Dental Veneers: Pros And Cons - Kids Pediatric Dentistry
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Dental Veneers: Pros And Cons

Dental Veneers: Pros And Cons

The veneers are probably the fastest way to a beautiful smile, and this treatment is the perfect solution for the people with cosmetic dental problems. That’s surely explains the tremendous popularity of dental veneers over the last 30 years. With the increase in popularity of teeth veneers, and due to advancement in technology, veneers available now to not only Hollywood stars, but to anyone who wants gorgeous smile. Yes, veneers are beautiful, but they are also permanent, which means that the process is irreversible. That’s why you need carefully look into all the benefits and disadvantages of veneers treatment before making the big decision.

Pros and Cons of Dental Veneers:

PROS

  1. Easily Whiten Your Smile: Long term habits of drinking coffee, smoking cigarettes or eating highly pigmented foods often turn teeth an unattractive shade of yellow and brown. Stubborn tooth discoloration may not be fully correctable throw teeth whitening. Veneers are largely stain-resistant, so you don’t have to worry about whitening your veneers, your smile will stay white!
  2. Fix Minor Cosmetic Problems.
    • Worn down teeth. Teeth veneers are an excellent treatment for enamel abrasion or enamel erosion;
    • Teeth that are chipped or broken;
    • Teeth that are misaligned, uneven or irregularly shaped;
    • Teeth with gaps between them.Its important to know that veneers can’t always replace the orthodontic treatment, and your dentist might refer you to an orthodontic specialist instead of placing veneers.
  3. They provide a natural tooth appearance.
  4. Gum tissue tolerates porcelain (the most commonly used material for veneers) very well.
  5. Teeth veneers don’t require the extensive shaping prior to the procedure that crowns do. They can be done in a short three visits.

CONS:

  1. Relatively High Cost: The price of the porcelain veneers will depend on your location, your doctor, and the number of teeth you want restored. They can cost anywhere between 800 and 2000 dollars per tooth.
  2. Veneers usually not reparable should they chip or crack.
  3. Because enamel has been removed, your teeth may become more sensitive to hot and cold foods and beverages.
  4. Teeth with veneers can still experience decay.
  5. Veneers are not a good options for people:
    • with unhealthy teeth (for example, with decay and active gum disease);
    • with weakened teeth (as a result of decay, fracture or large dental fillings);
    • who clench or grind their teeth as these activities can cause the veneers to chip or break.

Veneers can solve most or even all of your cosmetic dental problems, but since veneers are an irreversible treatment you should take all the pros and cons of teeth veneers treatment into consideration. We know that it’s not an easy decision, and we would like to help. Please contact Kids Pediatric Dentistry in Allen to find out if porcelain veneers are the right option for you!

VENEERS RELATED LINKS:

https://www.colgate.com/en-us/oral-health/cosmetic-dentistry/veneers/what-are-veneers-and-how-should-you-care-for-them-0814

https://www.colgate.com/en-us/oral-health/cosmetic-dentistry/veneers/dental-veneers-pros-and-cons-0515

https://www.webmd.com/oral-health/guide/veneers#3