How Veneers Can Give You Your Dream Smile

Do you stifle your smile to hide your teeth, or cringe when you look in the mirror? If you crave a dream smile, veneers may be the solution. The ultimate in personalized cosmetic dentistry, veneers are custom-made for you, designed to fit each tooth to perfection, and can solve a wide range of dental challenges.

Our TLN Family Dental team has extensive experience designing veneers and transforming smiles. You’ll love the results — and you’ll leave the office with a stunning, self-confident smile.

About veneers

Dental veneers are made of a thin, porcelain shell that instantly improves your appearance by covering the front sides of your teeth. Porcelain is incredibly strong and resists staining. It also has the same semi-translucent quality as tooth enamel. As a result, veneers just look like your natural teeth — but better.

How veneers create a dream smile

Veneers are incredibly versatile. They’re customized to fit your teeth and mouth and designed to solve your unique dental problems. Here’s a rundown of the cosmetic dental changes we can make using veneers:

Hide stains and tooth discolorations

Professional teeth whitening does a remarkable job, but it’s not always the best option. For example, discolored dentin in the center of your tooth causes dull, yellowish teeth. This type of discoloration won’t improve with external bleaching agents.

If you face challenges teeth whitening can’t solve, you can use veneers to create the tooth shade of your dreams.

Improve tooth shape and size

You may not be happy with the shape or size of one or more teeth. They may be pointy or too square or rounded. One of your front teeth may be longer or a different size than the other. We can create the desired tooth shape and size with veneers.

Restore chips and cracks

A small crack may not be visible, but it can make the affected tooth sensitive to cold, hot, and sweets. More worrisome is that a crack is an open door to bacteria that will eventually cause decay or an infection.

Chips mar the appearance of your smile, and, depending on their size, may also increase the risk of dental problems. A porcelain veneer restores the tooth’s strength and structure while recreating the barrier originally provided by intact enamel.

Straighten crooked or uneven teeth

Veneers can often correct problems like gaps between teeth and crooked, uneven, or twisted teeth. However, whether you can use veneers or need orthodontics like Invisalign® or braces depends on the severity of the misalignment.

After completing a dental exam, we can determine if you’re a good candidate for veneers. If you are, we craft your veneers to hide these problems, making your teeth look straight and symmetrical.

Hide gaps between teeth

Veneers do a great job of hiding significant gaps between teeth. In this role, they can also protect your dental health by preventing misalignment problems. How? A gap leaves room for teeth to move out of their usual position. If that happens, your bite will become misaligned, leading to tooth damage and decay.

Strengthen eroded teeth

Tooth enamel erodes when frequently exposed to acidic products like carbonated beverages, fruit juices, and sour candies. Acids temporarily soften the enamel, allowing it to lose minerals.

Over time, the enamel wears away and doesn’t heal or regrow. Veneers repair this common problem, restoring strength and protecting the treated tooth from future decay or erosion.

Ready to realize your dream smile?

No matter what bothers you about your teeth, our TLN Family Dental team can help. We recommend treatment based on your dental health and needs, whether you might be a candidate for veneers or other options like a crown, a bridge or a dental implant.

To learn more about veneers, call or click online to schedule a consultation at your nearest TLN Family Dental office in Houston or Pearland, Texas, today.