Those who have fairly straight teeth are ideal candidates for dental veneers. Veneers can be used to remedy teeth that are slightly crooked. However, if the teeth are severely misaligned or the bite is off, veneers may not be the best option. Significant misalignment puts a lot of pressure on your teeth and can even cause porcelain to crack.
Veneers can be used to correct slightly misaligned or crooked teeth. But if the teeth are very misaligned, too much pressure could cause the veneers to break. In this case, you will first have to straighten your teeth before considering veneers. Porcelain veneers are very effective at hiding misshapen teeth, cracks and chips.
While dental bonding can also help solve these problems, veneers offer the most realistic correction possible. The cost of a single veneer is lower than multiple veneers, but the procedure for applying them is usually lengthy as you will have to wait for custom-made porcelain veneers to be made. Visiting your dentist for dental exams and cleanings twice a year is also an important part of keeping your veneers in good condition. If you have tooth decay or periodontal disease caused by poor dental hygiene, you should be aware that teeth can still rot under the veneers and cause them to fail.
Over the past 30 years, dental technology has been developed to make dental veneers more practical and realistic. Generally, they involve going to more than one visit rather than being done in a single visit.
