Dental veneers are growing in popularity as an option to improve people’s smiles. But you might be wondering just what dental veneers are used for. Whether you have chipped, worn or severely discolored teeth, dental veneers can be a good option for you. Veneers can make your smile look completely different than it did before. Read on to learn how dental veneers can help these issues.

Chipped teeth

Many times, accidents can cause trauma to the teeth and a chipped tooth. Part of the tooth will come off, and it will not grow back again. Biting down on a hard object can also cause the tooth to chip. Cavities can cause the tooth to chip as well. Even with a restoration such as a filling, the tooth’s appearance may never be the same again. The good news is that dental veneers can be used to cover the chip in the tooth.

Worn teeth

Worn teeth can happen for a number of different reasons. If a person’s bite is misaligned, then chewing can place too much stress on some of the teeth. With age, tooth wear will only worsen. Another reason why the teeth can wear down is because of bruxism.

Some people grind their teeth during the night. A dentist can usually diagnose tooth wear caused by bruxism. Veneers can cover the wear, while a mouthguard can protect the veneers and teeth. Brushing the teeth too hard can also cause tooth erosion. Finally, acidic foods can cause the enamel to wear down.

Discolored teeth

Many people suffer from severely stained teeth. This can happen from foods, beverages or smoking. These are surface stains because they do not penetrate too deeply into the tooth. Stains from food or beverages can be bleached out with a whitening substance.

Other people have stained teeth from medications or even trauma to the tooth. Whitening will not bleach out those stains because the inside of the tooth, not the outside of it, has darkened. The good news is that dental veneers can cover the entire visible portion of the tooth. When a patient smiles, the stain will no longer be visible on the tooth.

Gaps in the teeth

Orthodontics can easily fix gaps in the teeth. However, with braces or aligners, it often takes a while to see results. For minor gaps, a veneer may be all that is needed to cover the issue. The gap will still be there, but the veneers will hide it. The dentist can place each veneer in the right spot, so the teeth look more natural.

Visit a dentist for dental veneers

No matter which of these issues you have, a dentist can cover them with dental veneers. Gaps between teeth, severe discoloration and worn teeth can all be covered by veneers. After getting veneers, only you will know what your teeth’s natural appearance looks like. Visiting a dentist today can help you take the first step toward getting a new, brighter smile.

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