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Veneers are the great āmulti-taskersā of the dental world. As a highly versatile treatment, Dr. Vidya Suri of Sycamore Dental in Fort Worth, Texas, may apply thin layers of porcelain or composite resin to improve the appearance of chips, small cracks, and irregularly sized or irregularly shaped teeth. Dr. Suri may also recommend veneers to balance a smile with unevenly spaced teeth. Spacing issues addressed with veneers may include gaps between the teeth and teeth with the opposite problem ā those that crowd or overlap each other.Ā
With that being said, veneers are not a substitute for orthodontic treatment. Crooked or otherwise misaligned teeth may need to be treated with braces or clear aligner trays. The most appropriate treatment for you starts with a consultation and depends on factors not limited to the nature and extent or severity of the misalignment or malocclusion.Ā
Generally, veneers are a cosmetic dentistry procedure. Like professional teeth whitening, they are an elective procedure. While a stubbornly stained or chipped tooth may affect how you feel about the look of your smile and your self-confidence, these concerns do not pose threats to your oral health. For this reason, Dr. Suri needs to evaluate your unevenly spaced teeth. She can determine if underlying disease may be to blame for shifts in the teeth. She must also give you a clean bill of health before moving forward with any cosmetic treatment. Additionally, she may determine that the misalignment or ābiteā imbalances warrant alternative orthodontic treatments.
After all, veneers cover up gaps and other modest spacing issues. In doing so, they give the appearance of more evenly spaced teeth and a more balanced smile. Orthodontic treatments, however, actually reposition the teeth. For this reason, braces or aligner therapy may be an appropriate option for more extensive crowding and spacing issues or problems like underbite and overbite.Ā
If veneers are appropriate, they present a much more affordable and fast alternative to orthodontic treatment. Dr. Suri also places both resin and porcelain/ceramic veneers. The resin veneers cost less upfront and can be applied āchairsideā in one appointment. However, porcelain veneers may have a better value over the longer term. They replicate the strength and aesthetic of natural tooth enamel exceptionally well. They are built to last and are made in a few visits with the assistance of our trusted dental lab partners.Ā
Of course, there is no smile quite like yours! So, we look forward to discussing your one-of-a-kind needs and goals. Call (817) 438-1828 to schedule your consultation with Dr. Suri at Sycamore Dental in Fort Worth, TX today.
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