Gaps between teeth may be common, but they are often a nuisance for patients who desire a healthier, more visually stunning smile. Cosmetic dentistry can be a helpful way to address this type of issue as long as your dentist believes you are a suitable candidate for treatment. If you are interested in receiving custom veneers, keep reading to find out what it takes to receive these small smile enhancements.
What Can Veneers Correct?
Veneer customization allows patients to rely on these small tooth coverings to conceal many flaws, including:
- Chips
- Cracks
- Stains
- Discoloration
- Misshapen teeth
- Short or “stubby” teeth
- Minor misalignment
- Gaps between teeth
A local laboratory will fabricate each veneer based on what your dentist specifies when taking impressions of your teeth and sending the model and information over to start the creation process.
How Can Veneers Fix Gaps?
The small, custom sheath known as a veneer is placed over the front surface of your tooth. As long as it is designed with the correct dimensions, it and another veneer can come together to adequately conceal the gap so it is no longer visible.
There are, in some instances, gaps that are considered too large for veneer placement. In these situations, a dentist may suggest orthodontic treatment.
Traditional braces or clear aligners can be used to bring your teeth closer together, effectively closing the gap so that you can clean your smile properly and avoid the potential risk of cavities, tooth decay, and gum disease.
You can expect your cosmetic dentist to observe whether the gap in your smile presents more of an oral health problem or an aesthetic one. This will help determine if you should receive orthodontic or veneer treatment.
What Are the Benefits of Veneers?
Choosing veneers to close the gap in your smile offers many great benefits, such as:
- A less invasive form of treatment as opposed to orthodontics
- Results that appear natural and lifelike
- Improved confidence in the way you look
- Better oral health because you are less likely to experience food getting stuck between your teeth
- Stain-resistant teeth
- The treatment process can be completed in just two visits to your dentist’s office
- Veneers can last 10-15 years with the right type of care
Treat your smile to an upgrade by asking about veneers at your next visit. Not only will you enjoy a beautiful transformation thanks to their ability to hide the gap between your teeth, but you’ll feel more confident as you approach each day.
About the Practice
Kulick Dental Group consists of four esteemed dentists and specialists who use their expertise and superior knowledge to deliver exceptional results to patients receiving preventive, restorative, and more complex forms of dental care. While our focus remains on the oral health of our patients, we also aim to enhance the visual appeal of a person’s smile. This is why we offer veneers and other similar cosmetic treatments. If you want a versatile solution to conceal a gap between your teeth, please contact us at (954) 341-0500.