Porcelain Veneers in New York City - Are There Any Alternatives to Porcelain Veneers?

One of the benefits of porcelain veneers is that they address a number of dental concerns. Many issues that individuals experience with their teeth can be taken care of with the use of porcelain veneers. Veneers are thin shells of porcelain that are bonded over the top of teeth in order to change the shape, size, color, alignment, or overall appearance of a tooth or teeth.

Stained and discolored teeth can be resolved with the use of porcelain veneers, but Dr. Antonio will first attempt teeth whitening in order to lighten or brighten a patient's teeth before considering porcelain veneers. However, some stains may not take well to bleaching, and porcelain veneers are then considered for severely discolored teeth.

For patients looking to realign their smile, orthodontics may be considered as an alternative to porcelain veneers. Invisalign or traditional metal braces can slowly move teeth into a more aesthetically pleasing position to improve the look of a smile. However, if a patient is unable to afford orthodontic treatment, is not keen on having months or years of treatment time, or is uneasy about wearing traditional braces, porcelain veneers can be placed over crooked teeth in order to address imperfections in the smile.

Chipped and cracked teeth can be covered with porcelain veneers, but sometimes crowns may be a better alternative. Depending on the severity of the crack or chip, as well as the location of the tooth, porcelain crowns may be placed instead of bonding veneers to a tooth for protection.

Porcelain veneers can also address issues such as the shape of a tooth, but dental bonding can also be used to change the appearance in situations such as these.

A consultation visit with Dr. Antonio of Personal Touch Dentistry in New York City can help you determine if porcelain veneers are right for you. If you are not a viable candidate for them, Dr. Antonio can suggest other alternatives in order to ease the concerns you have about your smile and the imperfections it may have.

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