Tooth restoration is considered separate from cosmetic enhancement because the main goals are often different. Improving a tooth may be cosmetic, but restoring a tooth involves fortifying its health and integrity, and reestablishing its ability to function properly within your bite. However, the two goals are not mutually exclusive. If a tooth is chipped or cracked, for instance, a porcelain veneer may be able to simultaneously improve its appearance, prevent the damage from worsening, and restore the tooth’s ability to function comfortably. Because a porcelain veneer is designed to bond only to the front surface of a tooth, it doesn’t require as much preparation as a full dental crown can require.
Tooth misalignment, or crooked teeth, is another condition that affects both your smile’s appearance and the state of your oral health to significant degrees. The complex nature of tooth misalignment can often require orthodontic treatment to address successfully. However, minor tooth misalignment may be corrected without the need for orthodontics. Depending on the severity of your condition, one or more strategically placed, custom-designed porcelain veneers may be able to help correct your concern and achieve the straighter and more symmetrical smile you desire. By creating better balance in your bite, this can also help improve your bite’s function and the long-term state of your oral health.
As a cosmetic treatment, porcelain veneers can also provide several advantages over other treatments that are designed to improve your smile’s appearance. For instance, when you exhibit multiple blemishes on several different teeth, improving your smile can seem complicated. It could require multiple treatments to address all of the concerns, which might make some patients hesitate to seek treatment. With porcelain veneers, however, we can address a multitude of different cosmetic concerns with a single procedure. This can simplify your smile makeover plan significantly, and in some cases, can complete it with just a single treatment.
Porcelain veneers are typically considered a cosmetic treatment, but they can do much more for your smile than just improve its appearance. To learn more, schedule an appointment with Dr. Smith and our team by calling Pecan Tree Dental in Grand Prairie, TX, today at (972) 262-5111.
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