Feeling dissatisfied with the appearance of your teeth? Whether you're troubled by yellowing or discoloured teeth, gaps in your smile or unsightly chipped teeth, there's a good chance that veneers can help. Veneers are very thin porcelain shells which are applied to the front of teeth to improve the way they look. Veneers are easy to apply and will be coloured to match your other teeth perfectly, so they won't be noticeable to others. Read on for details on how veneers could have your smile looking shiny and new.

Cover discoloured teeth

If your teeth are yellow or stained, then you might have considered professional whitening. While bleaching and laser whitening can be effective, they won't always achieve the results you're looking for. Teeth may appear several shades lighter, but not as white as you'd like. For some types of tooth discoloration, like staining caused by childhood antibiotic use, traditional whitening won't be effective. Veneers are a great option when this is the case as they can be created in the exact shade you desire, and the results won't fade over time. While you'd need to go back to your dentist for regular whitening treatments, your veneers should last forever if you take good care of them.

Fill gaps between teeth

Visible gaps between your teeth can really damage your self confidence and leave you feeling like a toothy child. Braces can sometimes be used to adjust the position of teeth and reduce the size of gaps, but this is a treatment which takes a long time, can be painful and inconvenient and won't be suitable for everyone. Using veneers to cover gaps is quick and simple, and you'll be able to get the exact smile you want. Veneers slightly larger than your natural teeth will be securely glued on top, filling in any spaces and increasing the alignment of your teeth for a neat, straight smile.

Disguise chipped teeth

Chipped teeth make your smile look messy and can make it difficult to eat. Veneers are a strong, long-term option for completely covering chips and increasing the strength of the tooth so that you won't have any concerns about it being damaged further. In some cases, a crown may be more suitable than a veneer. While a veneers covers the front side of the tooth only, a crown encases the entire tooth. This means that your whole tooth is protected and reinforced against further damage.

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