A flaw in your smile is only a flaw when: it makes you feel insecure or it causes problems for your health. If your smile has unique characteristics that you feel confident about and your smile is healthy, it has no flaws. However, if you have any cosmetic issues in your smile that make you feel self-conscious about smiling, talking, or laughing, you may have smile flaws. Porcelain veneers can be a great way to address issues about your smile that may make you feel self-conscious. Prior to contrary belief, veneers do not have to look like a cookie-cutter version of everyone else’s smile. Veneers can provide a customized upgrade to your own teeth.
Can Address Several Issues
If you have just one or two teeth that have minor issues, cosmetic bonding may be a good solution for you. If you have a single tooth that needs cosmetic repair and restoration, a crown may work for you. Porcelain veneers may be the best choice for your smile when you have several teeth with several issues. Porcelain veneers are extremely thin porcelain shells that are applied directly and permanently to the enamel your teeth. They cover the external front of your tooth, so they can completely hide the cosmetic issues that may lie beneath. If you have deep discoloration, unevenly sized or shaped teeth, chips, cracks, large gaps, or other issues, veneers can camouflage it.
Natural Appearance
Many people think that veneers give you a Hollywood smile that looks like everyone else. Porcelain veneers can be custom created to fit your needs and specifications. The porcelain can be color-matched to blend seamlessly with your smile. The veneers can be crafted to look similar to an upgraded version of your natural smile, so you can feel like yourself. A natural appearance can make give you the smile you have always dreamed of.
Can porcelain veneers upgrade your smile?
Ask Dr. Coon if porcelain veneers are the right choice for your smile. To schedule a consultation, call Grinnell Street Dental at (307) 672-7567. Located in Sheridan, WY, we also proudly serve the residents of Gillette, Billings, Miles City, and all surrounding communities.
