Porcelain Veneers Uses

Dental problems come in many different shapes and sizes, which is why there are so many different treatment options for effective cosmetic and restorative dentistry. When you visit San Diego cosmetic dentist Dr. Steven Krause or Dr. Michael Tyler, they will take time to ensure that you receive the best possible treatment. During a consultation, the dentists will examine the current state of your teeth and other structures of your mouth and they will also be sure to take into account your dental health history. Using their expertise, a treatment plan will be created just for you.

In many cases, a patient’s needs can be met through the use of San Diego porcelain veneers. Also called dental veneers, porcelain veneers are thin shells of a dental ceramic that are applied to the front surfaces of the teeth. These veneers mask a number of different dental problems, making your smile look as close to perfect as possible. The porcelain veneers are semi-translucent much like your actual teeth, which means that they will look perfectly natural when in place.

Many patients wonder what porcelain veneers can do, so we’d like to take a moment right now to look at the many different uses of porcelain veneers.

Porcelain Veneers for Chipped Teeth

If you have minor chips on a tooth, porcelain veneers may be the right answer for you. More serious chips will require a different dental treatment, such as inlays, onlays, or dental crowns.

Porcelain Veneers for Cracked Teeth

Much like cracks on the teeth, porcelain veneers are great for minor cracks on the teeth. Though, as you may have guessed, more severe cracks on the teeth will need a more advanced treatment, such as inlays, onlays, or dental crowns.

Porcelain Veneers for Stained and Discolored Teeth

Some stains on the teeth are too serious for teeth whitening to get rid of. In those cases, porcelain veneers can mask the stain from view and make your tooth like bright, white, and pristine.

Porcelain Veneers for Uneven or Crooked Teeth

You don’t always need to undergo orthodontic care to get a straight smile. Porcelain veneers can make your smile look nice and even. It’s for this reason that porcelain veneers are considered a form of instant orthodontics.

Porcelain Veneers as Part of a Smile Makeover

Sometimes porcelain veneers can’t do it all on their own. That’s where a smile makeover comes in. Smile makeovers combine multiple dental care treatments that will restore the appearance of your smile and improve your overall dental health. Porcelain veneers are often a fixture of smile makeover treatments because they have proven to be so versatile, as you can see.

If you would like to learn more about porcelain veneers and if they are right for you, contact the Center for San Diego Smile Makeover in El Cajon today.