The Advantages and Disadvantages of Dental Veneers

Veneers are made up of highly resilient porcelain or amalgamated resin “shells” that are attached to the natural tooth’s surface. These are primarily used to augment the overall aesthetics of your smile so that you can smile without any insecurity. .

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Like anything else, dental veneers also come with their share of advantages and disadvantages. One should seek all the knowledge and information about cost, practicality, need, and procedure beforehand. This will help you understand the long term effect and then you decide if you want to go for it or not.

Pros of Veneers:

  1. It improves your smile.
  2. Veneers remove gaps between teeth and fill empty spaces.
  3. A one-stop solution for many problems of defective teeth; improves the appearance of unsymmetrical, misaligned, dented, worn-out teeth.
  4. Veneers bring about a certain uniformity in the appearance of teeth and improve color, shape and evenness.
  5. It safeguards the tooth surface from any external damage.

Cons of Veneers:

  1. If you choose to remove or replace them at a later stage, it may damage tooth enamel.
  2. If you compromise by not choosing an experienced practitioner, it may damage your teeth permanently.
  3. If the procedure has not been performed correctly or by an inexperienced person, one can face sensitivity issues.
  4. There can be some rare unavoidable circumstances where it becomes essential to scratch 3-30% of teeth away to fit veneers.

Dental veneers in Ancaster are the perfect solution to effectively hide skewed, tainted, and dented teeth. However, it is always advised that one makes an informed decision in consultation with a dentist while opting for veneers.

Make an appointment with Pathways Dental Care to know if dental veneers are an appropriate solution for you.

Published by Pathways Dental Care

Pathways Dental Care, we know that when it comes to dental care, our patients rely upon us for convenience and comfort. That’s why our offices are centrally located and easily accessible with plenty of free parking. We always put patient needs first. We understand the importance of making you feel welcomed and relaxed, whether you’re a child coming for your first visit or a senior returning for denture care.

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