Dental veneers are material placed on teeth to improve their looks or to protect them from damage.
Veneers are important tools for cosmetic dentristy. This use of veneers began all the way back in 1928 as a way to improve the appearance of the teeth of actors.
Veneers can be made of composites or porcelain. Porcelain veneers are more durable.
WebMD gives a good list of what veneers are designed to accomplish for patients.
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Veneers are routinely used to fix:
- Teeth that are discolored -- either because of root canal treatment; stains from tetracycline or other drugs, excessive fluoride or other causes; or the presence of large resin fillings that have discolored the tooth
- Teeth that are worn down
- Teeth that are chipped or broken
- Teeth that are misaligned, uneven, or irregularly shaped (for example, have craters or bulges in them)
- Teeth with gaps between them (to close the space between these teeth)
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If you are interested in dental veneers, or have any questions, contact my office.
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