Have you ever heard of porcelain veneers? These are incredibly thin porcelain restorations that cover the front and sides of the teeth. We place them to address a number of cosmetic concerns and improve the look of your smile. In what ways can veneers improve smiles?
Veneers can Improve Smiles
They Can Be Minimal Prep
Typically, a veneer involves removing a thin layer of enamel to make room for the restoration. While these are thicker and can address more cosmetic concerns, we do have a minimal-prep alternative. We don’t need to remove any structure that preserves your tooth, and the veneers are significantly thinner yet still address many issues with the shade or shape of the teeth.
We can Reshape Teeth
When we place one, we can lengthen a worn-down tooth, repair a chipped tooth, or reshape a malformed tooth. This also addresses issues with pits and grooves in the surface of the teeth.
They can Mask Teeth Stains
Intrinsic stains, also known as permanent stains, form below the enamel. They can result from injury, fluorosis, or tetracycline use at a young age. These stains are often difficult to remove with teeth whitening, but we can mask them with a lifelike restoration.
We can Address Misalignment and More
We can also place them to correct the appearance of minor misalignment, helping you achieve the look of a straighter smile. We can place them to close gaps between the teeth as well, once again improving the overall esthetics of your smile. If you have any questions about either option, porcelain veneers or minimal-prep veneers in Arlington Heights, please contact our office today. Call us at (847) 230-9703 or request an appointment online anytime.