Fixing Chipped Teeth with Porcelain Veneers

Chipped teeth can have a negative impact on your smile, and it can reduce your sense of confidence and self-esteem. Everybody wants to have a nice smile, but when you have imperfections in your teeth, it can be difficult to look in the mirror and take pride in your appearance. Porcelain veneers are a great solution to this problem, and they can give you the smile that you’ve always dreamed of having.

How Porcelain Veneers Fix Chipped Teeth

A veneer is a thin piece of porcelain, and it works well for recreating the appearance of a natural tooth. When compared with tooth enamel, porcelain is almost as strong and offers many of the same benefits.

For minor changes in the color, size or shape of a tooth, porcelain is a preferred material, and it’s an excellent choice for patients who have chipped teeth. Since porcelain veneers are made from thin layers of ceramic, they can be attached to the front of your teeth. Once attached, veneers deliver an instant smile transformation, and they’re customized for each patient.

The greatest advantage of porcelain is that it looks almost identical to natural tooth enamel, and it’s regularly used for orthodontic adjustments, teeth whitening, and cosmetic corrections. If you’re considering porcelain veneers, you should know who is an ideal candidate for the treatment. Some common cosmetic problems that can be corrected with porcelain veneers are cracks, gaps, chips, discoloration and alignment issues.

How Does the Procedure Work?

First, you’ll need to schedule a consultation and speak with us about your goals. We will perform an examination of your teeth and decide if veneers are the best option for you. When we’re finished with the impressions, images and tooth preparation, we will have your veneers created, and each veneer will be customized to fit your teeth. Once the veneers are finished, we will carefully bond them to the surface of each tooth, and to make sure they’re cemented into the correct positions, we will use a strong dental adhesive.

How to Care for Your New Veneers

After the veneers have been attached to your teeth, you’ll need to take proper care of them, and the good news is you can brush and floss like you normally would. Since porcelain is very easy on the gums, you don’t have to follow any specific instructions, and you can care for your teeth with good oral hygiene practices.

A major advantage of porcelain veneers is the lack of damage involved, and you don’t have to worry about the integrity of your natural teeth. If you’re looking for a way to fix chipped teeth and improve your smile, then this treatment is worth considering. Talk to the team at Implant and Comprehensive Dentistry, with offices in Champions Gate and Winter Haven, to learn more about how veneers can benefit you. Contact us today to schedule an appointment!