The Benefits of Veneers

Dr. Ryan Gunn - Cedar City Dentist

The Benefits of Veneers

One of the ways to improve your smile is using veneers or laminates. Veneers are a thin layer of porcelain or resin that bond to the surface of teeth, effectively changing their shape, shade and position. This replaces and restores any of the lost tooth structure as well as improves the cosmetics of your teeth and smile. The two most common types of veneers used by dentists are porcelain veneers and composite veneers. Composite veneers can be built directly inside a patient's mouth, while other veneers are created in dental labs and bonded to the teeth using a type of resin cement at the dentist. Porcelain veneers are generally more expensive, but last longer. Dr. Ryan Gunn of All About Smiles Dentistry offers porcelain veneers at his dental practice, which serves the southern community of Cedar City in Utah.

Your dentist will examine your teeth and determine if veneers are appropriate; sometimes, a simple teeth whitening will be recommended. Veneers require the prepping of teeth before they are fit with veneers, and will permanently alter the teeth being treated. Veneers are often recommended if the patient's teeth are damaged, severely discolored or need reshaping.

Veneers are beneficial for aesthetic and functional purposes. They will protect the surface of a damaged tooth, sometimes even preventing the need for a dental crown which requires a more invasive tooth preparation. Veneers can fix alignment, spacing, chips or cracks in teeth and repair damage done by those who grind their teeth. They will also whiten and brighten teeth. While veneers serve several purposes, it is considered a more conservative cosmetic treatment.

For more information, please visit Dr. Ryan Gunn's website at www.cedarcitysmiles.com. Dr. Ryan Gunn - Cedar City dentist