to help with straightening your teeth. It may be the best option if you want to whiten your smile and straighten your teeth. 

To learn more about veneers and whether they are right for you, speak to a dentist, such as those at Maplewood Dental Associates, PA.